National Programme 2020-2022

 

„Improvement of safety and working conditions” – phase V (2020-2022)

 

Phase V is the next stage of the National Programme for the Improvement of Safety and Working Conditions”. The Council of Ministers previously adopted Resolution No 117/2007 on 3 July 2007 for Phase I (2008-2010), Resolution No 154/2010 on 21 September 2010 for Phase II (2011-2013), Resolution No 126/2013 on 16 July 2013 for Phase III (2014-2016) and Resolution No 203/2015 on 26 October 2015 for Phase IV (2017-2019).

Since 2008, the programme has fulfilled the role of a national strategy for creating proper working conditions that protect the life and health of workers. 

 
Description
Projects of Phase V of the Programme, Part A

 

No.

Title

Time frame


Part A – Tasks related to the services of the state 

Department of Vibroacoustic Hazards
1.

Development of noise annoyance criteria based on time, amplitude and frequency characteristics of sound

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
2.

Assessment of exposure to mechanical vibration of workers using ATVs and recommendations for prevention

01.01.2020

31.12.2021
3.

Research on the annoyance of audible noise and low-frequency noise from wind turbines due to the possibility for employees to perform their basic tasks at workplaces located near wind farms

01.01.20

31.12.2022
4.

Development of a wireless user-controlled system for transmitting sound under the hearing protector

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 5.

Development of a set of sound exercises designed to develop the perception of sounds in the acoustic environment by people with visual impairment

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 6.

Development of a sound source masking verbal communication in open plan offices

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 7.

Development of a handheld environment scanner for blind or visual impaired persons

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 8.

Development of requirements for proper selection of anti-vibration gloves

01.01.2020

31.12.2021
 9.

Development of guidelines for checking and learning how to correctly place the earplugs in the external ear canal

01.01.2020

31.12.2021
 10.

Ensuring integration into the European networks in the field of occupational safety and health

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 11.

Update and development of the BEZPIECZNIEJ (SAFER) website that supports prevention of physical hazards in the work environment, including changes in the labour market related to labour immigration

01.01.2020

31.12.2022

Department of Safety Engineering
 12.

Setting maximum permissible exposure values  for infrared and visible radiation

01.01.2021

31.12.2022
 13.

Development of a mobile measurement system to assess the risk of UV radiation at workstations

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 14.

Identification and assessment of the risks of optical radiation and annoyance associated with the use of augmented and virtual reality devices

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 15.

Development of a methodology for the applying of lockout/tagout systems in manufacturing systems for Industry 4.0

01.01.2020

31.12.2021
 16.

Development of proficiency testing programs for measurements of electric lighting parameters and non-laser optical radiation parameters

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 17.

The use of virtual reality technology for training portable chainsaw operators

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 18.

Development of a website and a database of technical devices supporting people with disabilities in their work

01.01.2020

31.12.2021

Department of Chemical, Biological and Aerosol Hazards
 19.

Activity of the Interdepartmental Commission for Maximum Admissible Concentrations and Intensities for Agents Harmful to Health in the Working Environment

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 20.

Development of new methods for the determination of 9 harmful chemical substances for the assessment of the working environment

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 21.

Development of revised methods for the determination of 9 harmful chemicals in the air at workplaces for the assessment of occupational exposure

01.01.2020

31.12.2022

 
 22.

Standardisation activity in the area of test methods and assessment criteria used in occupational safety and health and ergonomics

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 23.

Development of a test method and a test stand for determining the emission of nano-objects from utility materials coated with functional layers

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 24.

Development of nano-objects sampling method and their analysis using advanced imaging techniques

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 25.

Development of a methodology for assessing the quality of high-performance air filters taking into account new requirements of international standards

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 26.

Development of a near-real time monitoring system for dust and acoustic hazards, based on wireless data transmission and portable measuring stations in the work environment

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 27.

Assessment of the occurrence of fungi with infectious and toxic properties on filter fabrics originating from ventilation systems of means of transport

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 28.

Exposure assessment of workers involved in packing and distribution of means of payment as well as general population using automated teller machines to harmful microbiological agents

01.01.2020

31.12.2021
 29.

Assessment of toxic and allergenic properties of Aspergillus moulds in the working environment of archives and libraries

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 30.

Training methods dedicated to the major industrial accident prevention system (organisational solutions and management concepts)

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 31.

Maintenance and development of the BioInfo online knowledge database - support for companies in effective management of occupational risks related to the occurrence of harmful biological agents

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 32.

Maintenance and development of the ChemPył online knowledge database - support for companies in effective management of occupational risk related to the occurrence of harmful chemicals agents

01.01.2020

31.12.2022

Department of Ergonomics
 33.

Study on the influence of cool and cold microclimate on employee’s physiological responses during manual work

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 34.

Development of an interactive software supporting ergonomic intervention in the field of musculoskeletal load on the upper and lower limbs and back

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 35.

Development of an intervention programme to increase the psychological capital of 50+ employees

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 36.

Development of diagnostic and information support applications in the process of taking up employment for people with disabilities

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 37.

Development of a virtual work assistant for people with intellectual disabilities

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 38.

Determining the potential of people with disabilities and the possibilities of benefiting from it in the company

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 39.

Development of a set of tools and methods of their application to assess ability to work in terms of functional assessment and e-competence

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 40.

Study of the impact of clothing fitting on the thermal insulation and water vapour resistance in the system: clothing - heat source

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
Department of Bioelectromagnetism
 41.

Assessment of the impact on human in working and living environment of electromagnetic emissions associated with the use of electric or hybrid electric vehicles and the technical infrastructure used by them.

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 42.

