About BetterSafe
Europe's independent, expert-vetted safety resource hub. We make safety knowledge accessible, practical, and compliant with EU standards for everyone.
Our Mission
At BetterSafe, we believe that safety knowledge should never be locked behind jargon, paywalls, or bureaucratic complexity. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: make Europe safer through accessible, expert-vetted knowledge.
Every year, thousands of preventable accidents occur across Europe in homes, workplaces, and public spaces. Many of these incidents could have been avoided with the right information at the right time. BetterSafe bridges the gap between complex EU safety regulations and everyday practical advice that anyone can follow.
Founded in 2023, we have grown from a small initiative into a comprehensive safety resource serving millions of Europeans across all 27 EU member states and beyond. Our content is available in multiple languages and continually updated to reflect the latest regulations, technologies, and best practices.
Our Impact in Numbers
2.4M+
Monthly readers
27
EU countries covered
500+
Safety guides published
98%
Reader satisfaction
Our Core Values
Every piece of content we publish is guided by three unwavering principles.
Expert-Vetted
Every guide, checklist, and recommendation is reviewed by qualified safety professionals, including certified fire safety engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and occupational health specialists. We do not publish content that has not been verified by at least two independent experts.
EU-Compliant
Our content is aligned with current EU directives, regulations, and standards. We track legislative changes across all member states and update our guides when regulations evolve, ensuring you always have access to information that reflects the current legal landscape.
Independent
BetterSafe is fully independent. We do not accept payments from manufacturers, service providers, or political organizations. Our recommendations are based solely on safety merit, regulatory compliance, and real-world effectiveness. You can trust that our advice puts your safety first.
What We Cover
From the physical to the digital, we provide comprehensive safety guidance across every area of modern life.
Home Safety
Fire prevention, burglary deterrence, carbon monoxide detection, electrical safety, and smart home security.
lockCybersecurity
Password security, phishing protection, GDPR rights, privacy tools, and children's online safety.
business_centerWorkplace Safety
EU directives, risk assessments, ergonomics, PPE requirements, and occupational health standards.
flightTravel Safety
Emergency numbers, travel insurance, airport security, road safety, and scam awareness across Europe.
Fire Safety
Prevention strategies, detection systems, evacuation planning, and EU fire safety standards.
Child Safety
Product safety standards, playground regulations, online protection, and age-appropriate supervision guidance.
Our Advisory Board
Our content is shaped and reviewed by an international panel of safety experts from across the European Union.
Dr. Katrin Vogt
Chief Safety Advisor
Former Head of Fire Safety Engineering at TU Munich. 20+ years of experience in structural fire protection and building safety codes across the EU. Based in Germany.
Pierre-Luc Deschamps
Cybersecurity Director
CISSP-certified security consultant and former ENISA advisor. Specializes in GDPR compliance, threat intelligence, and consumer data protection. Based in France.
Dr. Sofia Lindqvist
Occupational Health Lead
Occupational physician and ergonomics researcher at Karolinska Institute. Expert in EU workplace health directives and psychosocial risk management. Based in Sweden.
Marco Ferretti
Travel Safety Specialist
Former Europol liaison officer and travel risk analyst. Extensive experience in cross-border safety coordination, tourist protection, and emergency response planning. Based in Italy.
Anna Kowalska
Home Safety Advisor
Consumer product safety inspector and former member of the EU RAPEX alert system team. Specializes in electrical safety, child-proofing, and domestic accident prevention. Based in Poland.
Diederik van Hoorn
Regulatory Compliance Editor
EU regulatory affairs specialist with a legal background in CE marking, product liability, and harmonised standards. Ensures all content aligns with current EU legislation. Based in the Netherlands.
Our Approach
We follow a rigorous methodology to ensure every piece of content we publish is accurate, practical, and genuinely useful.
Research-Driven
Every guide begins with thorough research into current EU regulations, national implementations, peer-reviewed studies, and official statistics from Eurostat, EU-OSHA, and national safety authorities. We cross-reference multiple authoritative sources to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Practical First
Safety information is only useful if people can act on it. That is why we translate complex regulatory language into step-by-step instructions, checklists, and actionable tips. We test our recommendations in real-world scenarios and include cost estimates, time requirements, and difficulty levels where relevant.
Accessible to All
Safety transcends language and education barriers. We write in clear, plain language at a reading level accessible to anyone aged 16 and above. Our content follows WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, and we are actively working on translations to serve non-English-speaking Europeans in their native languages.
Content Review Cycle
All BetterSafe guides are reviewed at least once every six months by our advisory board. When EU regulations change, affected guides are updated within 30 days. Each page displays its last review date so you always know how current the information is.
Start Making Your Life Safer Today
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