EU-SAFE

Objectives

EU-SAFE aims at achieving the following results:
- encouraging a safe use of pesticides among workers;
- creating innovative VET approaches to an awareness of the safe use of chemicals within stakeholders;
- developing new training experiences & a new certification to recognize skills via innovative European qualifications accredited by ABA;
- implementing latest EU directives in terms of environmental protection;
- promoting continuous professional development in agriculture/forestry sectors

Activities

The project will implement the following activities in the 36-months period:
- 6 transnational meetings
- 5 multiplier infodays to involve stakeholders
- a new certification path, available in each EU country, accredited by ABA International
- a Podcast to raise awareness about pesticides impacts & EU approach
- a freely-accessible KDB to VET providers & learners, to gain skills
- Guidelines & Standard Setting to develop shared safe working techniques
- 4 international Pilot Testing events

Impact

EU-SAFE foresees tangible and intangible results, such as:
- development of common guidelines & standard setting regarding sustainable use of pesticides
- development of a new certification path available in Europe to implement EU directives
- increasing cooperation among EU countries to establish common policies in sustainable use of pesticides
- enhancing professional development & qualifications
- ultimately, a reduction of environment impacts & increased environmental awareness & protection