Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dr med. Jerzego Nofera

What Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dr med. Jerzego Nofera does

Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dr med. Jerzego Nofera (IMP) is a state-owned research institute established in 1952 in Łódź, Poland, operating as a non-profit public entity under Polish government administration. The institute specializes in occupational medicine, environmental health, and workplace safety, functioning as Poland's national reference institute for occupational health. It delivers a comprehensive service portfolio: preventive occupational health examinations for workers exposed to chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards; individual and environmental dosimetry for ionizing radiation exposure; toxicological testing of chemical substances and medical devices under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP); biological testing of medicinal products under GMP Quality System; molecular research; biostatistical analyses; and specialist consultations across occupational medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, dermatology, pulmonology, toxicology, psychiatry, and cardiology. Customer segments include workers in hazardous occupations, employers requiring regulatory occupational health compliance, healthcare professionals exposed to ionizing radiation, and research institutions.

IMP operates a multi-departmental structure spanning 15+ specialized units, including the Clinic of Occupational Diseases and Environmental Health, Central Laboratory, Department of Chemical Safety, Department of Radiological Protection, Department of Electromagnetic Hazards, Department of Vibroacoustic Hazards, and the Centre for Alternative Methods of Toxicity Assessment. The institute holds PCA accreditation (AB 215), ISO/IEC 17043 proficiency testing compliance, GMP, and GLP certifications. It also operates the Krajowe Centrum Promocji Zdrowia w Miejscu Pracy (National Centre for Workplace Health Promotion) — Poland's oldest workplace health promotion center and exclusive Polish National Contact Office for ENWHP — and publishes the annual "Occupational Diseases in Poland" report, the only comprehensive source on recognized occupational diseases in the country.

Revenue is generated through publicly disclosed fee-for-service pricing (individual services PLN 8–480; examination packages PLN 190–450), enterprise contracts for occupational health services with named industrial employers (e.g., Volkswagen Poznań, Pollena Eva S.A., Koksownia Zdzieszowice), training programs, and government/public research funding including EU grants (PARC, MULTI-PONS, EBRD, WHO, Swiss-Polish Cooperation Programme). Distribution channels include direct patient services at the Łódź facility, an electronic registration system (E-Rejestracja), and enterprise contracts. Geographic operations are concentrated in Poland, with international reach limited to research collaborations and EU partnerships. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dr med. Jerzego Nofera

Legal name

Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dr med. Jerzego Nofera

Website

https://imp.lodz.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine is a state-owned Polish research institute in Łódź, founded in 1952, providing occupational health examinations, laboratory testing (GLP/GMP-certified), dosimetry, specialist clinical diagnostics, and workplace health promotion services to workers, employers, healthcare professionals, and research institutions across Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Health & Employer Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

National Public Health Reference Laboratories (HLAJAIAA), Quality Engineering & Risk Management (ICH Q9/Q10, validation, change control) (HLAGAKAL), Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing (Trial Support) (HLAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Occupational health services
• Workplace safety research
• Environmental health monitoring
• Occupational disease diagnostics
• Laboratory toxicology testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Łódź

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dr med. Jerzego Nofera is a state-owned research institute providing comprehensive occupational health services including preventive medical examinations, occupational disease diagnostics, laboratory testing (toxicology, dosimetry, biological analysis), specialist consultations, workplace health promotion programs, scientific research, and professional training. The institute operates under GMP and GLP quality systems and serves as Poland's national reference center for occupational medicine.

Product overview

Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dr med. Jerzego Nofera is a research institute in Łódź, Poland, specializing in occupational health and environmental medicine. The institute provides a comprehensive portfolio of services including: occupational health examinations and preventive care (badania profilaktyczne), laboratory testing services (radon measurement, toxicology testing in GLP system, biological product testing in GMP system, individual dosimetry, metal determination in biological materials), diagnostic services (audiological, vestibular, dermatological, allergological, respiratory, radiological examinations), biostatistical analyses, and mental health assessment tools (GHQ questionnaires). The institute also operates the Krajowe Centrum Promocji Zdrowia w Miejscu Pracy for workplace health promotion, offers professional training courses, and publishes the annual 'Choroby zawodowe w Polsce' report. An e-registration system (E-Rejestracja) enables electronic appointment scheduling for patients.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Krajowe Centrum Promocji Zdrowia w Miejscu Pracy (KCPZwMP): National Centre for Workplace Health Promotion - oldest research and implementation center in Poland dealing with workplace health promotion

