The Swedish Riksdag and government determine the direction and purpose of our activities. Our government mandate is set out in a separate ordinance (2018:254) and in an annual letter of appropriation specifying the requirements of the mandate in terms of what we are to accomplish in a fiscal year.

Mandate and ordinance
We are a state agency tasked with creating favourable conditions for a healthy, happy, and sustainable working life by serving as a national knowledge centre for work environment issues. You can read about our mandate and letter of appropriation from the government here.