Driving high standards in the engineering testing, inspection and certification (TIC) sector, through collaborative development of industry leading guidance, to advance safety for all.

SAFed is the trade association that represents the independent engineering testing, inspection and certification (TIC) industry of the UK and Ireland and plays a key role in maintaining high standards of safety within the workplace.

Driving high standards in the engineering testing, inspection and certification (TIC) sector, through collaborative development of industry leading guidance, to advance safety for all.

SAFed acts as a focal point for all issues and concerns within the TIC sector and the safe use and operation of plant, machinery and equipment. SAFed and its members work with all stakeholders when developing guidance, including manufacturers, users, regulators and enforcing authorities. This collaborative approach ensures relevancy and consistency of what we prepare and publish. Driving high standards in the engineering testing, inspection and certification (TIC) sector, through collaborative development of industry leading guidance, to advance safety for all.

Through SAFed, any individual or organisation involved with setting, maintaining or complying with standards for equipment inspection and safety in the workplace can get access to relevant advice, guidance, information and support. Our aim is to not make improvements for ourselves, but all those we work with and for.