Products and services

• Indoor Radon Concentration Measurement (Pomiary stężenia radonu wewnątrz pomieszczeń) Indoor radon concentration measurement services for homes and workplaces to assess exposure to radioactive radon gas. Targeted at employers and homeowners requiring radiation exposure assessments.
• Molecular Research Services (Badania molekularne) Molecular research services including collaboration on scientific projects with extensive experience in planning and execution. Targeted at research institutions, universities, and pharmaceutical companies.
• Biological Testing of Medicinal Products and Medical Devices in GMP Quality System Biological testing of medicinal products and medical devices conducted in the GMP Quality System laboratory. Targeted at pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers.
• Toxicity Testing of Medical Devices (Badania właściwości toksycznych wyrobów medycznych) Toxicity testing services for medical devices conducted according to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles. Targeted at medical device manufacturers requiring regulatory compliance testing.
• Toxicity Testing of Chemical Substances (Badania właściwości toksycznych substancji chemicznych) Toxicity testing services for chemical substances according to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards. Targeted at chemical companies and manufacturers requiring regulatory compliance testing.
• Individual and Environmental Dosimetry (Dozymetria Indywidualna i Środowiskowa) Individual and environmental dosimetry services for persons occupationally exposed to photon ionizing radiation, including individual dose measurement and environmental monitoring. Targeted at healthcare workers, dental professionals, and nuclear industry workers.
• Biological Material Testing - Metal Determination (Badania w materiale biologicznym) Biological material testing including metal determination and other assays performed by the Central Laboratory. Targeted at occupational health professionals and researchers needing biomarker analysis.
• Biostatistical Analyses (Analizy biostatystyczne) Comprehensive statistical analysis of data from scientific research in medicine, biology, and health sciences with support services. Targeted at researchers and academic institutions.
• GHQ General Health Questionnaires (Testy GHQ) GHQ12 and GHQ28 general health questionnaires for assessing mental health of adults, available in electronic and printed versions. Targeted at occupational health professionals and researchers.
• Preventive Occupational Healthcare for Workplaces (Opieka profilaktyczna dla zakładów pracy) Comprehensive preventive care services for employees of various workplaces, with examination scope adapted to workplace and occupational hazard factors. Targeted at employers and businesses requiring occupational health compliance.
• Specialist Medical Consultations (Konsultacje specjalistyczne) Specialist consultations in occupational medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, dermatology, pulmonology, toxicology, psychiatry, cardiology, and phoniatrics. Targeted at patients requiring specialized occupational health assessments.
• Audiological and Vestibular Diagnostics (Badania audiologiczne i vestibulologiczne) Audiometric testing, vestibular examinations including videonystagmography (VNG), and balance rehabilitation services. Targeted at workers exposed to noise and vibration hazards.
• Dermatological and Allergological Examinations (Badania dermatologiczne i alergologiczne) Patch tests, skin prick tests, and dermatologist consultations for occupational and contact allergies. Targeted at workers exposed to allergens and irritants in the workplace.
• Respiratory System Examinations (Badania układu oddechowego) Spirometry, bronchial challenge testing, lung diffusion capacity, and plethysmography for respiratory assessment. Targeted at workers exposed to dust, chemicals, and respiratory hazards.
• Radiological Examinations (Badania radiologiczne) Radiographic examinations with medical descriptions for diagnostic purposes. Targeted at patients requiring chest X-rays and other radiological assessments for occupational health surveillance.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation (Rehabilitacja układu równowagi) Comprehensive vestibular rehabilitation therapy including exercises, balance training, and repositioning maneuvers for vertigo. Targeted at patients with vestibular disorders.
• Professional Training Programs (Szkolenia) Training courses covering occupational medicine, occupational health and safety, ergonomics, and workplace health promotion. Targeted at occupational health specialists, workplace health managers, and continuing education participants.
• National Centre for Workplace Health Promotion (Krajowe Centrum Promocji Zdrowia w Miejscu Pracy) Poland's oldest research and implementation center for workplace health promotion, providing training, consulting, and research services. Targeted at employers and workplace health professionals.
• Occupational Diseases in Poland Annual Report (Choroby zawodowe w Polsce) Annual comprehensive report on recognized occupational diseases in Poland, providing unique source of information on diagnosed occupational diseases. Targeted at occupational health professionals, policymakers, and researchers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 consultations provided for implementing workplace health promotion programs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OSPS BHP – Oddział WrocławcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Cooperation agreement signed during III Konferencja Naukowo-Techniczna 'Nowoczesne rozwiązania w BHP' (Modern Solutions in Occupational Health and Safety) held on June 16-17, 2026 in Wrocław. The partnership focuses on collaboration in occupational health and safety领域.
• Europejska Sieć Promocji Zdrowia w Pracy (ENWHP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Since 2001, Krajowe Centrum Promocji Zdrowia w Miejscu Pracy (National Centre for Workplace Health Promotion) has been a member of ENWHP and serves as its exclusive representative in Poland as the National Contact Office (NCO).
• Dailyfruits S.C.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Żywieniowe nawyki pracujących Polaków' (Nutritional Habits of Working Poles) study. IMP provides substantive patronage while Dailyfruits conducts the research. The study explores employees' dietary choices, health attitudes, and eating practices at work and in daily life.
• Various partner enterprises for workplace health promotioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMP has developed comprehensive health strategies and implemented health promotion programs with enterprises including Pollena Eva S.A., Koksownia Zdzieszowice, and Volkswagen Poznań. Coordinated workplace mental health promotion program in Kujawsko-Pomorskie voivodeship (30 enterprises) and national tobacco prevention program (approximately 30 companies).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• INRS (Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité): France's national institute for occupational health and safety research — directly comparable as a non-profit occupational health research body delivering laboratory testing, toxicology, dosimetry, training, and regulatory guidance for employers in France.
• CIOP-PIB (Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy): Poland's parallel state research institute focused on occupational safety, ergonomics, and personal protective equipment — a direct domestic peer sharing Polish government oversight and a complementary research mandate to IMP's health-focused work.
• Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (Työterveyslaitos): Finland's national occupational health research institute, directly comparable to IMP as a state-funded research organization providing occupational health research, laboratory testing, expert services, and clinical diagnostics — operating under a near-identical mandate but with broader international consulting reach.
• IFA (Institut für Arbeitsschutz der DGUV): Germany's statutory accident insurance Institute for Occupational Safety, comparable to IMP for its chemical and physical workplace hazard measurement, toxicology testing, and laboratory accreditation services in occupational health.

