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
25.04.2025

Festo - Save energy, increase productivity
Because pneumatics has a high power density, pneumatic components are widely used in machine lines. Smaller components are gaining popularity due to ease of use, energy savings and productivity gains.

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NEWS
24.04.2025

Siemens - Scalable and Flexible Safety Concepts
Siemens offers a digital workflow that helps with every step of safe machine design. Through an integrated tool chain-from risk assessment and safety evaluation to hardware selection, engineering and validation-the process is streamlined and documentation efforts are minimised.

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NEWS
16.04.2025

Schneider Electric - Modicon Edge I/O NTS
Modicon Edge I/O NTS, Schneider Electric’s latest IP20 distributed I/O system, is more than just an input/output system. It is designed to equip machine builders, system integrators, and industrial end-users with the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly data-driven digital world. The system's ability to aggregate and securely share data enables smarter decision-making and improved operational performance. With open Ethernet protocols for connectivity with a wide variety of devices and architectures, OPC UA technology for secure communication and interoperability, and built-in hardware cybersecurity, Modicon Edge I/O NTS helps ensure connectivity, performance, availability, and enhanced network security. Furthermore, the system complies with current cybersecurity regulations, enabling end-users to safely access and fully leverage their data — boosting industrial efficiency, flexibility, sustainability, and profitability.

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NEWS
09.04.2025

Eaton - New Generation XV100 and XV300 HMIs Cyber Secure
Eaton is preparing its XV100 and XV300 HMI series for the future by introducing a new generation of XV-102, XV-303, and XV-313 touch panels. The new models feature even faster processors and a new Linux-embedded operating system with advanced cybersecurity. The shape, mounting fit, and functions remain unchanged.

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