Mission Statement

We are committed to shaping opinions and raising awareness of safety with all of its many facets. We investigate and develop ways to prevent injuries and help people remain safe.

Our goals include researching sources of risk, reducing the risk of injuries and providing forward-looking approaches to leading a safe life.

We communicate our solutions quickly and reliably to the media, opinion leaders, public authorities, policy-makers, administrators, and the public. We establish knowledge, point out risks, influence behaviours and support policy-makers in defi ning new regulations. Our informational and educational activities help people to expand their own safety competence, which is the first step to safer living.

Our work relies on two key factors. The first is our solid foundation of informative research covering all areas of accident and injury prevention. The second is an extensive network of close contacts among national and international partners built up over many years. We continuously expand on this fund of knowledge and seek out new channels for exchanging experiences and information.