The Instituto Nacional de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo (INSST) serves as the specialized scientific and technical body within Spain’s General State Administration, focusing on the prevention of labor risks and promoting health and safety in the workplace. The INSST is dedicated to enhancing occupational safety standards across various sectors, including agriculture, maritime, construction, and industry, by providing comprehensive guidance and support.

The institute offers a wide array of services, including technical documentation, educational resources, and practical tools designed to foster a safer working environment. This includes developing technical notes, risk analysis, and providing training programs related to health promotion and risk management. The INSST plays an influential role in shaping workplace safety regulations and policies, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and raising awareness of issues such as ergonomic risks and psychosocial hazards. Through its commitment to research, training, and public resource dissemination, the INSST aims to improve the overall safety and health of workers, thus contributing to a safer working environment across Spain.