Cintas Rental Location in Joplin Certified as VPP Star Site
Cintas 's (Nasdaq: CTAS) Rental Division in Joplin, Missouri has been awarded OSHA's VPP Star certification, recognizing exceptional workplace health and safety standards. The certification acknowledges sites maintaining injury rates below national averages and implementing comprehensive safety management systems. The Joplin location joins 131 other Cintas facilities with VPP Star certification, making Cintas the company with the most VPP Star certifications in the United States as of August 2024. The certification requires ongoing commitment and re-evaluation every three to five years, demonstrating the company's dedication to workplace safety and employee well-being.
La Divisione noleggio di Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) a Joplin, Missouri, ha ricevuto la certificazione VPP Star di OSHA, riconoscendo eccezionali standard di salute e sicurezza sul luogo di lavoro. La certificazione riconosce i siti che mantengono tassi di infortuni al di sotto delle medie nazionali e implementano sistemi di gestione della sicurezza completi. La sede di Joplin si unisce ad altre 131 strutture Cintas con certificazione VPP Star, rendendo Cintas l'azienda con il maggior numero di certificazioni VPP Star negli Stati Uniti a partire da agosto 2024. La certificazione richiede un impegno continuo e una rivalutazione ogni tre o cinque anni, dimostrando la dedizione dell'azienda alla sicurezza sul lavoro e al benessere dei dipendenti.
La División de Alquiler de Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) en Joplin, Missouri, ha recibido la certificación VPP Star de OSHA, que reconoce estándares excepcionales de salud y seguridad en el lugar de trabajo. La certificación reconoce sitios que mantienen tasas de lesiones por debajo de los promedios nacionales y que implementan sistemas de gestión de seguridad integrales. La ubicación de Joplin se une a otras 131 instalaciones de Cintas con certificación VPP Star, convirtiendo a Cintas en la empresa con más certificaciones VPP Star en los Estados Unidos a partir de agosto de 2024. La certificación requiere un compromiso continuo y una reevaluación cada tres a cinco años, demostrando la dedicación de la empresa a la seguridad en el trabajo y al bienestar de los empleados.
미주리주 조플린에 위치한 Cintas(나스닥: CTAS)의 렌탈 부서가 OSHA의 VPP Star 인증을 받았습니다. 이는 뛰어난 작업장 건강 및 안전 기준을 인정받은 것입니다. 이 인증은 부상율이 국가 평균 이하를 유지하고 종합적인 안전 관리 시스템을 시행하는 사이트를 인정합니다. 조플린 위치는 2024년 8월 현재 미국에서 가장 많은 VPP Star 인증을 보유한 Cintas의 131개 시설에 합류합니다. 이 인증은 지속적인 헌신과 3~5년마다 재평가를 요구하며, 작업장 안전과 직원 복지에 대한 회사의 헌신을 보여줍니다.
La division Location de Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) à Joplin, Missouri, a reçu la certification VPP Star d'OSHA, reconnaissant des normes exceptionnelles de santé et de sécurité au travail. La certification reconnaît les sites maintenant des taux de blessures inférieurs aux moyennes nationales et mettant en œuvre des systèmes de gestion de la sécurité complets. La localisation de Joplin rejoint 131 autres établissements Cintas avec la certification VPP Star, faisant de Cintas l'entreprise avec le plus grand nombre de certifications VPP Star aux États-Unis à partir d'août 2024. La certification exige un engagement constant et une réévaluation tous les trois à cinq ans, témoignant de l'engagement de l'entreprise envers la sécurité au travail et le bien-être des employés.
Die Rental Division von Cintas (Nasdaq: CTAS) in Joplin, Missouri, wurde mit der VPP Star-Zertifizierung von OSHA ausgezeichnet, die außergewöhnliche Standards für Gesundheit und Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz anerkennt. Die Zertifizierung erkennt Standorte an, die Verletzungsraten unterhalb der nationalen Durchschnittswerte aufweisen und umfassende Sicherheitsmanagementsysteme implementieren. Der Standort Joplin reiht sich in die 131 anderen Cintas-Einrichtungen mit VPP Star-Zertifizierung ein, wodurch Cintas ab August 2024 das Unternehmen mit den meisten VPP Star-Zertifizierungen in den Vereinigten Staaten ist. Die Zertifizierung erfordert ein fortlaufendes Engagement und eine Neubewertung alle drei bis fünf Jahre, was das Engagement des Unternehmens für Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz und das Wohlergehen der Mitarbeiter demonstriert.
- Achieved OSHA VPP Star certification at Joplin location, demonstrating superior safety standards
- Injury and illness rates below national industry average
- 131 VPP Star certified facilities, highest among U.S. companies
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The VPP Star certification at Cintas' Joplin facility represents a significant milestone in workplace safety but has minimal direct impact on investor considerations. While this adds to Cintas' impressive total of 131 VPP Star-certified facilities, leading all U.S. companies, the certification primarily reflects existing operational excellence rather than new business opportunities.
The certification demonstrates strong risk management and operational efficiency, potentially leading to reduced insurance costs and worker compensation claims. However, these benefits are already largely priced into the stock, as safety excellence is a known characteristic of Cintas' operations. The incremental financial impact of a single location's certification is negligible for a company of Cintas' size.
OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star recognizes Cintas location as a top worksite for health and safety management and practices
Cintas employee-partners at the
OSHA established the VPP Star program to recognize outstanding worksites that have implemented effective and comprehensive health and safety management systems. Companies that receive a VPP Star designation have achieved injury and illness rates at or below the national average for their respective industries and have developed robust programs for controlling workplace hazards. These include hazard control, safety training, jobsite analysis, and management leadership and worker involvement.
During the presentation, Brent Witthuhn, the
“We are truly honored to be recognized with this prestigious achievement,” said Witthuhn. “This accomplishment would not be possible without our employee-partners dedication and care for one another. Earning VPP certification requires an ongoing commitment to safety, before and after receiving this designation. We’ll continue to strive for better and improve our culture of safety.”
OSHA established VPP Star to promote effective and cooperative worksite health and safety in both private industry and government worksites.
Achieving VPP Star certification is a rigorous process. Businesses must show that both management and employees work together proactively to prevent workplace accidents. This is accomplished by implementing a comprehensive health and safety management system and maintaining injury and illness rates that are below the national averages reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for their specific industries.
This program is OSHA’s official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees who have achieved exemplary occupational health and safety. To remain in the program, participants must be re-evaluated every three to five years.
Cintas’ commitment to OSHA’s VPP Star program has set a new standard for
“Earning VPP certification requires a collaborative approach with the common goal of eliminating workplace injuries,” said Stephen Jenkins, Cintas Vice President of Health & Safety, whose department oversees the company’s VPP certification process. “Our positive discontent pushes us to achieve the highest standards and has helped us to earn another VPP certification. We are incredibly proud of our employee-partners and their efforts to maintain healthy and safe worksites.”
About Cintas Corporation
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in
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Michelle Goret, Cintas Vice President of Corporate Affairs | goretm@cintas.com, 513-972-4155
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