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.

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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All our previous SmartSavings webinars are available for viewing:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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?

Stay up to date with the latest news:

NEWS
21.03.2025

Leuze - Always safe!
To protect people around dangerous workplaces, Leuze has been implementing safety for decades and protects with light barriers, safety switches and safety laser scanners. When periodic action is required and mechanical guards such as fences are not desired, these optical guards offer exactly what is needed.

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NEWS
14.03.2025

Mennekes - DUOi
The new switchable-lockable DUOi socket outlet features an LED voltage indicator at the top of the device. This indicator displays the current operational status within a power network of up to 3 phases. If the indicator lights up green, the socket is switched on and functioning normally. If the indicator remains unlit, the socket is either switched off or an error has occurred. Thanks to the LED indicator, users can quickly respond to any issues and resolve them immediately.

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NEWS
13.03.2025

Siemens - TIA Portal V20
Siemens introduces TIA Portal Version 20, a major upgrade to the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal. This latest version offers numerous new functionalities, and the accompanying hardware portfolio has been significantly expanded and optimized.

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NEWS
12.03.2025

Phoenix Contact - IPower Supplies for Building Automation
The STEP POWER power supplies provide power via the USB connection to both Raspberry Pi devices and smart home components. Additionally, they can be used for fast charging of mobile devices.

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