Founded in 1951 by Romanian Academy, National Research and Development Institute of Occupational Safety - I.N.C.D.P.M. "Alexandru Darabont" Bucharest has carried out a continuous activity dedicated to ensure the safety and protect the health of workers, the most valuable resource an organization possesses. The institute has as its main objective the conduct of fundamental and applied scientific research to combat the risks of accidents and occupational diseases in order to ensure the safety and health of employees in work processes. The main areas of research, development and technology transfer covered are: chemical and biological risks, electrical and mechanical risks, ergonomics, noise and vibration, personal protective equipment, and risk assessment and occupational health and safety management.

The certification body operating within the institute is accredited in accordance with the standard SR EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013 "Conformity assessment. Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services" for carrying out the specific conformity assessment tasks provided by Regulation (EU) 2016/425, having the RENAR Accreditation Certificate no. ON 092 and notified to the European Commission with no. NB 2756.

INCDPM "Alexandru Darabont" has hosted the Focal Point for Romania of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) since 2001. In this capacity, it actively participates in achieving the objectives of the Agency's multi-annual campaigns and in disseminating information in the field of occupational safety and health in the country.

Vision. II.N.C.D.P.M. "Alexandru Darabont" becomes a benchmark of excellence in Romanian research in the field of occupational safety and health, integrated into a hub of education and scientific research, part of the European and international scientific community in accordance with the values and priorities of the European Research Area (ERA)..

Mission. I.N.C.D.P.M. "Alexandru Darabont" carries out activities of fundamental scientific research, applied research-development, and activities related to research-development at excellence standards, in accordance with national and European strategies in the field of occupational safety and health. The research directions and related activities cover all industrial areas, as well as the training of specialists and continuing professional training in the field of occupational safety and health.

The institute fulfills its mission by:

• leadership and workers' participation in the decision-making process while respecting standards of excellence and effective resource management;
• conducting fundamental and applied research to prevent and combat the risks of accidents and occupational illnesses and establishing health and safety requirements at work, in accordance with national legislation and European Union directives;
• establishing national and international partnerships with elite universities and research institutes for the development of studies and research that address the current needs of society;
• establishing partnerships with the national economic environment for technological transfer;
• the formation and development of a culture of safety and health at work for students, workers, employers, and other stakeholders, including through active participation in the multiannual campaigns of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) in its capacity as the Focal Point for Romania of EU-OSHA
• the training and professional development of its own human resources, in accordance with the values of the institute;
• maintaining at a competitive level and developing of the research and development infrastructure.

The mission of the institute is motivated by the belief that workers are the most valuable resource that an organization possesses.

Values. întreaga activitate a I.N.C.D.P.M. "Alexandru Darabont" are la bază următoarele valori:

• professional standards of excellence in research and related activities;
• capacity for performance and innovation;
• integrity and ethics in research;
• multidisciplinary approach to research, including through building strong partnerships with the academic and R&D environment at both national and international levels
• sustainability and responsible use of resources.