Skin Protectant By Eclectic Products Helping To Prevent MRSA
Eugene, OR - From courtrooms to classrooms to prisons, authorities are looking for ways to help protect workers and the public from the public health threat of MRSA by preventing bacteria (like those that cause MRSA outbreaks) from reaching the skin in the first place. Usual practices focus on trying to sanitize public places or use hand sanitizers, frequent hand-washing and even gloves and other personal protection equipment. But none shield the skin from "new" bacteria or harsh chemicals.
A Eugene, Ore. company is launching a unique product to help protect workers and the public from contamination and cross contamination. Bio-Safe Skin Protectant patented formula is designed to help shield workers against infectious bacteria and harsh chemicals that can assault the skin and cause infections like MRSA, as well as contact dermatitis.
Bio-Safe doesn't sanitize a contaminated environment — Bio-Safe is designed to protect the skin despite environmental contamination.
Bio-Safe is already being used successfully in many environments.
According to Tim Bennett, former coordinator of the Life Safety Coordination Program for the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility, the Department of Corrections in Colorado is using Bio-Safe Skin Protectant in at least six separate facilities. "I've been spit on, had feces and urine thrown on me several times during my career. With Bio-Safe, I got that 'extra' protection," says Bennett. Tim Bennett may be reached at 719.269.3485.
John Sehorn, owner of Sanitation & Safety Services in Milwaukie, OR, uses Bio-Safe for protecting his workers who specialize in sanitizing food industry environments. "With Bio-Safe, we've seen a 30% decrease in employee sickness each year." Contact Mr. Sehorn at 503.318.1253. Please contact Leslie Habetler at 541.954.1231 for interviews with Eclectic Products spokespersons.
Bio-Safe Skin Protectant provides Self Defense for Skin
What makes Bio-Safe unique is that once the lotion is applied, it will not wash off or rub off for up to four hours — even with repeated hand washing. Bio-Safe Skin Protectant is a patented polymer formula lotion that protects, heals and nourishes skin. Bio-Safe Skin Protectant is not a hand sanitizer. Sanitizers are designed to temporarily kill germs already on the skin — sanitizers do not prevent contamination or re-contamination.
Bio-Safe Skin Protectant lotion actually helps prevent contamination and skin absorption of most harsh chemicals and toxic and odorous compounds by forming an invisible electrochemical bond to the outer epithelial layer of the skin. Bio-Safe may be applied to hands, neck, forearms, legs — any area exposed to contaminants. Bio-Safe doesn't sanitize a contaminated environment — Bio-Safe shields the skin — even in a contaminated environment.
Effective against costly contact dermatitis
Bio-Safe has been proven very effective against contact dermatitis, a stubborn, elusive and destructive adversary for workers in many occupations. Dermatitis accounts for 40% of all occupational illness and costs more than a billion dollars yearly in medical and disability payments, lost productivity and time. (Journal of American Dermatology)
The backup plan workers can trust
Bio-Safe is not a replacement for Personal Protection Equipment. However, gloves can tear or wear through, exposing skin to irritants. Bio-Safe works under gloves, where its protective polymer is the first line of defense against water and harsh chemicals while preserving the skin's health. In addition, Bio-Safe Skin Protectant is the backup plan workers can trust if they are exposed to contamination before they can get gloves or face shields in place.
An invisible, nourishing protective net
If hands are chapped, cracked and dry from the work environment, Bio-Safe hastens healing and rehabilitates the affected skin. The Vitamin E and Glycerin-enriched lotion dries to an invisible, nourishing protective "net" that allows skin to breathe and perspire while retaining its own natural moisture — even under gloves and other Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
Safe to use
Bio-Safe is hypoallergenic. Clinical tests have shown the product to be orally non-toxic and non-irritating to eyes. Ingredients are classified as GRASE (Generally Regarded as Safe & Effective). Bio-Safe contains no scenting agents and no ethyl alcohol and does not transfer. Bio-Safe Skin Protectant is manufactured and tested in FDA registered labs.
Dispensing options for Bio-Safe Skin Protectant include:
Locking stainless steel dispensers deliver a pre-measured amount and contain over 1000 applications. Also available in a variety of sizes ranging from handy flip top 1,2,4 and 8 oz sizes for pockets, desk, or vehicle, and a 1 liter size with pump.
SOURCE: Eclectic Products