There are about 2.6 million non-fatal workplace accidents and injuries in the United States’ private industry each year, costing that country an estimated US$250 billion annually.
Injuries range from falls from heights, slips, flying objects and contact with hazardous chemicals to name a few.
These injuries not only affect productivity in the workplace but can cost a tidy sum if the company was negligent in implementing safety protocols or providing safety gear.
Consequently, safety at work cannot be over-emphasised, says Jenny Alcide-James, founder and CEO of ED-ESSENTIALS INC, based in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia.
“The right protective gear safeguards workers against hazards in the workplace and reduces the risk of injury. When companies supply the right protective gear for workers, it shows that they care about employees’ overall health and well-being, and this contributes to workers being more productive,” she said.
Founded 10 years ago, ED-ESSENTIALS INC has partnered with top international brands renowned for supplying the highest quality safety and protective wear products.
As authorized agents and distributors of brands like Red Kap, Dickies, Portwest, Workrite Fire Service, Horace Small, Bulwark, Adar Medical Uniforms, Chef Designs, and Port Authority, the company provides products that have proved to meet and exceed safety standards in various industries.
“There are many cheap options on the market, but we carry protective wear that has been thoroughly tested,” Alcide-James emphasised during an interview with St. Lucia Times.
“When employees are outfitted with quality protective wear, the result is improved employee confidence, reduced staff turnover and little to no litigation for work-related injuries.”
For example, Mrs Alcide-James cited the company’s ANSI glove ratings are up to ANSI LEVEL 8 & 9, perfect for employees engaged in glass cutting, demolition and heavy equipment operations.
ED-Essentials INC also provides safety equipment for those involved in chemical and other manufacturing sectors, oil and gas, quarrying, heavy equipment, emergency response, hazardous waste management, agriculture, engineering and maintenance, aviation, cargo operations, laboratories, law enforcement, security, fishing, and maritime.
“Our customers will vouch for us,” she continued. “Our staff are trained to serve companies and businesses of any size. Our turnaround time for sourcing and supplying is quick. We can outfit any sized company from a micro-business with two employees to a large company with 500 employees. No job is too small or too large for us.”
The ED-ESSENTIALS INC staff, she says, have undergone extensive training in understanding the regulatory frameworks and industry specific standards of the various industries they serve.
According to the ED-ESSENTIALS INC founder, ‘we understand that when companies use poor quality protective & safety wear, the results can be devastatingly costly for them, their company’s reputation can be compromised this can even lead to a shutdown of operations.”
“Protect your employees from harm and hazards. Ensure they wear the highest quality protective clothing on the job. Do not compromise on this. Invest in market tested, top quality protective & safety wear. If you are unsure of what you need our sales representative at ED-ESSENTIALS will be happy to sit with you, assess your needs and provide guidance,” Alcide-James said.
Sponsored by: ED-ESSENTIALS INC
