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SAFETY PRODUCTS & PPE: CONTEGO SAFETY SOLUTIONS PROTECTIVE WORKWEAR AND DISPOSABLES WWW.SUPERTOUCH.COM aim to minimise environmental impact by reducing both and often partake in joint meetings, visiting our customers HSE_International_Advert2016.indd 1 09/12/2016 the carbon intensity of their activities and the natural to ensure that adequate product knowledge and training is resources they use through the development and operation communicated. Examples of this include schemes such as of good business practices. the Ansell Guardian Assessment, which allows us to offer a service to our customers whereby we can visit their sites Their current priorities are as follows: and ensure that relevant products are being used for their • Improve energy efficiency and work to reduce place of work. This ensures they meet legislation and are energy use in company premises. always kept as safe as possible.” • Minimise waste produced and increase the quantity of recycled waste. STAFF AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT • Increase, where possible, the percentage Experienced and reliable staff are key to the success and of ‘Green’ courier shipments. development of any business. Jim comments: “We have recently invested in multiple new members of MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS staff to expand our sales team, grow our customer support As proud affiliates of BSIF (British Safety Industry and bring new skills and experience to our workforce. We Federation), Jim firmly believes the BSIF has greatly thrive on growing and developing our skillset and pride enhanced Contego’s understanding of ensuring products ourselves on employing the right people, looking after meet the required standards, so they are not just safe, but them and solidifying them as valued members of the team. also fit for purpose; giving customers 100% confidence. “You don’t build a business, you build a team.” Rail industry supply is also a major part of their business. “Contego enjoys steady growth so we are regularly As such, it is essential to be registered with RISQS (Railway looking to fulfil positions. We hire staff based upon their Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme), who provide attitude, their potential and how they can add value to our further opportunities for Contego to audit themselves and organisation. We always striv