IPA - Research for Health Protection

Animal Allergens in Small Animal Practices

In veterinary settings, high exposures to animal allergens and microbial agents can be expected. However, occupational exposure levels are largely unknown. The objective of this study was to estimate the allergen, endotoxin, and β-(1,3)-glucan concentrations in small animal practices and in the homes of practice employees.

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The InterWeld study

The InterWeld pilot study was planned as part of an intervention study to show under which conditions compliance with the OEL is achievable in gas metal arc welding (GMAW) with solid wire.

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IPA-Flyer

The English flyer provides a brief overview of the IPA's key activities and competence centres.

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The Publication Database

The IPA publishes its research results in scientific journals. In the publications database you will find all publications of the IPA since 1989.

Publication Database

Facts & Figures

With its "Facts & Figures" brochure in English, the IPA is pleased to introduce the key areas of its research to the broader international audience. The IPA's research concept has always been geared towards the practical requirements of occupational safety and health: the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases.

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Congress Database

This database provides an overview of national and international congresses, symposia and events.

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The Institute for Prevention and Occupational Medicine of the German Social Accident Insurance (IPA)

The Institute for Prevention and Occupational Medicine of the German Social Accident Insurance is an institute of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (IPA). IPA's research work aims at the reduction of health risks of employees due to various hazardous substances. The goal is to develop preventive measures as well as to improve diagnosis and therapy of occupational diseases and to support the German Social Accident Insurance.

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