Aifos Associazione Italiana Formatori Ed Operatori Della Sicurezza Sul Lavoro

What Aifos Associazione Italiana Formatori Ed Operatori Della Sicurezza Sul Lavoro does

Aifos is an Italian professional employer and trade association (associazione sindacale datoriale e professionale) established under Article 39 of the Italian Constitution, headquartered in Brescia with a regional office in Cuorgnè (Piemonte). Founded in 2003 and operating as a statutory training body (soggetto formatore ope legis) under D.Lgs. 81/08 and the State-Region Agreements, Aifos represents individual trainers, safety professionals, and companies engaged in occupational health and safety (OHS) training, with a national footprint of 1,550 individual members, 52 corporate members, and 587 affiliated Training Centers (Centri di Formazione Aifos, CFA).

The association's offering centers on professional qualification through its Registri Professionali (operating under Law 4/2013), a multi-format training course catalog (classroom, e-learning, blended), the Ge.Co. training management system, the interactive e-learning platform operated via subsidiary Aifos.srl, the quarterly Quaderni della Sicurezza journal, and topical portals such as stresstermico.it. Supporting infrastructure includes the Supporti Didattici educational materials module, the Whistleblowing platform (D.Lgs. 24/2023-compliant), and an annual program of conferences, the Safety BarCamp unconference, and European safety campaigns in partnership with EU-OSHA.

Aifos is member-funded through tiered annual subscriptions (€130 individual, €200 corporate, €600 CFA), supplemented by training course fees, educational materials sales, events, and member services (insurance, legal assistance, Sportello di Garanzia). The organization holds ISO 9001 quality certification (Kiwa), is a UN Global Compact signatory and ENETOSH member, and is registered with the Ministry of Economic Development and Regione Lombardia. It operates two affiliated entities: Aifos.srl for e-learning commerce and Fondazione Aifos for research and the Premio Tesi di Laurea award program. As of April 2025, new directive bodies were elected for the 2025-2029 term under President Paolo Carminati and General Director Maria Frassine.

Name

Aifos Associazione Italiana Formatori Ed Operatori Della Sicurezza Sul Lavoro

Legal name

Aifos - Associazione Italiana Formatori ed Operatori della Sicurezza sul Lavoro

Website

https://aifos.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aifos is an Italian non-profit professional association representing workplace health and safety trainers, with 1,550 individual members, 52 corporate members, and 587 affiliated Training Centers delivering accredited OHS training, professional registers, and e-learning across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brescia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Fees: Aifos generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees: individual members pay €130/year, companies pay €200/year, and Training Centers (CFA) pay €600/year. Membership provides access to professional registers, training resources, publications, and member services.
2. Training Courses and Certifications: Revenue from organizing and delivering training courses on occupational health and safety topics, including courses for RSPP, coordinators, trainers, and equipment operation certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aifos is a professional association that delivers accredited workplace health and safety training through a network of 587 affiliated Training Centers (CFA), an interactive e-learning platform, and a course catalog operated via its subsidiary Aifos.srl. It maintains certified Professional Registers (Formatori, RSPP, Coordinatori, Consulenti) under Law 4/2013 and provides member services including publications, events, counseling courses, and access to regulatory guidance.

Product overview

Aifos is an Italian professional association for workplace health and safety trainers and operators. The organization operates as a platform-based offering centered on professional qualification through its Registri Professionali (Professional Registers), complemented by a comprehensive training ecosystem. The core products include the Training Course Catalog (Catalogo Corsi) managed via the Aifos.srl subsidiary, an interactive E-Learning Platform, and the Quaderni della Sicurezza quarterly publications. The portfolio extends to specialized offerings such as the Counseling Organizzativo (Organizational Counseling) 150-hour course, annual Safety Barcamp unconference, national conferences and events, the Stress Termico thermal risk portal, and European safety campaign participation. Supporting services include educational materials (Supporti Didattici), the Whistleblowing reporting platform, and the Sportello di Garanzia guarantee service for member clients. The professional registers cover Formatori, RSPP, Coordinatori della sicurezza, and Consulenti della sicurezza, all operating under Law 4/2013.

