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About First Choice Safety Solutions

We believe that the acceptable standard of performance in safety matters is to promote more than just a topical safety program.  The Occupational Health & Safety program must be owned and backed by its people, who must embrace safe work practices and achieve zero accidents or injuries in every operational aspect. 

 


Our Philosophy

Although First Choice Safety Solutions was officially founded in 2014, the company foundation was established long before with decades of public and private sector experience and a desire to bring safety to the next level.

Today, the company has grown from a two-person consulting firm to a total solutions company offering a variety of essential safety services focused on Critical Infrastructure Sectors such as Power Generation and Distribution, Industrial/Manufacturing, Water Treatment and Distribution, Emergency Services, and Defense. Our passion is helping your organization keep your employees and contractors safe. The company has recognized the critical need for industrial rescue services and has assembled one of the most competent and highly trained teams on the east coast. Our compliance training is updated and relevant to your employee's positions and overall program. The company brings the collective experience of industry professionals- all dedicated to helping you build and maintain a safety program that is deep-rooted in the belief we can go beyond minimum compliance.

Meaningful, not Topical

There are ways to implement health & safety into the workplace to make it look compliant, but it does not necessarily mean you're preventing injuries. Instead of being topical about your program, we believe you have to be meaningful and always keep the idea of preventing injuries and incidents front and center. When you put employee safety above all else, you no longer need to worry about compliance because it will happen instinctively when your safety program is prevention-based.

Our Purpose

First Choice Safety Solutions works to unite your organization's culture, people, services, and products under
a safety partnership that promotes safer behavior and best practices in all areas. 

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Culture

Creating a safety partnership among management, employees, and contractors that continually focuses people's attention and actions on their own and others' safety behavior is WHAT WE DO. We take the time to listen, understand, and immerse ourselves into our client's culture; becoming part of YOUR team helps us understand your needs and better assist in taking you to the next level of safety compliance.

People

People 

We understand that people are our world's most important asset. Without knowledgeable and competent staff, we would be nothing. When you partner with First Choice Safety Solutions, you are partnering with our team of professionals who are here to help provide solution-based guidance to your team in a world of worksite problems.

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Services

When you need help with training or are planning to perform high-risk work in permit confined spaces, First Choice Safety Solutions is ready and capable to guide you to compliance and be there in case your employees need rescue. We are mission-driven. From overall safety program management to boots-on-the-ground behavioral-based coaching, First Choice Safety Solutions skilled team of professionals is here to help.

Products

Products

Products are an essential part of any business, and we take that seriously at our company. We only sell products that we use ourselves. That means high-quality brands that keep employees safe. We also make sure that the technology is compatible with the client's mission. 

Our Values

Our actions tell the world what First Choice Safety Solutions stands for.
What we believe in. Who we are. Our core values.

Safety

Safety

First Choice Safety Solutions is committed to maintaining the absolute highest safety standard in everything we do.

Integrity

Integrity

We hold ourselves accountable for our behavior. We bring respect and honesty with each interaction we have, whether with a client or each other to those we serve.

Excellence

Excellence

First Choice Safety Solutions staff is devoted to continuous improvement, excellence, professionalism, and innovation in our work.

Our Team

First Choice Safety Solutions is owned and managed by Stephen Bergel & Benjamin Ragsdale.
Both owners are passionate about seeking perfection and empowering those around them by exemplifying integrity,
honesty, fair attitude, self-discipline, accountability, and humility.

Benjamin Ragsdale

Benjamin Ragsdale

Co-Founder

CSHO, CUSP

Stephen Bergel

Stephen Bergel

Co-Founder

CSHO, CUSP, COHC

Ernest Young

Ernest Young

Manager

CUSP

Allan VanLew II

Allan VanLew II

Manager

Safety Professional

Eric Feldmann

Eric Feldmann

MANAGER

CSP

John Bernardo

John Bernardo

MANAGER

Safety Professional

Jeff Chandler

Jeff Chandler

MANAGER

Special Operations Training

Joshua Benderoth

Joshua Benderoth

SUPERVISOR

Safety Professional

Peter Kelly

Peter Kelly

CSP

 
Carl Sposato

Carl Sposato

Instructor

CSHO

Jacob Reagan

Jacob Reagan

Safety Professional
Rescue Technician

Chris Parietti

Chris Parietti

INSTRUCTOR

Rescue Technician

Jason Balletto

Jason Balletto

SUPERVISOR

Safety Professional

Reginald Hansen

Reginald Hansen

Safety Professional
Rescue Technician

Joseph Gray

Joseph Gray

Instructor

Rope Access Supervisor

Brandon Parenti

Brandon Parenti

Rescue Technician

Clarke Johnson

Clarke Johnson

Instructor

Rescue Technician

Kyle Clifton

Kyle Clifton

Rescue Technician

Looking to join our team of passionate safety professionals? Browse our open positions today.