Safety First: On the Path to Zero Lost-Time Accidents

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.