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Products and services

• Registri Professionali Aifos Professional registers qualifying trainers, RSPP (Safety Prevention and Protection Managers), safety coordinators, and consultants in workplace health and safety, operating under Law 4/2013 for non-Ordine professionali professions.
• Catalogo Corsi Aifos (Training Course Catalog) Qualified training courses for workplace safety trainers including classroom, e-learning, and blended formats covering RSPP, coordinators, workers, and specialized equipment training, delivered via subsidiary Aifos.srl.
• Piattaforma E-Learning Aifos Interactive online training platform for delivering and managing workplace safety courses, supporting distance learning compliance with State-Regions agreements.
• Supporti Didattici (Educational Materials) Training aids including facilitator guides, course programs, editable slides, learning verification tests, and satisfaction questionnaires for classroom or video-based courses.
• Counseling Organizzativo 150-hour in-person course (weekend format) helping organizations improve performance, satisfaction, well-being, and safety of administrators, managers, and employees through organizational counseling techniques.
• Safety Barcamp Annual unconference event for safety professionals featuring interactive workshops, networking, and knowledge sharing on workplace health and safety topics.
• Convegni e Eventi Aifos National conferences, seminars, and webinars addressing workplace safety legislation, training effectiveness, crisis management, and organizational well-being for safety professionals.
• Quaderni della Sicurezza Quarterly technical publication covering workplace health and safety topics, distributed to members with full access for Aifos associates.
• Editoria Aifos (Publications) Books and specialized publications on workplace safety legislation, including the Accordo Stato-Regioni 2025 and related training regulations.
• Campagne Europee Sicurezza Participation in European safety campaigns on healthy and safe workplaces, including themes on aging workforce, dangerous substances, workload reduction, and digital era safety.
• Piattaforma Whistleblowing Digital platform for receiving, analyzing, and managing reports of violations concerning workplace health and safety, compliant with D.Lgs. 24/2023.
• Sportello di Garanzia Aifos Guarantee service for clients and contractors of registered professionals, handling complaints and ensuring quality standards.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Global Compact Network ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAifos is a founding member of Global Compact Network Italia, the Italian organization for the UN Global Compact initiative on sustainable economy, human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
• C.I.I.P. - Consulta Interassociativa Italiana per la PrevenzionecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAifos is a member of C.I.I.P., which unites 13 major Italian associations working on occupational health, prevention, and safety.
• UNI (Italian National Unification Body)majorTechnology or IntegrationAifos is an active member of UNI participating in technical committees for Safety (CT 042) and Social Responsibility (CT 038), contributing to standards development including HSE professional figures, signage, confined spaces, and gender equality standards.
• KiwamajorTechnology or IntegrationKiwa provides ISO 9001 quality certification services for Aifos operations and training activities.
• EU-OSHA (European Agency for Safety and Health at Work)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAifos participates as partner in European workplace safety campaigns organized by EU-OSHA, including campaigns on healthy and safe workplaces.
• EBITENmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBITEN partnership provides training opportunities and synergies for Aifos Training Centers through webinars and in-person events.
• Fondazione AifoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFondazione Aifos (Aifos Foundation) collaborates on research initiatives including the Premio Tesi di Laurea award for graduate theses on safety and the Memorial Lorenzo Parelli project for school-work safety awareness.
• Biblioteca di Tesi Fondazione AifosminorOthersOnline thesis library for occupational safety research and academic publications.
• Punto SicurominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership with Punto Sicuro occupational safety news portal for content distribution and awareness.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EBITEN - Ente Bilaterale Nazionale: Italian bilateral training body that collaborates with Aifos Training Centers (CFA) on webinars and in-person events. Operates a parallel training infrastructure for workplace safety and is a member-driven organization with comparable offerings.
• AIAS - Associazione Italiana Addetti alla Sicurezza: Italian professional association for safety specialists that also delivers training, certification, and member services to occupational health and safety professionals. Directly comparable in mission, membership model, and training catalog overlap with Aifos.
• CIIP - Consulta Interassociativa Italiana per la Prevenzione: Umbrella organization uniting 13 Italian associations active in occupational health and safety. Aifos is itself a CIIP member, making CIIP both a peer and an ecosystem partner operating in the same OHS training and policy space.

Broad incumbents

• ANMIL - Associazione Nazionale fra Lavoratori Mutilati e Invalidi del Lavoro: Italian association representing workplace accident victims, deeply involved in OHS advocacy, training, and prevention campaigns. Comparable in member-driven, national OHS advocacy role though with a different constituency focus.
• INAIL - Istituto Nazionale per l'Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro: Italy's national workers' compensation authority and a dominant OHS training/research provider through its regional offices. While a public entity rather than an association, INAIL is the largest direct provider of OHS training and certification in Italy.

Regional players

• IOSH - Institution of Occupational Safety and Health: UK-based chartered body for occupational safety and health professionals with global membership, training programs, and certification. Comparable as a professional association offering membership, registers, and accredited training, but operating in a different geography.
• NSC - National Safety Council: US nonprofit safety advocate and training provider with deep training catalog, advocacy, and member services for workplace safety. Comparable organizational model and mission, but focused on the US market.
• ASSP - American Society of Safety Professionals: US-based professional society for safety professionals offering certification, training, and member services. Closest international analog to Aifos in mission, but serving North America rather than competing directly in Italy.

Others

• Punto Sicuro: Italy's leading OHS news and content portal and Aifos's media partner. Operates adjacent to Aifos in content distribution, regulatory interpretation, and awareness, but does not directly compete as a training provider.
• Fondazione Aifos: Related non-profit foundation associated with Aifos, focused on thesis awards, school-work safety programs (Memorial Lorenzo Parelli), and research initiatives. Operates within the same ecosystem but with a separate research/educational mission rather than direct training competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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