OH-specialists specific work related disorders (such
as dermatological ailments, musculoskeletal disorders)
represent a third type of occupational health profession-
als. They are employed in the six expertise centres,
established during the last 10 years in various aca-
demic centres. Since the termination of subvention by
government, medical insurance compensates the refer-
rals to these centres. The academic representation of
occupational medicine did improve considerably by
the coming of the specialists. Together with the service
bureau of the Association of Occupational Medicine
they contributed largely to the development of also
professional guidelines.