CIOP-PIB

What CIOP-PIB does

CIOP-PIB (Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy — Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute) is a Polish state research institute headquartered in Warsaw with an additional Personal Protection Unit in Łódź, conducting scientific research and development in occupational safety, hygiene, and ergonomics. Operating under direct government supervision as a Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (national research institute), it holds a statutory mandate to produce the scientific basis for Polish occupational safety policy and to develop technical and organizational solutions for safer working conditions. The institute is organized into five research divisions covering chemical/dust/biological hazards, physical hazards, ergonomics, personal protective equipment (PPE), and OHS management, supported by 13 accredited research laboratories under the TECH-SAFE-BIO network, an Educational Center, a Certification Center, and an International Cooperation Department.

The institute's technology and product portfolio centers on proprietary rule-based software systems — STER (OHS management), IRYS (interactive occupational risk assessment), KRECIO (visual fatigue self-assessment), CHEMPYŁ (chemical/dust hazard evaluation), SINDBAD, RISK SCORE, and SZB (accident documentation) — supplemented by an extensive knowledge database ecosystem (BezpiecznieJ, BIOINFO, SOI-INFO, Karty charakterystyk zagrożeń zawodowych), an online training platform for OHS management, and a portfolio of mobile applications (Size4Face for respirator fit testing, PONTI for training, Time4Mask for usage tracking, Stop Chorobie Wibracyjnej, Supermocni, ORZeł, Dobrostan a nowe formy pracy, Wirtualny Asystent). It also offers accredited testing and calibration services, PPE certification for CE marking under EU Regulation 2016/425, postgraduate studies, periodic and specialized OHS training courses, and three scientific journals including the international JOSE (International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics) published with Taylor & Francis.

Revenue is derived primarily from Polish government multi-year research programs (Program Wieloletni VI Etap 2023-2025 and VII Etap 2026-2028) supplemented by fee-based professional services (accredited testing, calibration, certification, training) and publication sales. The institute distributes its offerings through direct service delivery at Warsaw and Łódź facilities, a network of Regional Occupational Health and Safety Centers, postgraduate and professional training programs, and free online tools serving Polish enterprises and employers (primary segment), government institutions, the academic and research community, PPE manufacturers and suppliers, and individual employees and workers.

Name

CIOP-PIB

Legal name

Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

Website

https://ciop.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CIOP-PIB is a Polish state research institute conducting scientific research in occupational safety, health, and ergonomics. It delivers proprietary risk-assessment software, accredited laboratory testing, PPE certification, training programs, and mobile applications to Polish enterprises, regulators, and the academic community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health and Safety Research

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Occupational safety research
• Workplace health services
• PPE certification
• Ergonomics testing
• Occupational risk assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Research Funding: Core funding from the Polish government for conducting scientific research and development activities in occupational safety and health
2. Testing and Calibration Services: Accredited laboratory testing, measurements, calibration, and research services for enterprises and organizations
3. Certification Services: Certification of personal protective equipment, conformity assessment for CE marking, and personnel certification
4. Training and Education: Postgraduate studies, periodic training, problem-specific and specialized occupational safety training programs
5. Publications: Sale of scientific publications, journals, books, brochures, and educational materials on occupational safety

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CIOP-PIB is Poland's national state research institute conducting scientific research and development in occupational safety, health, and ergonomics. It delivers accredited laboratory testing and calibration services, PPE certification and CE conformity assessment, postgraduate education and BHP training, specialized software systems for occupational risk assessment, and scientific publications.

Product overview

CIOP-PIB (Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy) operates a comprehensive occupational safety and health (BHP) knowledge portal combining research outputs, specialized software systems, databases, mobile applications, and educational services. The core product portfolio centers on computer-based OHS management systems including STER (Computer System Supporting OHS Management) and IRYS (Interactive Occupational Risk Assessment System), complemented by specialized tools such as KRECIO (visual fatigue assessment), CHEMPYŁ (chemical/dust hazard evaluation), SINDBAD, RISK SCORE, and SZB accident documentation. These are supplemented by a network of knowledge bases (BezpiecznieJ, BIOINFO, SOI-INFO, Karty charakterystyk zagrożeń), an online training platform for OHS management, and multiple mobile applications (Size4Face, Wirtualny Asystent, Stop Chorobie Wibracyjnej, PONTI, Time4Mask, Supermocni, ORZeł, Dobrostan). Services include personal protective equipment certification, accredited laboratory testing/calibration, the TECH-SAFE-BIO research laboratories, postgraduate studies, and periodic/specialized BHP training courses. The institute also publishes scientific journals (Bezpieczeństwo Pracy - Nauka i Praktyka, Podstawy i Metody Oceny Środowiska Pracy, International JOSE), monographs, and free informational materials. Research projects have produced technologies including Individual Office Ventilation modules and BODYTHERM thermal insulation modeling applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STER: Computer system supporting occupational safety and health management in enterprises
• IRYS
• KRECIO
• SINDBAD
• RISK SCORE
• CHEMPYŁ
• BIOINFO
• Bezpieczniej
• SOI-INFO
• Kultura Bezpieczeństwa