Emerging players

• Medicover: Large private healthcare and occupational medicine provider in Poland and Central Europe — a commercial emerging player competing for employer occupational health contracts with faster scheduling and broader geographic coverage than IMP's single-location model.
• LUX MED Group: Major Polish private healthcare network offering occupational medicine services to employers, including preventive examinations, specialist consultations, and workplace health programs — directly competing with IMP for routine occupational health contracts in Poland.
• Diagnostyka S.A. Largest Polish network of medical diagnostic laboratories — an emerging player that competes with IMP on medical laboratory testing services and has broader geographic coverage, but lacks IMP's occupational medicine research mandate and reference status.
• Synevo (part of Medicover Group): Central European clinical diagnostics laboratory network present in Poland — comparable to IMP on clinical lab testing capabilities (hematology, microbiology, immunology) but without occupational medicine specialization.

Broad incumbents

• NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health): US federal agency for occupational safety and health research — a much larger broad incumbent that, like IMP, conducts workplace hazard research, develops exposure standards, and provides laboratory testing and training for occupational health practitioners.
• HSE Science and Research Centre: UK Health and Safety Executive's science and research arm — comparable to IMP as a national regulator-affiliated body providing workplace hazard research, exposure standards, and laboratory testing services, but at broader UK scale and global English-language reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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