About SAFETY FIRST
Your trusted partner in occupational health, safety and fire protection consulting since 2013
Our Story
SAFETY FIRST was founded in 2013 by Sergejs Strautiņš with a clear vision – to build an occupational health and safety company where quality, practical expertise, and international experience are reflected in every service we provide.
Over the years, this vision has grown into one of the leading safety solution providers in the Baltics, trusted by companies across a wide range of industries.
In 2022, Vunders Zitans joined the company as co-owner, bringing fresh energy and a strategic approach that further strengthened our team, processes, and long-term growth.
Today, SAFETY FIRST is a dynamic and continuously developing company built on professionalism, responsibility, and respect for people. We work with major industrial clients while maintaining a strong team culture where expertise, collaboration, and continuous development are valued every day.
We believe that a safe and sustainable working environment starts with people. That belief guides every decision we make and every solution we deliver.


Proven Experience Across Europe
We are proud of our achievements and the extensive experience we have gained through international projects across Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Croatia.
Over the years, we have successfully delivered a wide range of large-scale projects, demonstrating our expertise and ability to adapt to different industries, environments, and challenges.
Our commitment to high professional standards ensures that every project is executed efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with international requirements.
Our Mission & Values
Partnership
We work collaboratively with clients as trusted advisors, understanding their unique challenges and delivering tailored solutions that work in the real world.
Excellence
We maintain the highest professional
standards, continuously developing our expertise and staying current with evolving safety regulations and best practices.
Our Mission
To provide world-class safety consulting that protects lives, ensures compliance and enables businesses to thrive through exceptional safety culture.
Active Industry Participation
Contributing members of leading safety and business organizations
The Mission Zero Charter is a voluntary commitment to business principles that put people, their health and safety at the centre of our business.
Latvian Wind Energy Association
Industry organisation that supports the development of wind energy in Latvia through collaboration, knowledge sharing and promotion of best practices in the sector.
Meet Our Expert Team

Sergejs Strautins
Chairman of the Board

Vunders Zitans
Member of the Board

Liene Varpina
Operations Manager

Madara Pavare
Senior HSE Specialist
(Various Sectors)

Ricards Rullis
Senior HSE Specialist
(Construction & Wind)

Andris Edgars Fecers
Senior HSE Specialist
(Construction & Wind)

Galina Podgaiska
Senior HSE Specialist
(Construction Projects)

Eduards Seinis
Senior HSE Specialist
(Construction, Solar & Wind)

Janis Apse
Senior HSE Specialist
(Solar Park Construction)

Dajana Cistjakova
Senior HSE Specialist

Laura Evelina Gusare
Senior HSE Specialist

Aleksandrs Mikelsons
HSE Specialist
(Construction Projects)

Gints Alksnis-Bensons
HSE Specialist
(Construction Projects)

Laura Kreslina
Marketing & Office Coordinator

