Cintas Gets VPP Star in FL, MS

Cintas Corp., Mason, OH, recently announced that its uniform-rental locations in Jacksonville, FL, and Jackson, MS, have received Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), according to a news release.

VPP Star is OSHA’s highest recognition for the practice of and commitment to exemplary occupational safety and health. Voluntary Protection Program Star certification is earned by businesses who meet very rigorous safety requirements and can prove that the elimination of injuries is a key component of a company’s culture.

Approximately 155 employee-partners work at the uniform rental facility in Jackson, while 140 staff are employed at the Jacksonville facility. The Jackson location officially began the VPP process in 2015, and received mentorship from safety leaders at Nucor. The Jacksonville location officially began the VPP process in 2012, and received mentorship from safety leaders at Johns Manville.

Since 2011, a total of 69 Cintas’ facilities have been recognized under the VPP program. Cintas is currently ranked second nationally for companies with VPP sites. The company has approximately 250 facilities throughout the world actively pursuing VPP recognition by OSHA or the equivalent under a similar certifying body. This includes operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Honduras.

To read about the Jackson location, click here. For more information about the Jacksonville location, click here.