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SafetyFirst is about workplace safety, encompassing the use of safe and approved devices and safe behavior. Clear communication, precise work instructions, proper equipment use, regular maintenance, and, if necessary, periodic inspections all contribute.


SafetyFirst also keeps you informed about current and upcoming safety regulations, focusing on their impact on your operations. We've particularly emphasized the new European regulation 2023/1230 concerning machinery, which is crucial for both manufacturers and users of machinery and devices. For the first time, topics such as cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are addressed. Due to the increasing digitization of the work environment, digital security has become increasingly important. Being successful in a safe environment means that employers and employees must jointly ensure both physical and digital safety.


Breemes gladly contributes to this success by closely monitoring safety developments and trends, reporting them in our news articles, newsletters, our knowledge magazine "Signaal," and live in our SafetyFirst webinars. In early 2024, we organized a webinar titled "Operational Cybersecurity" on the protection of industrial networks. Webinars on NIS2 and safe and hygienic food production will follow later in the year. 

All our previous SmartSavings webinars are available for viewing:

The recipe for food safety | Webinar | 22 January 2025
Suppose a metal cap gets lost in a jar of applesauce. Annoying for the consumer, a nightmare for the producer. But also for the chain. After all, claims are increasingly being passed on to suppliers, machine builders or maintenance companies.
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Prepare for NIS2 | Webinar | 11 June 2024
With NIS2, the protection of network and information systems enters a new phase. This European directive will be transposed into national legislation this year. Security measures will be imposed on organisations providing important, essential or critical services.
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Operational Cybersecurity | Webinar | 14 November 2023
Securing operational technology (OT) against digital threats is becoming increasingly important as the boundaries between IT and OT continue to blur. Even from legislators, both EU and government, the proverbial carrot and stick are now being deployed to move companies in the right direction. This is necessary, because stagnation can literally lead to standstill.
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Machine safety | Webinar | 3 July 2023
The new Machinery Products Regulation replaces the old 2006 Machinery Directive. What are the main changes and what does it mean for you? Watch our webinar from 3 July on this.
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Rather not airborne | Webinar | 1 March 2023
Rather not take to the air. Under that heading, itsme organised a webinar on explosion safety on 1 March this year. ATEX expert Arthur Rooze discussed your role in explosion safety: from manufacturer to user, he refreshed their ATEX knowledge and covered pitfalls based on examples.
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Cybersecurity | Webinar | 6 October 2022
Have you been hacked yet? Or do you think it won't happen to you? Then you have either built up good security or you may not have thought about it yet. As many as 45(!) per cent of Dutch companies have been digitally attacked in the past year. Are you next?
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An emergency brake for a derailing process | Webinar | 21 June 2022
Everyone wants to comply with the directives, but what do you have to comply with in your situation? In principle, a machine must be fitted with one or more emergency stop devices capable of averting real or imminent dangerous situations. But, as you can feel coming, there are exceptions to this.
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Functionele Veiligheid | Webinar | 4 november 2021
Eliminate unnecessary risks! In the webinar, we build the bridge between Machine Safety and Functional Safety in 1 hour. Watch the webinar now and learn about the difference between accidental failure rates and systematic errors.
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Machine safety | Webinar | 10 June 2021
The various components of machine safety pass the review; Standards, their application, risk assessment, applying the hazard table and the imperative sequence for preventing hazards. And what do our manufacturers Siemens, Leuze and Schneider have to do with this?
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Stay up to date with the latest news:

  • NEWS
    19.06.2025
    ABB - AF magnetic switches
    The advanced technology of the AF magnetic switches bridges voltage dips and peaks, ensuring that the magnetic switch continues to function consistently and reliably. This prevents downtime and guarantees the continuity of business processes. The integrated surge protection also eliminates the need for external protection, saving space and costs and ensuring clarity in the control cabinet.
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    18.06.2025
    Eaton - P1-40 load break switches
    Eaton's P1-40 load break switches bridge the gap between the maximum rated value of the previous P1 (32 A) and the lowest rated value of the existing P3 (63 A). This allows for a higher rated current in the compact format of the P1. The new P1-40 line is the ideal solution for machine control, automation, production lines, emergency shutdowns and main switches.
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  • NEWS
    17.06.2025
    Pilz - PSENopt and PSENopt II
    Pilz's PSENopt and PSENopt II safety light curtains protect employees and production goods in a safe, efficient and economical manner. An invisible infrared protective field protects the danger zones and enables optimum access protection.
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  • NEWS
    16.06.2025
    Schneider Electric - TeSys Deca Advanced
    TeSys Deca Advanced is the latest generation of high-performance contactors with an electronic coil and a wide AC/DC control voltage range to reduce energy consumption during the product's lifetime. TeSys Deca Advanced offers best-in-class reliability and improved electrical performance for a longer lifetime, especially for heavy-duty applications or demanding conditions.
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