Dr. Nabil Watfa
International Industrial Health (IHI)
Advancing Safety and Health, and Risk Management Through Expertise and Integrity
IHI is a professional safety, health, and risk consultancy and training institute dedicated to strengthening organizational systems and protecting people across healthcare, industrial, and public sectors.
Founded in 1984 in the United Kingdom and registered in Lebanon in 2008 by Dr. Nabil Watfa. IHI supports institutions in developing structured, compliant, and practical solutions that improve workplace safety, public health outcomes, and regulatory performance.
The work is grounded in technical expertise, evidence-based practices, and a commitment to international standards.
Dr. Nabil Watfa
Dr. Nabil T. Watfa is an internationally recognized expert in occupational safety and health with over 50 years of global experience. He holds degrees from American University of Beirut and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He served 23 years with the International Labour Office as OSH Specialist and Regional Advisor. His career includes roles at Rutgers University and Johns Hopkins University, and leadership of a USAID-funded health education project. He has authored nearly 30 publications and remains committed to advancing occupational health, public health, and humanitarian services worldwide.
FounderOur Vision
We envision institutions where safety and health are embedded into operational culture, governance structures, and decision-making processes, rather than treated as isolated compliance requirements.
Our goal is to contribute to resilient systems that prioritize prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Our Approach
At IHI, we believe that effective safety and health management requires more than policies and documentation. It requires:
Clear risk identification and assessment
Practical implementation strategies
Capacity building and training
Ongoing monitoring and evaluation
Alignment with national regulations and international standards
We work collaboratively with institutional leaders, operational teams, and regulatory stakeholders to design systems that are realistic, compliant, and sustainable.
Our Areas of Expertise
IHI’s expertise spans multiple domains, including:
Occupational safety and health management systems
Risk assessment and exposure evaluation
Infection prevention and control programs
Pharmacovigilance systems
Health governance and compliance frameworks
National occupational safety and health profile development
Institutional surveys and system-level assessments
Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to address complex challenges with clarity and precision.
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve occupational safety, health and public health systems by providing structured consulting, targeted training, and sustainable capacity building.
We aim to support organizations in creating safer environments, reducing risks, and strengthening governance frameworks that protect workers, patients, and communities.