In the event of a fire in a home or building, you need to be able to escape quickly and safely. Choosing a good escape ladder is vital. What is an escape ladder? An escape ladder is also called a rescue ladder, fire ladder or emergency ladder. It is a...

Want to be heard by a large group of people? Then the megaphone is an excellent solution! How does a megaphone work? Megaphones are useful tools for amplifying the voice. This way you can be understood by a large group of people in indoor and outdoor spaces. The megaphone is...

The life-saving importance of an AED In this blog we will give you more information about the AED and why purchasing an AED is an important choice. AED stands for A utomatic E xternal D efibrillator. It is a portable device that can restore normal heart rhythm in the event of cardiac arrest by means of...

Increase safety through good visibility At work, at events, sports matches or in case of calamities, good visibility is very important. You also need to be extra visible while running and in dark and unsafe situations. Good and quick recognition is important for your own safety, but also that of...

Why work with special first aid materials in the hospitality and food industry? Accidents can also happen in the catering and food industry. Calamities during the preparation of dishes or in the service occur regularly. Good preparation to be able to provide first aid is necessary, but also mandatory in...

Spread of germs Most germs are transmitted via your hands, which is why hand hygiene is so important. This can help prevent the spread of germs and prevent you or someone else from getting sick. Germs can be combated by washing your hands with soap and water. If soap and...

Protect yourself and others Using the right gloves reduces the transmission of microorganisms. Especially in the current circumstances due to COVID-19, personal protective equipment is a must for good hygiene. Disposable gloves are widely used in many sectors, such as the medical sector, industry and hospitality. What gloves do you...

The company emergency responder is dependent on the right materials We hope not, but unfortunately it does happen sometimes: an emergency situation. For example, an accident has occurred or a fire is raging and the building must be evacuated. The company emergency responder and first aider must then act quickly....

We can count ourselves lucky that in our society there are many people who are prepared to take a first aid course. They are largely responsible for providing first aid to victims, even before the emergency services arrive. They save lives by resuscitating people on the street, in a shop,...

Does your first aid kit need to be replenished? Then choose the right refills for your first aid kit. You don't have to replace your entire first aid kit, just the contents. This way, it can be faster and cheaper to keep your first aid kit up to date, especially...

Is your company, institution or association prepared for an evacuation? And can you evacuate safely in case of emergency? In this blog we will tell you more about the situations that can arise and give you tips for a safer evacuation. What to do in case of an evacuation An...

Choose the best burn care At work and at home, there is a chance of an accident and therefore the chance of burns. Did you know that burns are in the highest category of serious injury? Do you know what you or your emergency response officer should do when providing...

Use protective equipment for good hygiene Protective equipment ensures better hygiene at work and at home. Using the right products is therefore a plus. Not only for yourself, but of course also for your employees, family and your immediate environment. We must be extra aware that we adhere to the applicable...

Why do we use icons? Pictograms have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. Especially now that many pictograms are also used with regard to safety and the coronavirus. We use pictograms to provide quick recognition in many situations. These indications provide immediate clarity instead of a message with...

It is an action that can be life-saving in most cases: resuscitation. By correctly applying mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest compressions, a person with heart failure can be helped quickly. But… what about the current coronavirus? How can emergency workers perform resuscitation responsibly? An adapted resuscitation protocol The fear of infection...

Prevent further damage to the eyes Where work is done, accidents happen. That is a fact we cannot ignore. Good preparation is therefore an advantage that we should all be aware of. In this blog we would like to provide you with more information about solutions for purifying / cleaning...

Wound? Use a plaster dispenser! A graze, a cut or a prick: in many (un)cases it is necessary to stick on a plaster! Purchasing a plaster dispenser is therefore not an unnecessary luxury. Handy, hygienic and within reach. At ESE International you can quickly and easily order plaster dispensers and the associated refills ,...

Prevent serious consequences with an incomplete first aid kit Do you have your first aid kits checked regularly? Do you know the current state of your first aid kit ? And does your first aid kit still have the correct and complete contents? In case of emergency and calamities we need to be able...

A clean workplace makes work safer, not only in times of COVID-19. Of course, everyone is increasingly aware that a clean workplace is important. However, it remains a daily challenge to keep the environment, where multiple people work, clean. This is especially the case for larger companies. Think of locations...

Are you going on holiday by car or camper or are you making a longer trip at home or abroad? Be well prepared on your way! After all, an accident can happen in the blink of an eye and a well-equipped first aid kit is therefore a plus. It is...

