ECP Inc.

21818 Craggy View St. #105

Chatsworth, CA 91311
1-800-718-8086 Main
1-818-718-7968 Fax
http://www.ecpinc.com
customercare@ecpinc.com
Ben Franklin had much to say about maintaining SURFACE HYGIENE
good health, observing that “an ounce of
Whether germs are viral, bacterial, or fungal, some can
prevention is worth a pound of cure”. remain active on most surfaces for several days – no matter
what the surface. When you touch that surface, it’s
Businesses today are following Franklin’s sound advice
transmitted to your hands and if you then touch your eyes
about the value of prevention by promoting wellness in the
or rub your nose or lips in any way getting your fingers in
workplace. The Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA)
contact with a mucous surface, you will have infected
reports that more than 80% of American businesses with
yourself. Remember, the average desk surface has over
50 or more employees have some form of wellness
400 times more germs than a toilet seat. Your hands are
program. These businesses have recognized the
continually touching your desk, the phone and your
importance of workplace wellness as a sound business
keyboard throughout the day putting yourself at risk for
strategy. With health care costs rising at a record pace,
making you sick.
employee health now impacts a company’s bottom line
more than ever before. Unhealthy employees use more
Why use disinfectants? Disinfectants kill 99.9% of germs
health care dollars, are absent more often, suffer more
when applied wet and left on a hard, non-porous surface for
lost work days and are generally less productive.
at least 30 seconds. Germs such as: The Common Cold/
Rhinovirus, The Flu/Influenza Virus, E. Coli, Stomach
GERMS ARE EVERYWHERE IN THE WORKPLACE
Flu/Norovirus, Salmonella, Hepatitis A & B, Herpes Simplex
Types 1 & 2, Staph & Strep, Antibiotic Resistant Germs
– An observation study by the American Society for
MRSA & VRE.
   Microbiology found that as many as 33% of public
  restroom users did not wash their hands.
Hard surface disinfection is critical to breaking the chain of
infection and thus creating a healthy workplace. In a study
– 54% don’t wash their hands long enough to effectively
published in the American Journal of Infection Control
remove germs and dislodge dirt. The Centers for Disease
(AJIC), the regular use of surface disinfectants results in a
Control and Soap & Detergent Association recommend
24% reduction in total illness and a 37% reduction in
washing with soap for at least 20 seconds.*
respiratory illnesses.
– 43% surveyed seldom or never wash their hands after
USE DISINFECTANTS THROUGHOUT THE OFFICE:
coughing or sneezing. One of the most common ways
people catch colds is by rubbing their nose or eyes after
The Workplace: Breakrooms:
touching someone or something contaminated with the
– Desktops – Countertops
cold virus.*
– Light Switches – Tables
– Handles & Door Knobs – Microwave Ovens
– 32% of people don’t always wash their hands before
– Telephones – Faucets & Sink Areas
eating lunch. That means the things they touch, such as
– Garbage Bins
their phone, desktop, keyboard, mouse, door knobs,
– Copy & Fax Machines
chairs, monitor/computer, copier, fax machine, etc., can
harbor germs and be transferred to the food they eat
Washrooms:
ultimately making them sick.
– Surfaces & Sink Areas
– Toilets
*Soap & Detergent Association – Latest National Cleaning Survey

Say Goodbye to Germs

HAND HYGIENE
Most germs are spread by your hands, and your hands carry
these germs throughout the workplace. With one touch,
germs can be spread to your co-workers and work surfaces.
As you go through your day, you’re in constant contact with
these germs and deposit them on surfaces everywhere. You
can wipe the germs off surfaces, but they will eventually be
re-deposited. So what can you do? It’s simple, keep your
hands clean. Proper hand hygiene kills the germs that are on
your hands, helping to maintain your skin as a natural barrier
against disease.
Ethyl alcohol is the most reliable ingredient in proper hand
hygiene and when applied to the skin, is among the safest
known antiseptics*. The FDA has approved it as the active
ingredient in antimicrobrial products. And, because alcohol
evaporates completely, there is none left behind to promote
“germ adaptation”. Hand sanitizers, using Ethly alcohol,
need to be on your hands for 15-20 seconds to be effective.
*American Journal of Infection Control
STATISTICS SHOW THAT PROPER HAND HYGIENE WILL:
– Reduce absenteeism in a workplace setting by 21%
– Reduce absenteeism in a school setting by 50%
– Reduce infection rates in a long-term care facility by 30%
– Reduce infection rates in a hospital or healthcare setting
by 36%
AIR HYGIENE
Clean air is one of our greatest natural resources. The air
you breath in the workplace contributes to your personal
health. According to the Clean Air Association, the cause of
50% of all respiratory illnesses have been attributed to the
poor quality of indoor air. The use of hand-held and metered
air sanitizers removes airborne bacteria, making the indoor
air you breath healthier and cleaner.
Glycol and Quaternary Ammonium Chlorides (QUATS) are
proven ingredients in sanitizing and deodorizing the air.
QUATS eliminate bacteria by destroying their outer
membranes and literally dissolving it. They are also highly
effective and quick-acting germicidal agents that are not
toxic to humans or animals.
QUATS AND GLYCOL – are proven to kill a wide variety of
viruses, a broad spectrum of Bacteria, fungi and molds:
– Staphylococcus Aureus (Staph Infection)
– Streptococcus Infections
– E. Coli
– Salmonella
– Listeria
– Herpes Simplex 1 & 2
– Athlete’s Foot
– Rhinovirus (Common Cold)
PUTTING A WORKPLACE WELLNESS PROGRAM TO WORK FOR YOU
Implementing an effective Workplace Wellness Program means supplying your employees with the proper surface disinfectants
and hand and air sanitizers. This should be done at their personal workspace and desk, in the breakroom, copy room, meeting
room and restrooms.

The average cost to a business is $134 per employee, per year for respiratory related illnesses. Included in these costs are;
medical expenses, absenteeism, presenteeism (coming to work sick), overtime and disruption of the work flow. By implementing
a Wellness Program with our help, you will improve workplace morale and your employees will be healthier and more productive.
And with happy employees and less absenteeism, you’ll continue bringing in the sales and ultimately adding more “Ben Franklins”
to your bottom line.

Contact us for further information and assistance in developing an effective “Workplace Wellness Program”.

ECP Inc.
21818 Craggy View St. #105
Chatsworth, CA 91311
1-800-718-8086 Main
1-818-718-7968 Fax
http://www.ecpinc.com
customercare@ecpinc.com

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