The BFU: committed to safety
The good news is that many accidents can be prevented. This is why the BFU spares no effort in researching hazards and lowering accident risks through active prevention – and by public appointment since 1938. This work benefits Switzerland as a whole and the entire population; children, adults and the elderly, in rural and urban areas.
The effective accident occurrence determines the focus: the BFU is first and foremost active where many accidents with serious consequences happen. Its work is scientific and fact-based: before a preventive measure is adopted, the BFU investigates the accident cause and evaluates the safety potential.
Pioneering accident prevention
The context in which accidents occur is constantly changing, which is why the BFU doesn’t just focus on the challenges of the present. It looks ahead, investigates new accident risks and develops future-oriented action concepts that are based on scientific principles. This enables the BFU to react to developments before they become a real accident focal point.