Explore a selection of NIVA’s upcoming spring
courses – covering a broad range of
topics in occupational health and safety, from working life research to
practical workplace risks.
Innovative Methods for Studying Working Life Patterns
4–5 March, Hanaholmen, Helsinki, Finland
Last registration date: 5 February
A course exploring how to measure
labour market attachment, work participation, and work-related disability using
register data.
Workers in the Cold
24–26 March, Tromsø, Norway
Last registration date: 20 February
Addresses the physiological,
clinical, and preventive challenges of working in cold environments –
especially relevant for outdoor industries and cold-storage environments.
Solutions for Identifying Migrant Worker Exploitation
25–26 March, Helsinki, Finland
Last registration date: 22 February
A practical workshop focused on identifying
labour exploitation among migrant workers, conducting workplace interviews, and
understanding risk indicators.
Safety Culture and Safety Behaviors in Military Operations
14–15 April, Linköping, Sweden
Last registration date: 12 March
Examines how leadership, resilience,
and organisational factors influence safety behavior in military settings, with
strategies for promoting a strong safety culture.
Work Disability Prevention — Bridging Research and Practice
15–17 April, Stockholm, Sweden
Last registration date: 13 March
Explores theoretical frameworks, risk
factors, and practical interventions related to sickness absence and work
disability, drawing from both research and real-world applications.
Occupational Health Research Using Job Exposure Matrices (JEM)
28–29 April, Oslo, Norway
Last registration date: 12 March
Provides practical and methodological
guidance on how to use, construct, and evaluate job exposure matrices (JEM) in
occupational health research.
Effective Strategies for Healthcare Leaders: Enhancing Well-Being at
Work
6-7 May, Stockholm, Sweden
Last registration date: 30 March
Combines theory
with best practices to explore effective healthcare leadership. The course
focuses on enhancing employee well-being, performance, and creating a
supportive work environment.
Occupational Safety Promotion in the Construction Industry
19–21 May, Malmö, Sweden
Last registration date: 16 April
Focuses on how to improve safety
culture on construction sites, using case studies, accident investigations, and
expert insights.
Occupational Health in the Seafood Industry
9–11 June, Bodø, Norway
Last registration date: 8 May
Explores key occupational health risks in the seafood industry, including physical, biological, chemical and psychosocial factors, and highlights practical strategies for prevention.