Products and services

• STER - Occupational Safety and Health Management System Computer system supporting occupational safety and health management in enterprises, including a module for hazard registration and occupational risk assessment. Designed for enterprises seeking to automate OHS management workflows.
• IRYS - Interactive Occupational Risk Assessment System Interactive internet system supporting occupational risk assessment for enterprises evaluating workplace hazards. Used by Polish employers for compliance and risk evaluation.
• CHEMPYŁ - Chemical and Dust Hazard Risk Assessment Online knowledge database and tool for occupational risk assessment related to chemical and dust hazards in the workplace.
• SINDBAD Online tool for occupational safety information and risk assessment support for workplace safety professionals.
• RISK SCORE Online risk scoring tool for occupational hazard evaluation used by safety professionals.
• KRECIO - Visual Fatigue Assessment Program Program supporting self-assessment of visual fatigue level at computer workstations for office workers and VDU users.
• SZB - Accident Documentation System Online accident documentation system (Dokumentacja powypadkowa) for workplace incident recording and reporting by employers and safety officers.
• PPE Certification Services (Certyfikacja ŚOI) Certification services for personal protective equipment including CE marking conformity assessment per EU Regulation 2016/425, provided to PPE manufacturers and suppliers.
• Accredited Testing and Calibration Services Accredited laboratory testing, measurement, and calibration services for occupational safety and health parameters, delivered to enterprises and organizations.
• TECH-SAFE-BIO Research Laboratories Network of 13 dedicated research laboratories for occupational safety, technology, and biological hazard testing, supporting R&D activities and external clients.
• Postgraduate Studies - Occupational Safety and Human Protection Postgraduate studies program (Studia podyplomowe) on occupational safety and human protection in the work environment, offered through the Educational Center.
• BHP Occupational Safety Training Courses Periodic and specialized occupational safety training courses (Szkolenia BHP) including laser safety and workplace lighting for professionals.
• Bezpieczeństwo Pracy - Nauka i Praktyka Journal Scientific journal on occupational safety - science and practice, published by CIOP-PIB for researchers and practitioners.
• JOSE - International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics International scientific journal on occupational safety and ergonomics published in partnership with Taylor & Francis, serving the global academic community.
• OHS Management Online Training Platform Online training platform (Platforma Szkoleniowa) for occupational safety and health management education.
• Size4Face Mobile Application Mobile application supporting correct fitting of half-masks to individual user face dimensions for respirator fit testing, available on Google Play.
• PONTI Mobile Application Mobile application for occupational safety training, available on Google Play and Apple App Store.
• SOI-INFO - Interactive PPE Knowledge Base Interactive knowledge base on personal protective equipment, supporting PPE selection and compliance information.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research): Dutch applied scientific research organization with a dedicated Healthy Living unit covering occupational safety and health. Comparable in multi-disciplinary applied research, testing, and consulting for industrial clients.
• INRS (Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité): France's national institute for occupational health and safety research, prevention, and training. Closely mirrors CIOP-PIB's research-and-prevention mandate, accredited laboratory services, training programs, and publications.
• UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE): UK regulator and national OHS authority responsible for enforcement, research, and guidance. Comparable to CIOP-PIB in mandate and services but with a stronger regulatory enforcement role.
• NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health): US federal agency conducting research, training, and recommendations for occupational safety and health. Although larger in scope, NIOSH matches CIOP-PIB's core research, hazard evaluation, and professional training mandate at national scale.
• Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA): Germany's federal institute for occupational safety and health, conducting applied research, policy advice, and regulation support for OSH. Directly comparable as a national government research institute with mandate, structure, and service portfolio (testing, certification, training, publications) closely aligned to CIOP-PIB.
• National Research Centre for the Working Environment (NFA, Denmark): Danish national research institute studying the working environment, occupational health, and safety. Comparable in mandate and research scope but operates in a smaller national market.
• Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH / Työterveyslaitos): Finland's national OHS research institute performing scientific research, expert services, training, and laboratory testing under a similar state-mandated mission. Comparable in size, function mix, and customer segments (employers, regulators, professionals) to CIOP-PIB.

Direct peers

• IFA (Institut für Arbeitsschutz der DGUV): German Social Accident Insurance institute for occupational safety, specializing in testing, certification, and research of PPE and workplace hazards. Closely comparable to CIOP-PIB's Łódź-based Personal Protection Unit and CE marking certification services.

Others

• EU-OSHA (European Agency for Safety and Health at Work): EU agency coordinating occupational safety and health information, campaigns (e.g., Healthy Workplaces), and research networks across member states. CIOP-PIB participates in EU-OSHA's network (EUROSHNET) and contributes national-level research inputs.

Regional players

• INSST (Instituto Nacional de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo): Spain's national OHS institute operating under a similar technical-scientific mandate with research, technical guidance, training, and laboratory activities. Comparable as a peer national institute but in a different national market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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