Palfinger Transforms Safety from Reactive to Proactive
Palfinger relies on SafetyIQ to unify all safety workflows, helping employees capture risks quickly while empowering leadership to respond proactively.
Industry
Mechanical Engineering
Employees
501-1,000
Location
United States
About
Palfinger
Palfinger is a global technology and mechanical engineering company recognized as a world leader in crane and lifting solutions. With more than 12,600 employees, over 30 manufacturing sites, and 5,000 service points worldwide, Palfinger delivers innovative equipment and comprehensive service support across multiple industries. The company is committed to improving operational efficiency, safety, and reliability for its global customers.
Workers Comp direct cost alone has been reduced by almost one million dollars in the last two years so I would say there is plenty of evidence of what a good safety management system can do to benefit a company.”
Palfinger
Palfinger
SafetyIQ unified Palfinger’s safety processes into one digital platform, eliminating spreadsheets and disconnected workflows. Employees can now report hazards, log incidents, and complete audits directly from the field using any device. Safety data flows instantly into custom dashboards, giving Palfinger clear visibility into trends and emerging risks. This shift empowered the organization to move from reactive responses to predictive, preventative safety management.
Challenges
Palfinger wanted to evolve its operator safety processes and shift toward a preventative strategy. Their aerial lift truck division lacked a centralized way to track HSE indicators, causing recurring issues and limited visibility. Disconnected systems also made it difficult to analyze trends or implement evidence-based improvements. They needed a unified, easy-to-use platform that engaged the entire workforce in safety.
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Solutions
SafetyIQ provided a single system for audits, inspections, incidents, and observations, all accessible from any device. Field workers can now quickly report hazards, triggering real-time alerts for the safety team to investigate. Data automatically populates into custom reporting dashboards that identify patterns and support proactive action. The platform engaged the whole workforce, streamlining processes and accelerating response times.
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Results
Palfinger improved safety engagement across its workforce and streamlined administrative tasks previously handled through spreadsheets and paper forms. The safety team can now focus on analyzing trends instead of manually collecting data. Their proactive approach has reduced incidents and supported continuous improvement initiatives. The company also reported nearly $1 million in workers' compensation cost reductions over two years.
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