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Safety Science

Envisioning a
Safer Future

Safety science aims to make the world’s extraordinary technological progress safer.

From energy storage systems and electric vehicles to artificial intelligence — these innovations deliver promise as society copes with everything from climate change and wildfires to PFAS-exposure and privacy breaches.

Still, we must ensure the technologies that define the 21st century are designed with safety in mind so their unintended consequences don’t outshine their benefits.

Safety science does just that — helping to illuminate and address the fire, electric, chemical, digital, and sustainability risks associated with scientific advancements through rigorous research, real-world testing, and educational resources.

How We Work

UL Research Institutes is committed to making the world a safer place through open science and collaboration, research and education, technology and innovation, community outreach and investment, and ethics and integrity.

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Promoting human health through research and awareness of the potential risks of chemical pollutants

Developing new frameworks for data privacy, cybersecurity, trustworthy software/AI, and assured autonomy

Advancing safer design and deployment of energy storage and energy generation through science

Dedicated to addressing the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers

Working to develop and deploy new materials with the potential to address current global safety challenges

Building the future of safety science through STEM education resources and programs

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Work to make the world a safer place. Start a rewarding career at UL Research Institutes with other socially minded colleagues focused on innovation, collaboration, and ethics.