Fighting Fires With Science
FSRI has published an online training course
based on a multiyear study of coordinated
firefighting suppression and ventilation tactics.
When the Internet Is Part of NearlyEverything We Do...
Along with Northwestern University, we are
working on various projects seeking safety
in digital spaces — those we use today and
the ones being built for tomorrow.
The Iroquois Theatre Fire’s Enduring Legacy
Not only did the 1903 disaster featured on WTTW-TV give rise to fire safety reforms, but it also helped inspire the creation of the UL label system widely recognized today as a symbol of safety.
We’re Evolving
The steps we take now will reverberate
for decades to come. That’s why we’re finding
new ways to ensure a safer future.
Dedicated to Safety. Guided by Science.
At Underwriters Laboratories, we are dedicated to creating a safer, more secure, and sustainable future. Since our founding in 1894, we’ve conducted rigorous independent research and have delivered lasting scientific contributions to improve living and working conditions throughout the world.
As we step into the future, we continue to drive transformative change in pursuit of a safer and more resilient society.
What We Do
Underwriters Laboratories devotes research and resources to several key areas of concentration,and together our work strives to improve safety standards and practices worldwide.
Initiatives
Underwriters Laboratories conducts original scientific research and releases information and reports for the benefit of public and private stakeholders.
Events
Underwriters Laboratories brings together key stakeholders and decision-makers from a wide cross-section of the global safety community. We seek to facilitate discussions that improve safety policies and practices around the world.
