Safety is crucial for VINCI Energies. So it goes without saying that their employees have access to appropriate personal protective equipment at the start of each working day. The growing organisation is involved in, among other things, the energy infrastructure of the future, ensuring industrial sites are smarter and safer and making buildings more sustainable and efficient... nothing is left to chance.
But how do you guarantee safety, sustainability and comfort for every employee? VINCI Energies found the answer in an enhanced collaboration with Vandeputte Safety Experts.
"We operate in high-risk environments. In this, safety and health of every employee is a priority." says Niels van Kaam, HSEQ Manager at VINCI Energies. We were looking for an expert in the field of personal protective equipment (PPE) who could advise us based on the risks we are exposed to.
All-in supplier and brand-independent expert
They found this comprehensive supplier and expert in Vandeputte Safety Experts. Robin Bouman, Procurement Manager at VINCI Energies, explains: "During our visit to their headquarters, distribution centre and production workshop, we immediately saw how they combine all activities and products into a one-stop shop. They offer a very wide range of PPE, with brand-independent advice, in-house service, flexible logistics and private labels providing excellent value for money. This allows the Vandeputte Safety Experts to propose tailor-made solutions for the risks our people face on the shop floor."
The way that Vandeputte has taken all our concerns off our hands is evident in the:
- Expertise and guidance: a tailored range is developed through regular consultation with prevention advisers and on-the-job testing.
- SPOC approach: with one central point of contact, VINCI Energies is assured of speed and clarity.
- Online platform vdp.com: every user orders via a personalised catalogue on the ordering platform, with a secure process around approval, delivery and availability.
Less waste thanks to more targeted ordering
Robin adds, "Vandeputte is going to help us combat overconsumption and achieve sustainability goals". "And at the same time, they challenge us, stimulating entrepreneurship within our teams. As a result, our people make conscious choices, supported by a reliable partner. This leads to innovation, optimised processes and the ability to support customers more efficiently."
Vending machines with helmets, gloves and more
And it doesn't stop there. The cooperation between VINCI Energies and Vandeputte will offer further services and solutions in the future. "One option is the implementation of on-site vending machines. These give employees access to their personal protective equipment in a smooth and controlled way," says Niels.
Along with Robin, he is also curious about future plans to work around safety culture and support behavioural change. So, as you can see, both parties are investing together in a sustainable approach to safety for today and the future.