At our plant in Villefranche-sur-Saône, France, several concrete actions have advanced both safety performance and everyday wellbeing. As a result, the Lost Time Frequency Rate decreased by 63% compared to the year 2024.
Targeted Safety Enhancements
Mandatory safety gloves now protect employees from cutting injuries and hand related hazards, following minor knife handling incidents.
The installation of a collaborative robot (cobot) reduces repetitive strain and minimizes exposure to higher‑risk tasks, while enabling employees to focus on safer, higher‑value work.
Piloted wearable support devices help lower back and neck strain during heavy lifting, particularly for forklift drivers and material handlers.
New vacuum‑based lifting tools further reduce manual handling of heavy products, supporting injury prevention and safer material flow.
Embedding Safety into Daily Routines
Weekly safety walks keep potential risks visible and reinforce safe behaviors on the factory floor.
Expanded first aid training and weekly yoga sessions boost preparedness, awareness, and physical wellbeing across the sites.
Together, these initiatives demonstrate a mature and comprehensive approach – combining protection, automation, ergonomics, wellbeing, and leadership engagement – while offering valuable learnings for Ensto’s global operations.
