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The IPA on Twitter

The IPA is now also on Twitter. You can find us at IPA_Research. Here you will receive the latest news from the institute and can contact us quickly and easily. Become a follower!

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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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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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IPA-Flyer

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

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Yearbook Prevention 2017

The yearbook of prevention marks the launch of the prevention campaign "kommmitmensch Safe. Healthy".

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