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increased focus and productivity. This extends to increased job satisfaction and a better attitude toward the company as a whole. Reduced Costs There are many cost-saving opportunities companies can expect when switching from a no-choice program to a choice program. Three areas have the highest potential to positively impact your company’s budget. 1. Product cost. One of the most common cost-saving op- portunities is through product cost. Leading choice program pro- viders manufacture their own line or lines of price-competitive garments and have strong relationships with key distributors, allowing them to negotiate pricing. This ensures your company receives a wide variety of innovative products at the best prices. 2. Direct-to-user service. Known for their strong customer focus and turnkey approach, managed choice programs dra- matically reduce management’s time spent on administering the program and fielding complaints. Plus, they offer services that allow them to work directly with end-users. This not only saves valuable company time but can also lead to significant monetary benefits. 3. Product care and longevity. By implementing a choice program, wearers are more likely to take pride in their garments. As a result, employees are more likely to wear protective clothing and wear it properly, increasing compliance and minimizing the possibility of costly citations. Additionally, employees are more likely to take better care of their AR/FR clothing because they have a sense of ownership over the garments they’ve chosen. This often results in an increased service life of the garment, meaning your company will not have to purchase replacement garments as frequently. Moving Forward with a Managed Choice-Program While more safety managers are prioritizing employee choice, there are still many workers being held back by a single-garment solution. If you are struggling with challenges around worker com- fort, compliance, access to innovation, morale or cost, take a closer look at your AR/FR clothing program. Is there an opportunity to increase choice at the individual level? Are you aligned with a sup- plier who can help you harness the power of choice? Barbara Fitzgeorge is the Vice President of Marketing at Tyndale Enterprises, Inc., a leading supplier of AR/FR apparel in North America for energy workers that offers innovative service solutions proven to cut costs and eliminate headaches while expanding ser- vice, product choice and access to innovation. With nearly 20 years of experience in the AR/FR clothing industry, Barb has seen first- hand the difference that product choice can make in safety, satisfac- tion and compliance and is dedicated to continued innovation in choice-based protective apparel programs. MAY 22–24 | PHOENIX, AZ Join Us From Anywhere With Virtual AIHce EXP Access current, science-based OEHS education—without the travel expenses. Benefits of Virtual AIHce EXP • Save on travel AND registration • Earn up to 17 contact hours via full registration • Earn 80+ additional contact hours via AIHce OnDemand* • View exclusive interviews and live Expo highlights Program Highlights • Inspiring keynote presentations • Robust program with up to 5 concurrent sessions per time block • Flexible registration options (full conference or one-day) Learn more at aiha.info/ohs-virtual. *OnDemand included with full and one-day registrations through Dec. 31. Access provided 6-8 weeks post-conference for all recordings where speaker permission has been granted. wwUwn.toitlhesd-o3nl1ine.com APRIL/MAY 2023 | Occupational Health & S4/a4f/2e3ty2:59 P5M1