Safety Day 2025

On April 28, we join the celebration of World Day for Safety and Health at Work and its theme “Revolutionizing Safety Through AI and Digitalization”

At Tenova, safety is not just a principle — it’s the foundation upon which we build innovation. As we join the global celebration of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we take this moment to highlight how technology, particularly AI and digitalization, is transforming the way we protect people and processes across the metals and mining industries.

This year’s theme, “Revolutionizing health and safety: the role of AI and digitalization at work,” echoes Tenova’s belief that a safer future is also a smarter one. Our digital strategy is designed not only to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability, but also to ensure that safety is embedded in every step, from design to deployment.

We’ve implemented a range of digital tools and smart systems that support predictive maintenance, real-time data analysis, and remote assistance. These technologies are already making a difference in environments where anticipating risks and minimizing hazardous exposure are key to protecting workers and assets.

One of our most innovative examples is the Acciaio_4.0, one of four Lighthouse projects selected by the Italian Smart Factory Cluster in 2019. This project led to the development of a fully digitalized Cyber-Physical Factory at the ORI Martin steel mill, where Tenova’s technologies played a central role. By applying AI, IoT, and robotics, the plant improved operational safety through real-time monitoring of human presence in hazardous zones and by automating high-risk tasks. The digital tools also enhanced safety in upstream activities like scrap supplier selection and electric arc furnace optimization, reducing electrode breakage and supporting predictive maintenance.

Another cutting-edge initiative is SafeForPorts, a project that applies Industry 4.0 technologies to improve safety and sustainability in port environments. It combines immersive training and AI-assisted maintenance to support machine operators in daily activities.
Operators train in a Virtual Reality (VR) simulator that replicates real-world scenarios, allowing them to build experience without physical risk.
At the same time, Computer Vision algorithms process visual data to enable real-time remote support during maintenance, reducing errors and limiting exposure to hazardous conditions.

At Tenova, innovation and safety go hand in hand. We are proud to play a part in shaping a future where digital technologies don’t just advance industry — they safeguard it. This April 28, we renew our commitment to putting people first, powered by technology that makes work safer, smarter, and more sustainable.