Assessment of the impact of technologies related to electromagnetic field emissions on working and living environment / Centre for Research and Promotion of Electromagnetic Safety of Workers and the Public (EM-Centre)

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
Department of Personal Protective Equipment
 43.

Decontamination method  for protective clothing to reduce firefighters' exposure to harmful chemical agents

01.01.2020

31.12.2021
 44.

Development of a mobile application supporting the correct fitting of half-masks to individual user’s face size.

01.01.2020

31.12.2021
 45.

Development of tests methodology and evaluation criteria of the influence of smart protective clothing, including those with integrated sensors and microelectronic modules, on human psychophysical load in simulated utility conditions

01.01.2021

31.12.2022
 46.

Development of a methodology for assessing the effectiveness and selection of respiratory protective equipment to be used in the production of graphene flakes and their derivatives

01.01.2021

31.12.2022
 47.

Development of application rules and testing methodology for equipment designed for simultaneous protection against falls from a height and working in hanging position using the "rope access" technique

01.01.2020

31.12.2021
 48.

Development of a utility application for the selection of respiratory protective equipment against bioaerosol in certain work environments

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 49.

Development of an interactive knowledge base on legal regulations and rules of the safe use of personal protective equipment

01.01.2020

31.12.2021
 50.

Interactive training compendium on the use of personal protective equipment in professional and private life for secondary school students

01.01.2020

31.12.2021
 51.

Development of training materials for the selection and use of equipment protecting against falls from a height, using the virtual reality technique

01.01.2021

31.12.2022
 52.

Development of virtual reality (VR) simulator of selected laser devices to conduct training in the field of OSH in their operation

01.01.2020

31.12.2021
Department of Safety and Health Management
 53.

Legal and organisational solutions supporting the provision of health and safety at work in platform economy

01.01.2020

31.12.2021
 54.

Impact of manufacturing technologies and concepts of Industry 4.0  on OSH management methods in industry

01.01.2021

31.12.2022
 55.

Supporting the assessment of the effectiveness of health and safety management processes

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 56.

Adaptation of the scope and methodology of national surveys on working conditions to the needs of the changing world of work in accordance with the principles of the EU information system on health and safety at work

01.01.2020

31.12.2021
Testing and Calibration Laboratories Division
 57.

Metrological supervision over the measuring equipment used for tests related to occupational health and safety and environmental protection

01.01.2020

31.12.2022

 
 58.

Maintenance and improvement of the management system of CIOP-PIB research and calibration laboratories in accordance with the standard PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018-02

01.01.2020

31.12.2022

Centre for Certification of Personal Protective and Working Equipment
 59.

Maintenance and improvement of the management system in the area of conformity assessment of personal protective equipment according to the competence requirements for a notified body

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 60.

Supporting national economic operators in implementing into national business practice the requirements of the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) No 2016/425 on personal protective equipment

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
Centre for Assessment and Development of OSH Competence
 61.

Maintenance and development of the system for confirming the competences of educational bodies that influence the shaping of working conditions in Poland as well as support for the occupational safety and health services by the Regional OSH Centres Network

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 62.

Maintenance and improvement of the system of voluntary certification of competence of persons in the area of occupational safety and health

01.01.2020

31.12.2022

Information Technology Division
 63.

Support of remote education systems for lifelong learning in the field of health and safety at work and ergonomics using modern information technologies

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 64.

Development of the interactive web applications and desktop computer software supporting the occupational safety and health activities

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 65.

Development of the multi-platform STER computer software system supporting the management of occupational safety and health in the enterprises

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 66.

Development of the Polish national information portal disseminating knowledge on occupational safety and health, ergonomics and accident prevention

01.01.2020

31.12.2022

Centre for Scientific Information and Documentation
 67.

Development of a bibliographic database of specialised literature in the field of occupational safety and ergonomics (ALEPH CIOP-PIB)

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 68.

Altmetric and bibliometric analysis of publications in the field of human safety at work - indexed in bibliographic and abstract databases, authors affiliated with Polish and foreign research institutions

 

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
Centre for Promotion and Implementation
 69.

Development of methods and tools to support the education process in the field of shaping safe attitudes, especially among children and youth

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 70.

Popularisation of OSH topics, in particular with the use of electronic forms of communication - Newsletter and social media

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 71.

Social information campaigns to improve safety at work and quality of life

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 72.

Carrying out activities of the National Focal Point of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 73.

Development and coordination of enterprises' network structures activities for the improvement of working conditions in Poland

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 74.

Dissemination and promotion of the Institute's publications for the shaping of working and living conditions using, i.a. fairs, exhibitions, conferences and competitions

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 75.

Development of a diagnosis and forecasting trends in the development  of personal and collective  protective equipment market in Poland

01.01.2020

31.12.2022

Publishing Division
 76.

Development and publication of the national scientific journal “Occupational Safety – Science and Practice”

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 77.

Development of the international scientific journal "International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics" (JOSE)

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 78.

Developing and publishing specialist publications, educational and dissemination materials on occupational safety and health and ergonomics

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 79.

Development and publication of the national scientific journal “The Principles and Methods of Assessing the Working Environment”

01.01.2020

31.12.2022

Centre for Education
 80.

Development of innovative learning tools supporting education in the field of ergonomics, health and safety at work

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
 81.

Revision and extension of educational materials on occupational safety and health for lifelong, academic and school education

01.01.2020

31.12.2022
International Cooperation Division
82.

Support for the acquisition and strengthening of knowledge transfer in the area of innovative technical and organisational solutions for improving safety and health protection of workers in a changing world of work using international and national organisations and scientific cooperation programmes

01.01.2020

31.12.2022