G&K Services Helps Businesses Focus on Workplace Safety During National Safety Month
June 18 2015 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
G&K Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: GK), a leading
provider of uniforms and facility services programs, is joining
organizations across the United States to raise awareness and
improve workplace safety this June during National Safety
Month.
”While workplace safety is always a high priority, National
Safety Month provides a great opportunity to raise awareness of
what it takes to prevent work-related injuries,” said Dave Euson,
G&K’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales. “We encourage
businesses to conduct a safety review of their facilities and ask
the right questions to reduce risks in several commonly overlooked
areas.”
Does your staff have the appropriate
safety accessories?To help ensure your employees take the
necessary precautions, provide safety gear, such as hard hats, ear
plugs, safety glasses and gloves. Take the extra step to encourage
compliance by making these items easily accessible.
Are dangerous areas clearly
identified?Even the most safety-focused people can overlook
everyday risks inherent in their jobs. Warning signs or floor mats
with safety messages can remind employees of potential hazards and
prompt them to take necessary precautions.
Is a first-aid kit readily
available?OSHA advises businesses to have adequate first aid
supplies available to treat potential workplace injuries. First aid
kits should be stored in a place where they are readily available
for emergency access. To comply with ANSI standards, first aid kits
must contain ten required items. These items can quickly become
depleted, so check first aid kits frequently to ensure these items
are in stock and ready for use.
Are employees visible in low-light
areas?Employee visibility is critical to workplace safety.
Enhanced-visibility and high-visibility (ANSI-compliant) uniforms
offer increased visibility for people who work in low-light or
hazardous environments, such as warehouses, construction sites, and
areas near high speed vehicles.
Are electrical maintenance workers in
flame resistant or arc-rated apparel?Anyone who installs,
maintains, or repairs energized electrical systems could be at risk
for exposure to electric arc flash. Electricians, or anyone who
performs electrical maintenance work, should be outfitted with the
proper safety uniforms and other personal protective equipment
(PPE) based on a hazard risk assessment.
Keeping safety top of mind and staying educated on safety
standards and regulations will help ensure a safe workplace. For
more information on how G&K Services can help your business
improve workplace safety, visit www.gkservices.com.
About G&K Services,
Inc.G&K Services, Inc. is a service-focused market
leader of branded uniform and facility services programs in the
United States, and is the largest such provider in Canada.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, G&K Services has
nearly 7,800 employees serving approximately 170,000 customers from
160 facilities in North America. G&K Services is a publicly
held company traded over the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the
symbol GK and is a component of the Standard & Poor’s SmallCap
600 Index. For more information visit www.gkservices.com.
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G&K Services, Inc.Jeff Huebschen,
952-912-5773Director, Investor
RelationsJeff.Huebschen@gkservices.com
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