Cintas Issues Top Five Safety Resolutions for 2012
January 17 2012 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
In 2010, more than 3.9 million workplace injuries and illnesses
were reported, many of which were preventable. No significant
changes to these statistics are expected for 2011. With the new
year now in full swing, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS), the
leader in first-aid and safety products, today identified the top
five safety resolutions for 2012 to help safety professionals
improve the health and wellness of their workplace.
“Workplace accidents result in lost productivity and excessive
injury costs, directly impacting both workers and a business’
success,” said Tom Lally, Director of Training and Compliance,
First Aid & Safety, Cintas. “Following these resolutions will
enable safety professionals to take their business beyond
compliance and build a safer work environment in 2012.”
The top safety resolutions for 2012 include:
- Perform regular audits of workplace
safety initiatives: Benchmark safety programs to establish a
baseline of performance. Once this has occurred, regularly audit
the program to ensure it is working. Solicit feedback from
employees and work with third-party organizations to pinpoint areas
that work well and/or need improvement.
- Set a zero-injury goal: Studies
show that workplaces with higher employee engagement programs are
less likely to have accidents and that reducing the frequency of
incidents allows worker productivity to remain high. To achieve a
culture of safety, create prevention programs that exceed
compliance regulations. Engage employees in the safety process by
having them lead committees and facilitate safety audits.
- Offer training classes
that engage employees: Blended training programs that
incorporate adult learning principles with traditional and
technology-mediated learning is more likely to capture the
attention of employees, and in turn, be more successful. In
addition to adjusting meeting formats, focus the content of safety
meetings on topics of interest to employees.
- Raise awareness of leading causes of
workplace injuries: Overexertion from excessive lifting,
falling objects and slip and fall injuries are among the most
common reported workplace incidents. Ensure that employees
understand the conditions that lead to common injuries and the
potential hazards associated with not following protocol. For
example, to reduce slip and fall incidents, train personnel to
clear excess liquid and objects from the floors immediately.
- Implement a first-aid cabinet:
Having a first-aid cabinet in the workplace ensures emergency
response can occur quickly in the event of an injury or illness.
Cabinets provide a centralized location for bandages, aspirin and
antibiotic ointment so employees know where to go should an
accident occur. This also makes it easier to maintain inventory and
keep track of items that need restocking.
“By developing engaging training programs and implementing
attainable goals, safety professionals can create a safe work
environment that protects workers and the company’s bottom line,”
added Lally. “A successful workplace is one that views safety as a
top priority year after year.”
For more information on first-aid and safety products, go to
http://www.cintas.com/FirstAidSafety/.
About Cintas:
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cintas Corporation provides
highly specialized services to businesses of all types. Cintas
designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform
programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom supplies,
promotional products, first aid and safety products, fire
protection services and document management services to
approximately 900,000 businesses. Cintas is a publicly held company
traded over the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol CTAS, and
is a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
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