The SAFE-D – Strengthening Workplace Safety through Applied Ergonomics in the Digital Age Erasmus+ project is approaching its official closure, and we are pleased to share the main results of this intensive and highly practice-oriented cooperation.
Over the project period, partners from Hungary, Türkiye and Bulgaria worked together to support the practical use of ergonomics in small and medium-sized enterprises. The project combined needs analysis, workplace observation, training, mentoring, pilot implementation, dissemination and the development of reusable learning materials.
Some key figures from the project:
- 3 partner countries involved: Hungary, Türkiye and Bulgaria;
- 24 company visits carried out during the needs analysis phase;
- 111 questionnaire responses collected from relevant target groups;
- 11 organisational pilot settings involved in the training and implementation phase;
- 45 direct participants reached through pilot activities;
- several professional outputs developed, including the Need Analysis Report, Curriculum and Intervention Guidebook, Toolbox, Workbook, Trainer’s Manual and Company Visit Guide.
The strength of SAFE-D was its practical approach. The project did not treat ergonomics as a purely theoretical or regulatory issue. Instead, it focused on real workplaces, real constraints and realistic improvement opportunities. The materials developed in the project help companies, trainers and professionals identify ergonomic problems, reflect on workplace conditions and plan small but meaningful improvements.
We are especially proud that the results are already being used beyond the formal project activities. SAFE-D materials have been introduced into training and education, discussed in professional networks, presented at scientific and professional events, and further developed towards e-learning formats.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all project partners, participating companies, trainers, learners, experts and professional contributors who supported the implementation of SAFE-D.
Special thanks go to Prof. Dr. Mustafa Hilmi Çolakoğlu and the team of Cappadocia Innovation Institute Teknoloji Limited Şirketi / CAPPINNO, Türkiye, whose contribution was essential in adult education, innovation, dissemination, sustainability planning and the further e-learning adaptation of the project materials.
We are also grateful to Prof. Dr. Tihomir Dovramadjiev and the Bulgarian Association of Ergonomics and Human Factors, Bulgaria, for their professional contribution in ergonomics, human factors, quality assurance, pilot implementation and international dissemination.
As the Hungarian project coordinator, DSGI Ergonómiai Mérnökiroda Kft. was honoured to support the partnership by coordinating the project, contributing ergonomics and occupational safety expertise, preparing project outputs and helping connect the results to training, workplace development and professional networks. The partnership structure and the official participating organisations are consistent with the submitted Erasmus+ application.
We also gratefully acknowledge the support of the European Union and the Tempus Public Foundation, which made this cooperation possible.
The main project outputs are now available and can be used for further training, workplace development and professional learning.
If you are interested in organising a SAFE-D-based training, workshop or workplace ergonomics development programme in your region, please contact us. We would be happy to discuss how the SAFE-D approach can be adapted to your organisation, sector or professional community.
SAFE-D has shown that applied ergonomics can be understandable, practical and useful for SMEs. With the right tools and support, safer, healthier and more human-centred workplaces are within reach.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Tempus Public Foundation. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Tempus Public Foundation. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Safe D: Strengthening Workplace Safety Through Applied Ergonomics in The Digital Age 2023-2-HU01-KA210-ADU-000171333
