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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.

itsme 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. 
New risks, new rules | Webinar | 2 December 2025
Machines are becoming smarter, but also more vulnerable. From 2027 onwards, digital security will no longer be optional, but a mandatory part of machine safety. Anyone who designs, builds or uses machines today must ensure that the digital side of those machines is also secure.
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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. Indeed, 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
Do you know what you need to know to protect critical industrial infrastructure? Securing operational technology (OT) from digital threats is becoming increasingly important as the boundaries between IT and OT continue to blur.
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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
On 1 March this year itsme organised a webinar on explosion safety. ATEX expert Arthur Rooze discussed your role in explosion safety: from manufacturer to user, he refreshed their ATEX knowledge and addresses 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. In February this year, 45% of companies had experienced cybercrime. By now, it will be a majority. Are you next?
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Safety@Work | Webinar | 8 April 2021
Watch our webinar recorded on April 8th now! Did you miss the webinar or do you want to rewatch it? The recording of the webinar is now available! Get up-to-date on the latest developments regarding safety in the workplace! We organize this webinar with our knowledge partner Kader, also on behalf of our Safety First partners EMMA, 3M and Metabo.
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