What SWS - Safety Work Services does

SWS S.r.l. (Safety Work Services) is an Italian workplace health and safety training and consulting company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Peschiera Borromeo, in the Milan metropolitan area. The firm operates two purpose-built indoor training facilities — SWS Training (500 sqm, opened March 2018) and SWS Top Training (400 sqm, opened February 2024) — and serves small, medium, and large enterprises across all industrial sectors throughout Italy. Its core curriculum spans work at height, confined spaces, emergency management, fire safety, first aid, PPE use, and forklift and aerial platform operation, delivered as in-house, on-site, and e-learning courses in compliance with Italian D.Lgs. 81/08 regulations.

The portfolio is organized around three pillars: (1) training and certification courses, including internationally recognized GWO Basic Safety Training (since September 2024), SPRAT rope access preparation, Petzl DPI Inspector courses, and AiFOS-certified programs; (2) technical consulting for confined spaces, work at height, and industrial gas management, including a proprietary under-oxygenation risk matrix; and (3) technology-enabled services such as Flyability Elios 3 drone-based confined space inspection and periodic DPI inspection under UNI EN 365:2005. Proprietary methodologies include the trademarked "Safety Free Fall" immersive event (registered 2023, co-developed with Azure Italia Stunt Academy and Faraone Industrie) and the "Active Training" hands-on approach. SWS also resells branded PPE (Petzl, Harken, Blackline Safety, 3M, and others) under authorized reseller agreements.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees for training courses, consulting engagements, drone inspections, and DPI inspection/revision services, plus hardware resale of partner PPE. The go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise sales targeting HSE managers, RSPP professionals, and company leadership, with supplementary lead generation through Safety Day events, video content, and a self-serve e-learning platform (fadcertificata.it, operational since March 2015). Pricing is largely opaque, with only one disclosed course price (€200+VAT for a chain saw course), and most fees require direct sales contact. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, GWO Training Provider status (Bureau Veritas), SPRAT membership, and Petzl Technical Partner status, and serves enterprise customers including Eni, SACBO (Milan Bergamo Airport), and Faraone Industrie.

Name

SWS - Safety Work Services

Legal name

SWS S.R.L.

Website

https://sws.srl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SWS S.r.l. is an Italian workplace safety training and consulting firm that delivers accredited courses, technical consulting, DPI inspection/sales, and drone inspections to enterprises across Italy from two indoor facilities in Peschiera Borromeo (Milan).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety Training Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Building Inspection Services (54135), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ), Rope Access & At-Height Inspection Services (EUAEAHAE), Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Training (BPACANAC), Emergency Management, Disaster Response & Incident Command Training (EDAOAMAD)

Keywords

• Occupational safety training
• Workplace safety consulting
• Confined space inspection
• Fall protection training
• PPE inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Peschiera Borromeo, Lombardia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Training Courses: The company generates revenue through fees for training courses covering work at height, confined spaces, emergency management, fire safety, first aid, forklift trucks, aerial platforms, electrical work, and other occupational safety topics. Courses range from 4 hours to 32 hours with renewal requirements.
2. Consulting Services: Technical consulting services for confined spaces, work at height, and industrial gas management, supporting clients through all work phases from risk assessment to operational assistance.
3. DPI Inspection Services: Periodic inspection services for fall protection personal protective equipment according to manufacturer protocols and UNI EN 365:2005 standards, using internal scheduling systems.
4. DPI Sales: Sale of personal protective equipment including harnesses, anchor systems, and safety gear from partner brands including Petzl, Harken, Blackline Safety, 3M, and others.
5. Drone Inspection Services: Specialized inspection services using Elios 3 drone for confined space mapping, 3D modeling, and technical inspections serving oil & gas, chemical, cement, maritime, mining, nuclear, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SWS provides occupational safety training, technical consulting, and inspection services to Italian enterprises. Its portfolio covers practical training courses for work at height, confined spaces, and emergency management; technical consulting on confined spaces, work at height, and industrial gases; drone-based confined-space inspections using the Flyability Elios 3 platform; DPI/PPE inspection and retail; GWO-certified training for the wind energy sector; and experiential awareness events such as Safety Free Fall and Safety Day.

Product overview

SWS Srl is a workplace health and safety training and consulting firm operating nationally in Italy. The company offers a portfolio of interrelated services organized around three core pillars: (1) classroom and field training courses covering work-at-height, confined spaces, emergency management, PPE, and industrial equipment; (2) a suite of technology-enabled services including drone-based confined-space inspections using the Flyability Elios 3 and periodic DPI inspection/revision services for Petzl equipment; and (3) specialized consulting for confined spaces, work-at-height, and industrial gases. Key branded offerings include Safety Free Fall (an immersive fall-simulation trademarked event), GWO BST accredited training for wind energy workers, an e-learning platform (fadcertificata.it), and two indoor training facilities branded SWS Training and SWS Top Training. The company also resells PPE through authorized brand partnerships (Petzl, Harken, Blackline Safety, 3M, and others) and operates a Safety Day event format. The portfolio is held together by the Active Training methodology, which combines classroom theory with hands-on practice at purpose-built facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Safety Free Fall: An immersive awareness event that reconstructs real fall dynamics using professional stuntmen to demonstrate fall prevention for workers at height. Registered trademark established in 2023.
• Active Training
• SWS Training
• SWS Top Training

