A method using a safety system and a safety system for localizing at least one object, with varying locations, having at least one control and evaluation unit, and having at least one radio location system, wherein the radio location system has at least three arranged radio stations; wherein at least one radio transponder is arranged at the object; wherein position data of the radio transponder and thus position data of the object can be determined by means of the radio location system; wherein the position data can be transmitted from the radio station of the radio location system to the control and evaluation unit, wherein the control and evaluation unit is configured to cyclically detect the position data of the radio transponder and wherein a first inspection unit is provided, with the first inspection unit being connected to the control and evaluation unit, and with the control and evaluation unit being checked by the first inspection unit.