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title: "Safety First: On the Path to Zero Lost-Time Accidents"
description: Discover how Ringfeder Henfel uses the Safety Observation Card to empower employees and reduce workplace accidents with real, measurable improvements.
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# [ Safety First: On the Path to Zero Lost-Time Accidents](https://blog.ringfeder.com/safety-observation-card-henfel-zero-accident-strategy)

 Written by [Mauricio Jacobs](https://blog.ringfeder.com/author/mauricio-jacobs) | Jul 11, 2025

How Henfel’s Safety Observation Card Empowers a Culture of Care and Continuous Improvement

At **Ringfeder Henfel**, safety is more than compliance—it’s a core **organizational value**. In line with our mission to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and empowered, we launched the **Safety Observation Card (SOC)** initiative: a hands-on tool to involve every team member in making Henfel a safer place to work.

The goal is bold: **zero lost-time accidents**. But with collective responsibility and actionable feedback, we’re turning that vision into reality.

*Picture 1: Safe lifting of parts*

### From Observations to Actions: What We’ve Achieved Together

Since implementing the SOC, Henfel has transformed employee feedback into **concrete safety upgrades**. Below are a few key improvements born directly from frontline insights:

##### Engineering Safer Operations

- **Lifting aid developed** for the safe transport of hubs, reducing risk during part handling
- **Machine safety improved** with the **replacement of opaque acrylic covers** for better visibility and protection

***Picture 2: Replacement of opaque acrylic covers***

##### Enhancing Workplace Environment

- **Ventilation boosted** with a newly installed window in the conventional machining area
- **Partition tiles replaced** to provide enhanced protection from sparks

*Picture 3: **Partition tiles replaced***

##### Structural & Organizational Upgrades

- **High steps replaced** and **guardrails added** in fall-risk zones
- **Pedestrian crosswalks painted**, ensuring clear, safe pathways
- **Obstructions cleared** around fire extinguishers and electrical panels

*Picture 4: high steps were replaced *

##### Preventing Vehicle and Area-Related Incidents

- **Speed bumps installed** to reduce internal traffic accidents
- **Equipment and area isolation measures implemented**, maintaining controlled and safe access zones
  
  *Picture 5: **Area and equipment isolation** *

### Building a Safer Tomorrow, Together

These actions underscore one essential truth: **safety is built collectively**. Every suggestion, every card filled, is a step forward in creating a **more conscious, collaborative, and secure workplace**.

At Henfel, we remain committed to the journey toward **zero accidents**—not as a distant dream, but as a **shared mission** driven by the **everyday dedication of our people**.

 

### Your Safety Tip Could Be the Next Big Improvement

We encourage all employees to stay observant and proactive. Because at Henfel, **caring for people is not just a duty—it’s our top priority**.

 

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