How can Digital Twins be designed and implemented in manufacturing while keeping workers’ safety, well-being and the human factor at the centre? Join us for a webinar presenting the practical guideline developed by the HumanDT project, funded under SAF€RA. Aligned with the principles of Industry 5.0, the guideline provides practical recommendations to support the safe, ethical and sustainable deployment of human-centric Digital Twins in industrial environments. The session w

Missed our recent webinar on SafeLiBatt – Safety and risk assessment of 1st and 2nd life lithium-ion batteries? The recording is now available online. This webinar presented the key results of the SafeLiBatt project, funded by SAF€RA, and explored the safety, environmental and socio-economic challenges associated with the repurposing of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries for second-life applications such as stationary energy storage. Topics addressed included: 🔋 thermal runaw

The SAF€RA Brokerage Event for the 10th Joint Call took place online on 12 March 2026, bringing together researchers, industry representatives, safety professionals and public organisations interested in collaborative research on industrial and occupational safety. The event introduced the objectives and funding modalities of the 10th SAF€RA Joint Call, entitled: “Innovative solutions and technologies to improve safety of workers and emergency responders.” Participants had th

The rapid growth of electric vehicles will generate a large volume of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries — creating a significant secondary market for second-life applications. While second-life LIBs offer clear environmental and economic benefits, they also introduce complex safety challenges. Current standards are largely designed for first-life batteries and do not fully reflect the heterogeneous history, ageing behaviour and failure characteristics of repurposed cells and

SAF€RA is pleased to share that results from the SAF€RA-funded HumanDT project will be presented during a dedicated Technical Day at BIEMH 2026 (Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Spain) on 4 March 2026. The event will introduce the forthcoming HumanDT Guideline, which provides practical recommendations for the design and implementation of safe, ethical and human-centric Digital Twins in manufacturing, aligned with the principles of Industry 5.0. Digital Twin technologies are rapidly

SAF€RA is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Brokerage Event of the 10th SAF€RA Joint Call, which will take place online on March 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00 CET. This brokerage event is organised to support consortium building and idea exchange in the context of the 10th SAF€RA Joint Call for research proposals, entitled “Innovative solutions and technologies to improve safety of workers and emergency responders.” The event will provide participa

🔔 SAF€RA has officially launched its 10th Joint Call for Research Proposals, focusing on: "Innovative solutions and technologies to improve safety of workers and emergency responders.” The strong focus of the SAF€RA 10th Joint Call on emergency responders reflects priorities regularly discussed within both the SAF€RA and DIREKTION communities. Exchanges between the two networks have contributed to strengthening the visibility of responder safety and operational needs in rese

🔔 SAF€RA has officially launched its 10th Joint Call for Research Proposals, focusing on: "Innovative solutions and technologies to improve safety of workers and emergency responders.” This call supports applied research and innovation addressing industrial safety challenges and the protection of workers and first responders in hazardous environments. 📌 The 2026 call covers three research topics: 1️⃣ Robotics and innovative technologies and approaches to increase safety and

🎉 We are pleased to welcome VSB – Technical University of Ostrava as the newest member of the SAF€RA partnership! As a leading Czech institution with strong expertise in safety engineering, occupational health, and industrial risk management, VSB brings valuable scientific and technical knowledge to our growing network. Their participation will strengthen our joint efforts to fund and promote cutting-edge research in industrial safety, worker protection, and sustainable inno

Held in Rome as part of the International Conference on Safety & Innovation, the symposium provided a platform to showcase the latest results from SAF€RA-funded projects, with a strong focus on worker safety, industrial risk management, and sustainable innovation. Key Highlights: ✅ Presentations from SAF€RA-funded projects covering battery safety, redox flow batteries, 2D materials, mining safety, and more. ✅ Keynote by Maurizio CURTARELLI (European Agency for Safety and He

SAF€RA’s 2025 symposium will feature a special Brokerage Session, offering participants a unique opportunity to present their project ideas. If you’re interested in collaborating on SAF€RA’s 9th Joint Call, this is your chance to pitch your concept in 5 minutes, supported by 2-3 slides (template). 🔔 Deadline to submit your pitch slides: February 28, 2025 Event Details: Date: March 12, 2025 Location: INAIL Headquarters, Rome Participation: Free of charge Symposium part of: In

SAF€RA Launches 9th Joint Call for Research Proposals

Discover the latest SafeLiBatt publications focusing on the safety and risk assessment of 1st and 2nd life lithium-ion batteries.

Dear SAF€RA Stakeholders, We are glad to announce that Coen van Gulijk has been elected as the new Chairperson of SAF€RA! 🎉Congratulations, Coen! Coen brings extensive expertise in industrial safety and digital transformation, with a focus on the application of data science and artificial intelligence to enhance safety practices. As a Senior Research Scientist at TNO, Coen has led numerous innovative projects and collaborated with leading organizations to improve safety a

Dear SAF€RA Community, We are pleased to announce that the SAF€RA Symposium 2025 will be held as a dedicated session during the International Conference on Safety & Innovation organized by ISSA and INAIL, which will take place from March 11-13, 2025, in Rome. This special session will showcase the latest results from SAF€RA-funded projects, highlighting advances in worker safety. The SAF€RA Symposium 2025 will provide an excellent platform for sharing insights and fosterin

The SAF€RA partnership is pleased to announce the successful completion of the ANOPSA Project (Antiviral NanOmaterials for Personal SAfety).

We are pleased to share an opportunity for SAF€RA stakeholders! INAIL (Istituto Nazionale Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro), in collaboration with the ISSA (International Social Security Association), is organizing the first international conference on "Safety & Innovation". 📅 March 11-13, 2025 📍 INAIL headquarters in Rome This conference will focus on advanced solutions and innovative systems aimed at improving worker safety. It is a great platform for resea

🚀 Exciting News! SAF€RA's 2024 Call for Proposals is live! Explore topics like industrial digital twins and algorithmic management. Submit your innovative project ideas now! https://ineris-developpement.wixstudio.io/safera/joint-calls/health-and-safety-implications-of-industrial-digital-twins-and-algorithmic-management

📣📣📣 Join us at the SAF€RA Symposium 2024 in Vienna! Excited to announce our next SAF€RA Symposium on April 22, 2024, hosted by BMK ministry in Vienna, Austria. 🇦🇹 The topics of the upcoming call will be detailed: - Health, Safety, and Sustainability Applications of Industrial Digital Twins - Impact of Algorithmic Management on Worker Well-being and Accident Rates Stay tuned for registration details!

SAF€RA’s 2023 symposium Transitions in safety and safety in transition was held on May 16th in Toulouse, France. Dates: Tuesday May 16th from 9:00 to 17:15. Location: FonCSI premises in the south-eastern suburbs of Toulouse (see map). Here is how to reach the location by metro and bus. Programme (PDF) Our world is ungoing multiple significant transitions, including the progressive response to the sustainability imperative, the growth of digital tools and AI, and industrial im