About the uvex academy

The uvex academy offers qualified education and training on topics related to personal protective equipment (PPE) and occupational safety. Our focus is on practical knowledge, and our instructors help participants to experience occupational safety interactively.

uvex academy Fürth

Safety at your fingertips

The cornerstones of our training methodology include focusing on applications and practical relevance. The integration of exercises, case studies, role plays and tests into demo centre activities ensures a high degree of interaction.

You benefit from our expertise thanks to:

  • top speakers from science and business
  • a professional, cutting-edge learning and innovation environment
  • practical experience of specialist knowledge
  • consultation for workplace analyses and assessments

Recognised by the VDSI and VÖSI

The uvex academy is the first independent occupational safety training body to offer training seminars that are recognised by the German Association for Safety, Health and Environmental Protection at Work (VDSI) and the Association of Austrian Safety Engineers (VÖSI). The seminars are rewarded with VDSI or VÖSI points, which count towards the requirement for occupational safety managers to undergo regular training.

All events are suitable for training occupational safety managers in accordance with Section 5 (3) of the German Occupational Safety Act (ASiG) and Section 83 (8) of the Austrian Employee Protection Act (ASchG). In addition, the education and training facility is certified in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 quality management standard as well as ISO 14001:2015.

Arrange a seminar designed just for you – it's easy

Do you have special educational and training needs, or would you like us to train a whole group of employees for you or incorporate company-specific topics into an event?

The uvex academy also offers each individual seminar as an exclusive company seminar and will design a range of seminars and events tailored to customer need on request. We offer great flexibility when it comes to design:

  • individual or company-specific seminar contents
  • exclusive room use, supporting programme on request, and on-site catering
  • up to 60 people per event, hotel reservations at special rates
  • events lasting one or several days, in either German or English

Always there for you – wherever you are

All of the individual seminars that we offer can also be booked as in-house seminars in a venue of your choice. The time and date will be agreed with you.

Just get in touch with us, and we'll be happy to give you more detailed information!

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Occupational Safety Training

Laser Protection Training

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Contact uvex academy

uvex Academy
UVEX SAFETY GROUP GmbH & Co. KG
Siemensstraße 6
90766 Fürth
Germany

Telephone: +49 911 9736-1710

Team and instructors

The uvex academy team takes care of the professional running of the event, carefully designing the practical course contents and making sure that all guests have an enjoyable stay.

Team

The academy team is responsible for the event calendar, the individual organisation of company and in-house seminars, and all matters related to your stay with us.

Dr Claus-Jürgen Lurz - Director of the uvex academy

Dr Claus-Jürgen Lurz

Director of the uvex academy

Madeleine Hager - Administration and organisation

Madeleine Hager

Administration and organisation

Eva Hirt - uvex academy - Administration and organisation

Eva Hirt

Administration and organisation

Instructors

Our various seminars are presented by a skilled team of experts from diverse fields who share their in-depth knowledge in a practical way in the various seminars.

Gerhard Dietl - uvex academy - Training area: Eye protection

Gerhard Dietl

  • Training area: Eye protection
  • Optometrist and industrial optics specialist
  • Product Manager Eye Protection
  • Product Developer Eye Protection
  • Many years of practical experience in technical customer services
Alexander Reincke - uvex academy - Training area: Prescription safety spectacles

Alexander Reincke

  • Training area: Prescription safety spectacles
  • Optometrist
  • Sales Manager Germany
Brigitte Nachtmann-Leitl - uvex academy - Training area: Prescription safety spectacles

Brigitte Nachtmann-Leitl

  • Training area: Prescription safety spectacles
  • Optometrist
  • Many years of practical experience
Wolf Wagner - uvex academy - Training area: Respiratory Protection, Safety Helmets, Hearing Protection

Wolf Wagner

  • Training area: Respiratory Protection, Safety Helmets, Hearing Protection
  • Product Group Manager
Thomas Ackermann - uvex academy - Training area: Foot protection

Thomas Ackermann

  • Training area: Foot protection
  • Product Manager Foot Protection
  • 20 years of experience in the safety footwear industry
  • Technical customer services
Mira Röll - Individual PSA

Mira Röll

  • Training area: individual PPE - customized hearing protection Otoplastics and orthopedic solutions for uvex safety shoes+
  • Product Manager Otoplastics and Medicare
  • Master Hearing Care Professional
Angelina Regenfuß uvex academy

Angelina Regenfuß

  • Training area: individual eye protection - safety glasses with prescription and screen glasses
  • Project Manager Optics
Kevin Körbs uvex academy

Kevin Körbs

  • Training area: individual eye protection - safety glasses with prescription
  • Project Manager Optics
  • Optometrist
  • Many years of practical experience
Dr. Klaus Bescherer-Nachtmann uvex academy

Dr. Klaus Bescherer-Nachtmann

  • Training area: laser safety
  • lead trainer laser safety
  • extensive knowledge of laser safety and laser safety product
Moritz Beck uvex academy

Moritz Beck

  • Training area: Laser protection
  • Product Developer Laser Safety Goggles

Virtual tour

With over 1,000 square metres of training space, the uvex academy is your expert training partner, bringing occupational safety to life with active and practical activities. Follow us on a virtual tour!

Testing and demonstration centre equipment

The testing and demonstration centre features state-of-the art equipment, helping to turn the theory of occupational safety into a hands-on experience: Ballistic testing equipment in accordance with DIN EN and STANAG, laser test station, climatic chamber and much more.

Training rooms

The training rooms are equipped with modern conference and seminar equipment, and offer space for up to 65 participants. Flexible room design allows the rooms to be used in different ways: Seminars, conferences, press events, customer events, symposia – anything is possible.

uvex museum

The fascinating museum bridges the gap between tradition and future, innovation and vision, from 1926 to today. Here 90 years of sporting and occupational safety history are brought to life – with exclusive exhibits on top athletes who have performed at the highest level and achieved victory with uvex products around the world.

uvex academy bistro

The uvex academy bistro provides people with a place to meet and relax, and to continue their discussions during events. At seminars, conferences, symposia and events – in the bistro, we always spoil our guests with a wide range of food and the odd surprise as well!