The Institute's mission is to promote health, and prevent disease and disability among working Oregonians and their families during their employment years and through retirement.
Base funding was designated from the State of Oregon Workers' Compensation income.
[1] Competitively awarded research grants support the Institute in excess of double the base funding amount.
[2] The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences conducts research on the following topics: Dr. Steven Shea, Ph.D., a sleep and circadian rhythm researcher, is the Director of the Institute, selected in 2013.
[12][13][14] The Institute supports a Toxicology and Occupational Health Information Center providing information, resources and continuing education to the public and occupational health, safety and wellness professionals.