Launch of public consultation regarding the Fire Safety Certificate for DeSH (project or organization name not specified)
Unleashing 'ProtectZert' - German Saw and Wood Industry's New Fire Safety Certification
Check out these buzzing docs:
- ProtectZert Guidance Certificate.pdf - Size: 1.9 MB
- ProtectZert Accreditation Certificate.pdf - Size: 485 kB
- 2025.06.03_PM Protect Consultation.pdf - Size: 225 kB
June 03, 2025 - Berlin - The German Saw and Wood Industry Federal Association e.V. (DeSH) kickstarts a public consultation on 'ProtectZert', a fresh fire safety certificate designed to bolster companies in the saw and wood industry's resilience and bolster insurance coverage via straightforward and practical fire protection management.
You can get the official press release from the German Saw and Wood Industry Federal Association e.V. below.
Introducing 'ProtectZert'
Public consultation for DeSH's fire safety certificate begins
In a bid to help companies in the saw and wood industry lessen risks and boost their insurance credentials, 'ProtectZert'—DeSH's innovative fire safety certificate—is now open for public consultation. Amazingly, this certificate is a foundation for industry participation in its exclusive insurance solution, currently under development in partnership with Aon, the insurance broker.
Higher premiums, policy cancellations, or reduced coverage cause many cutbacks in the saw and wood industry when it comes to fire insurance coverage. But with 'ProtectZert', these challenges might soon become a thing of the past. This certificate aims to establish verifiable standards for evaluating companies' risk profiles objectively. Here's a peek into the award criteria and accreditation regulations that include stringent requirements in organizational, structural, and equipment fire protection areas, complemented by cutting-edge tech to prevent fires.**
Join in the Consultation - Until June 30, 2025!
'ProtectZert' got tech wizards and insurance partners nodding in approval. A pilot study with the Steinbeis Foundation highlights the effectiveness of modern systems in identifying heat developments and potential fire risks in woodworking operations. The draft basis and accreditation regulations are readily available at www.zukunft-holz.de.
Want in on this? Expect a warm welcome from insurers, fire departments, engineers, planning experts, technical testing institutions, and anyone interested in enhancing overall fire safety and risk management in the sawmill and wood industry. Feedback and comments can be sent over to [email protected] before June 30, 2025.
High Tech Fire Safety...
'ProtectZert' promises more than just steady minimum requirements. It seeks to construct an adaptable evaluation matrix, offering a point system for bonus measures. The dynamic security framework utilizes multi-stage alarms, time-sensitive thresholds, self-monitoring elements, and connections with emergency services. Moreover, the certificate aligns these measures with pertinent standards and regulations (e.g., DIN 4102, DGUV V3, ATEX, VdS guidelines) and practical know-how for updates and recertification.
For a Future-Proofed Saw and Wood Industry
Lars Schmidt, DeSH Managing Director, shared his vision for the 'ProtectZert' certificate: "Our goal is to establish 'ProtectZert' as a recognized mark for fire protection technology and insurability within the sawmill and wood industry. The certificate helps companies communicate more effectively with insurers, offers evidence for risk assessment, and promotes active, tech-driven risk management."
www.zukunft-holz.de. Not only companies in the sawmill and wood industry, but also insurers, fire departments, planning experts, and technical testing institutions are invited to participate. "The goal is to sharpen the certification framework with concrete practical knowledge and to establish broad acceptance. Feedback and statements are welcome until June 30, 2025, at
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About the German Sawmill and Timber Industry Association
For over 125 remarkable years, the German Sawmill and Timber Industry Federation (DeSH) has championed the industry's interests at the federal, state, and European levels. With products made from renewable resource wood, the 350 member companies of DeSH serve as the connection between the forest and wood processing to timber construction—critical for the nation's booming bioeconomy and transformation into a greener society.
DeSH stands for the sustainable processing and use of wood as a contribution toward climate protection, employment, and overall value creation for a forward-thinking economic and societal foundation in Germany.
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DeSH—A Powerful Voice for the Saw and Wood Industry
The German Sawmill and Timber Industry Federation (DeSH) is a political advocacy body and platform for practical solutions along the wood value chain. Initiatives, quality associations, collaborations, or certificates like 'ProtectZert' confront various challenges that bolster the strategic objectives of the association through proactive interest representation at the core, ensuring the industry's growth and future-readiness.
- The realized 'ProtectZert' is a fire safety certificate designed to enhance resilience and improve insurance coverage in the German Saw and Wood Industry, currently undergoing public consultation.
- This innovative certificate is a foundation for industry participation in an exclusive insurance solution, jointly developed with Aon, an insurance broker.
- To gain a broader acceptance, feedback and comments on the draft guidelines of 'ProtectZert' can be submitted to [email protected] before June 30, 2025.
- The objective of 'ProtectZert' is not only to maintain the minimum standards but also to develop an adaptable evaluation matrix that rewards bonus measures in data-and-cloud-computing, cybersecurity, and technology-driven solutions.
- The 'ProtectZert' certification framework aligns with relevant fire safety standards (such as DIN 4102, DGUV V3, and ATEX), and focuses on preventing fires while ensuring regulatory compliance.
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