The National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH) – part of the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) – is the only multidisciplinary specialised state occupational health service in South Africa. It is not only the scientific resource to all industries nationally, but a player within and outside the African continent. Apart from assisting with the drafting of regulations and providing specialised services and laboratories, staff is also involved in research, teaching, and specialised skills training.
