KEEPING IT SAFE AND CLEAN WITH THE ERNEST TEAM: PART ONE

WE CAN JAN-SAN

At Ernest, we’re all about can-do. From packaging to supply chain help to product support, we’re a one-stop shop. And that goes for keeping you and your crew safe and healthy, too. With our Jan-San, Facility Maintenance and Safety offerings, we’ll do a clean sweep of your situation and make sure your workplace stays sanitary and sound. To get a better picture of the J-S and FM&S industry, we sat down with our own guru of grime-fighting: Greg Hildreth. Here’s a breakdown of how he described the business of keeping it safe and clean.

THE REAL HEROES

COVID-19 has turned our worlds upside down. For many, it means not going out to restaurants, teaching our kids from home and doing our jobs remotely. But that’s if you’re lucky. The real heroes are the ones who’ve been lacing up their boots or nurses shoes since March. It’s an honor for us to provide cleaning supplies, personal protective gear and equipment to help companies adhere to CDC guidelines. And most importantly, to keep their employees safe and informed during a time where there are a lot of unanswered questions.

PROUD TO PROTECT

Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is capital ‘I’ Important. It stands for all the stuff that keeps people out of harm’s (and germs’) way. Whether it’s hand sanitizer, masks, disinfectants, Nitrile gloves, touch-free soap dispensers, coveralls or electrostatic foggers to disinfect large areas, it’s all working to flatten the curve. Of course, all of these items are currently in high demand, as first dibs go to FEMA and our first responders. But if you’re in need, we’ll do everything in our power to procure it for you.

GASTRONOMIC TO AERONAUTIC

In the food and nutraceuticals category, we help our clients stick to the standards and requirements of food safety auditors and systems. We also assist with Hazard Analysis for Critical Control Points (HACCP), meaning we go on-site to do color coding, metal detectable PPE, install touch-free dispensing systems, and provide cleaning equipment, NSF cleaners and sanitizers.

On the manufacturing warehouse side, we offer guidance for OSHA compliance and safety systems, including cut-resistant and disposable gloves; eye, respiratory and hearing protection; eyewash stations that meet the new ANSI 15-minute flushing standards; AED defibrillators; and aisle marking tape with a three-year guarantee to reduce labor costs.

NOT JUST CLEAN, HONEST

We’ve all heard of the TP hoarders and the face mask profiteers. That’s simply not how we do business at Ernest. Our promise to our customers is to be honest and forthright when it comes to availability. We’ll work with suppliers for the most high-demand items. We’ll find the J-S items you need. We’ll give you guidance on industry best practices and recommend products. With a pledge to be fair with our prices that are sometimes driven by the market.

TO BE CONTINUED

When it comes to J-S and FM&S, Ernest is a one-stop-shop. If you or your company is looking for a partner to keep things safe, clean and compliant, check us out. And if you’d like a free virtual consultation, reach out to us here. Whether it’s stocking supplies, doing an assessment for industry best practices, or recommending solutions, we’ll continue to be in your corner. Through COVID and well beyond.

And remember: this is only part one. Check back for our new Buzz Blog posts on the best practices and inventive measures we’re taking to help kick this thing for good.