Occupational Safety Research Institute

What Occupational Safety Research Institute does

RILSA (Výzkumný institut práce a sociálních věcí, v. v. i.) is a Czech public research institution formed in 2016 through the merger of VÚPSV and VÚBP, the country's legacy institutes for labour/social affairs and occupational safety, respectively. The institute conducts independent, evidence-based research across labour-market analysis, social policy, family policy, macroeconomics, ergonomics, and the prevention of occupational risks, and serves primarily the Czech Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs alongside other ministries, EU institutions (Eurofound, EU-OSHA, European Commission), academic partners, and employers requiring accredited OSH services. Its core technology and offerings are research and testing services rather than commercial software: accredited testing and certification of occupational safety equipment, expert witness services for Czech courts and the Police of the Czech Republic, OSH education and training programmes (risk-prevention competence, construction-site OSH coordinator, fire-protection specialist, ergonomics specialist), and a national Family Support Services Directory covering 173 organizations. The institute disseminates output through peer-reviewed journals (Fórum sociální politiky indexed in ERIH PLUS, JOSRA on occupational safety), policy briefs, an online library catalog (katalog.rilsa.cz), podcasts, videos, and a multilingual institutional website.

Revenue mechanics are institutional rather than commercial. RILSA operates as a veřejná výzkumná instituce (v. v. i.) funded primarily by the Czech state budget via the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, complemented by competitive grants from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA ČR), the Czech Science Foundation (GA ČR), EU structural and framework programmes (ESF CR, European Regional Development Fund, HORIZON), and Norway Grants, with ancillary earned income from accredited testing, certification, and paid training courses. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The institute employs 19 staff across two branches (Prague headquarters at Jeruzalémská 1283/9 and a Brno branch at Joštova 218/10), is GDPR-compliant, partially WCAG 2.1 compliant, and holds the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award (2022) under the HRS4R framework.

Name

Occupational Safety Research Institute

Legal name

Výzkumný institut práce a sociálních věcí, v. v. i.

Website

https://vubp.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RILSA is a Czech public research institute formed in 2016 that conducts independent research on labour-market, social, and family policy, alongside accredited testing, certification, and training in occupational safety and health, serving the Czech Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, EU institutions, academia, and employers.

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Product category

Occupational Safety Research and Labour Policy Research

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHALAE

Industry & Sector Research (Syndicated/Custom)

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Research, Analytics & Expert Services

Keywords

• Occupational safety research
• Labour market analysis
• Social policy research
• Workplace safety certification
• Ergonomics consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RILSA is a Czech public research institution that conducts independent research on labour market, social policy, family policy, macro-economics, and occupational safety and health (BOZP), and provides accredited testing and certification of occupational safety equipment, expert witness services for courts and police, and professional OSH education programs. Its outputs include peer-reviewed journals (Fórum sociální politiky, JOSRA), policy briefs, a national family support services directory, podcasts, and a research library accessible to government bodies, employers, and academic researchers.

Product overview

RILSA (Research Institute for Labour and Social Affairs) is a Czech public research institution that does not offer a commercial software product. Its 'offerings' consist of research services, publications, educational programs, and a directory of family support services. The portfolio comprises peer-reviewed journals (Fórum sociální politiky, JOSRA), policy briefs, OSH/occupational safety educational courses, a family support services database (173 organizations), testing and certification services, podcasts/videos, and an online library catalog. These are institutional services rather than a unified software product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fórum sociální politiky (Social Policy Forum) Journal A peer-reviewed professional journal published by RILSA covering social policy, social services, family policy, labor market, and related topics; indexed in the ERIH PLUS database.
• Časopis JOSRA A professional journal published by RILSA focused on occupational safety and health research.
• Policy Briefs Concise summaries of expert knowledge and policy recommendations on current social policy topics published by RILSA (42+ briefs published).
• Seznam podpůrných služeb pro rodinu (Family Support Services Directory) A searchable directory of 173 family support service organizations across the Czech Republic, covering crisis intervention, relationship support, financial assistance, charity services, and related assistance.
• OSH Education and Training Programs Professional education courses in occupational safety and health including expert competence in risk prevention, OSH coordinator on construction sites, fire protection, and ergonomics specialist programs.
• Testing and Certification Services for Occupational Safety Accredited testing and certification services for occupational safety and health equipment and products compliance.
• Online Library Catalog Online catalog providing access to RILSA's library collections including research publications, methodologies, and archival materials.
• Podcasts and Videos Audio and video content related to occupational safety, labor market research, and social policy topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides research supporting public policy decisions affecting Czech labour market, social welfare, and occupational safety

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MPSV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner for research on labour market, social policy, and occupational safety. RILSA conducts research commissioned by the ministry to inform national policy.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner for EU-funded research projects including HORIZON programs, and recipient of HR Excellence in Research Award
• EurofoundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions - international research cooperation on labour and social affairs
• European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation on occupational safety and health research and information sharing
• Masaryk University BrnomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for joint research projects and knowledge exchange in social sciences
• Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of SciencesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research in social sciences with leading Czech research institution
• UNICEF Czech RepublicmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on family policy research and child welfare studies
• ÖSB Consulting GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational consulting partnership for comparative social policy research
• Government of the Czech RepubliccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government stakeholder commissioning policy research
• Ministry of Interior of the Czech RepublicmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on research related to interior affairs and public administration

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Labour Organization (ILO): UN agency producing global research and standards on labour, social protection, and working conditions. Overlaps RILSA's labour and social policy research agenda at a much larger international scale.
• NIOSH (US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health): US federal agency for occupational safety and health research and recommendations. Comparable to RILSA in OSH research and applied recommendations, though operating at far greater scale and scope.

Direct peers

• Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (Työterveyslaitos): National research and expert organization in Finland covering OSH, working conditions, and well-being. Comparable to RILSA in its blend of research, testing/certification, training, and government advisory functions in the occupational safety domain.
• Institute for Employment Research (IAB): German federal institute for labour market and occupational research. Direct peer to RILSA's labour market research, social policy analysis, and macroeconomic research capabilities.
• Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA): German federal institute for occupational safety and health, conducting applied research, testing, and policy advice. Closest national peer to RILSA in terms of the combination of OSH research, testing/certification, and policy advisory work.
• European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound): EU-level tripartite research agency producing comparative research on labour markets, social policy, and working conditions. Highly comparable to RILSA's social and labour policy research mandate; RILSA is a formal cooperation partner of Eurofound.
• European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA): EU agency focused on occupational safety and health research, information, and campaigns. RILSA's testing/certification, ergonomics, and OSH research directly overlap EU-OSHA's mission and RILSA is a listed partner.

Emerging players

• Masaryk University - Faculty of Social Studies: Czech university faculty conducting social policy, labour market, and family policy research. Listed RILSA academic partner; competes for some research grants and talent in overlapping Czech social-science topics.

Regional players

• Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences: Leading Czech social science research institute and listed RILSA collaboration partner. Comparable as a publicly funded Czech social-science research producer, focused more on sociology while RILSA spans labour, social, and family policy.

Others

• Výzkumný ústav bezpečnosti práce (predecessor VÚBP): Predecessor institute to RILSA focused on occupational safety; the website is currently hosted at vubp.cz, indicating continued domain and brand presence in the OSH space adjacent to RILSA's current scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RILSA_research
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@vubp_rilsa
• Facebookfacebook.com/vyzkumnyinstitutprace
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bozpinfo
• Instagraminstagram.com/bozpinfo

Compliance3 records

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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