For decent work and workplace
Better job design and improving work and safety systems
The Institute for Sceince of Labour
The Institute is an independent non-profit-making research body under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. About 700 support members including many private enterprises and relevant organizations contribute to the institute's budget. The rest of the income comes from research contracts and publications. >>More
Outline of ISL
The Institute for Science of Labour was founded in 1921 in Kurashiki, about 700 km west of Tokyo, by Mr. Ohara, >>more
Research Activities
Training Activities
International Cooperation
News: Dr. Kazutaka Kogi elected ICOH president 2009-2011
Dr. Kazutaka Kogi, Research Adviser of the Institute for Science of Labour in Kawasaki and currently President of the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH), has been active in occupational health and ergonomics at international level. >>more