Watch the interview with Joop Kaufman, director ESE International, at Studio040. Together with John Blankendaal, from Brainport Industries, they talk about protective equipment in times of Covid-19. Informed, is the program of Studio040, in which the essential matters concerning preventive measures and other matters are also discussed. Want to know...

For on the road and on location: Extra protection with the Quick Protection Kit for the first responder The Quick Protection Kit offers extra protection in these times. This standard kit offers cleaning hand gel, 1.5 meter vest, alcohol pads, vinyl gloves and mouth masks. Extremely suitable for on location...

The right first aid materials and bandages: a must for you and everyone in your work environment To what extent is your company well prepared for minor accidents and injuries? Does everyone know where the first aid kit is? And if so: is it always well stocked or are items regularly missing?...

ESE International offers aids for personal protection Cleaning door handles, ATMs, a keyboard, mouse or telephone and also cleaning your hands. These are just a few examples of things that will occur in practice with you and/or your staff when we are allowed to be present in the office or...

Why should you choose professional first aid? It is not only mandatory for organizations, but it is also wise: investing in a good first aid kit . Of course, you can opt for the first first aid kit at a well-known drugstore. However, that is not recommended. In this blog we will...

Need a user-friendly first aid kit? Choose the Resc-Q-Assist A fire, a colleague who has injured himself or has been stuck in the elevator for a long time: these are just some situations in which an emergency response officer must intervene. Nowadays, the importance of a well-organized emergency response is...

For safe passenger transport over stairs Have you ever considered what needs to be done in the event of a disaster or emergency in your building? Suppose the building needs to be evacuated in the event of a fire, an exercise or a technical fault and some of your staff...

Yesterday, the Animal Ambulance Brabant Zuid-Oost was able to collect a nice donation from ESE International in Veldhoven. We are pleased that we can help this wonderful initiative for animals.  

Following the news item of 10 February, we would like to once again draw your attention to our blog post (Fire) safe living and working in the Netherlands. Fire safety in the Netherlands leaves much to be desired Recently, research by the TU in Eindhoven showed that hundreds, if not thousands, of...

Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. If one of your employees sustains an injury, this could be an industrial accident. As an employer in the SME sector, you have a duty of care, which means that you are legally required to draw up a Risk Inventory and...

UPDATE Due to Covid-19 the fair is postponed until further notice. We will keep you informed. Visit our stand during the National Safety at Work Event on Thursday 26 March 2020 in De Van Nelle Fabriek in Rotterdam. We would like to welcome you to our stand and provide you...

Is uw EHBO koffer wel in orde? In veel Nederlandse huishoudens en bedrijven blijkt de EHBO koffer maar slecht gevuld te zijn. Spullen die ontbreken, over de datum zijn, of waar mensen niet van weten hoe te gebruiken, zo berichtte Metro Nieuws vrijdag 20 januari. Hoog tijd dus om uw...

The risks that can occur differ per company or organization. In office buildings, the risks are generally lower than in, for example, construction, industry and catering. By appointing one or more first responders and purchasing good first responders, risks can be controlled that cannot be eliminated by measures. For example,...

ESE International participates in sponsoring charities From Cambodia we received a photo as a thank you for our sponsorship of first aid and bandages through a supplier. Fortunately, we, our suppliers and customers are able to contribute to charities abroad.    

ESE International affiliated with Webshop Quality Mark We are proud to announce that the ESE International webshop has been awarded the Webshop Quality Mark! In addition to our extensive range of products in the field of company emergency response, first aid and evacuation, you as a customer benefit from a...

Act quickly and with more confidence in the event of an emergency An incident always comes unexpectedly and you are not confronted with it on a daily basis. Are you an inexperienced emergency worker or bystander in the event of a calamity or perhaps you have even had a BHV...

New Evac+Chair: 800 NARROW The Evac+Chair 800 NARROW is our latest evacuation chair . Extensively tested, adjusted, improved, tested. A lot of time, attention and energy has been spent working with end users. Their feedback was used to make this Evac Chair as practical as possible. When folded, this Evac+Chair takes up...

The first business acquaintance between Ben Beckmann (Prokonpack) and Joop Kaufman (ESE international) dates back to about ten years ago. At that time, Prokonpack mainly supplied the most diverse packaging materials – read: boxes – to ESE International. For over a year now, the total supplier in the field of...