Products and services

• Workplace Safety Training Courses
• Technical Safety Consulting
• Drone-based Confined Space Inspection
• DPI / PPE Inspection Services
• DPI / PPE Retail Sales
• GWO Basic Safety Training (BST)
• Revisore DPI Petzel Certification Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Training validity extends to 5 years for most certifications with renewal requirements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KASK SafetycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Italian company and leader in workplace helmet design, development and production. KASK provides helmets for use during SWS training courses and is a partner for Safety Free Fall events. Products are 100% Made in Italy with international recognition including iF Design Award and Red Dot Award (2016). KASK ZENITH BA helmets provided free to course participants.
• PetzlcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Largest European manufacturer of personal protective equipment for vertical activities and low-light environments. SWS is the first Petzl Technical Partner (PTP) in Italy, authorized to deliver Petzl DPI Inspector courses to companies for conformity inspection according to EN 365 standard. Partnership enables specialized fall protection equipment and certifications.
• Harken IndustrialcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018American multinational with 50+ years experience in nautical sector. SWS is the first Harken Service Center in Italy, authorized for commercialization, inspection and revision of PowerSeat, LokHead and Access Rail product lines. Collaboration includes SWS-Harken Training Center for confined spaces and work at height training using Harken lightweight, resistant and reliable industrial equipment.
• Blackline SafetycoreTechnology or IntegrationCanadian-based world leader in connected safety technology protecting workers in hazardous environments. SWS is Technical Partner offering complete services from consulting on device selection, cloud configuration for emergency systems, to regular device maintenance. G7c model with man-down sensors, GPS and gas sensors provides real-time monitoring and emergency response coordination.
• Azure Italia Stunt AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional stunt school that collaborates with SWS for Safety Free Fall events. Provides professional stuntmen who realistically simulate fall scenarios from work at height positions including scaffolding and portable ladders. Enables unique immersive training experience combining stunt expertise with safety knowledge.
• Faraone IndustriecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian company providing scaffolding and access equipment. Co-organizer of Safety Free Fall events and enables the portable event format to reach more workers nationwide. Collaborator on workplace safety content and accident reconstruction scenarios.
• AiFOScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational training association affiliated with Confcommercio-Imprese per l'Italia. Official training entity under D.Lgs. 81/08 and State-Regions agreements. Provides qualification and certification for SWS courses including Confined Space Emergency Management, Height Emergency Management, and Fire Risk Assessment courses. Issues recognized certificates with unique authentication numbers.
• Global Wind Organisation (GWO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit industry association founded by major wind turbine manufacturers and operators. SWS certified by Bureau Veritas as GWO Training Provider since September 2024, first in Milan metropolitan area. Authorized to deliver Basic Safety Training (BST) including Manual Handling, First Aid, Fire Awareness, and Work at Height for wind energy sector workers.
• SPRAT (Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based international association promoting safe rope access techniques. SWS member since 2021, first in Italy to host SPRAT examination sessions for rope access technicians. Provides rigorous quality standards and certification for work at height professionals with international recognition.
• 4Safety SrlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial rescue services partner referenced in training course offerings for emergency response and rescue operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RINA: Italian-headquartered global certification, inspection, and engineering services firm offering training and certification services including occupational safety. Comparable to SWS in the Italian market for workplace safety compliance training, though RINA operates across multiple industries and geographies.
• SGS Italia: Global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification with a substantial Italian presence offering workplace safety training and certification services. Comparable to SWS as a certified training provider for Italian enterprises, though operating at global scale.
• TÜV Italia: Italian arm of the TÜV network providing testing, inspection, certification, and training services including occupational health and safety. Comparable to SWS as a certified third-party training provider, with broader geographic reach and a more diversified portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas Italia: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) major with a significant Italian presence offering workplace safety training, certification, and inspection across all industries. Comparable to SWS as an externally-certified training provider, though operating at vastly larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• Flyability: Swiss-based maker of the Elios 3 drone used by SWS for confined space inspections. While Flyability is the OEM and SWS is a service provider, the two are closely linked in the Italian drone inspection market, and other Flyability-trained service providers compete directly with SWS's drone offering.
• Vega Formazione: Italian training company specializing in workplace health and safety, quality, and environment courses. Comparable to SWS as a direct competitor in the Italian EHS training market, with a similar course catalog covering D.Lgs. 81/08 compliance and certification.
• 4Safety Srl: Italian industrial rescue and emergency services company that partners with SWS for emergency response training. Comparable as a specialty safety services provider in Italy, focusing on industrial rescue and emergency management.
• AiFOS: Italian national training association affiliated with Confcommercio, officially recognized under D.Lgs. 81/08 for workplace safety training. SWS is itself an AiFOS-qualified training entity, and AiFOS is a direct peer in the Italian EHS training and certification ecosystem with the deepest course catalog.

Others

• KASK Safety: Italian PPE manufacturer (helmets) and a GTM partner of SWS, providing helmets for Safety Free Fall events. Connected to SWS as both a supplier and a co-marketing partner in the Italian safety ecosystem, though not a direct training competitor.
• INAIL: Italian National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work, the public-sector body overseeing workplace safety compliance and providing training resources. Comparable to SWS in subject matter expertise and target population, though INAIL operates as a public entity and shapes the regulatory environment in which SWS competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDZJ9ZpAtu_78OwvVyyffbQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sws-safety-work-services

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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