G&K Services Helps Businesses Focus on Workplace Safety During National Safety Month

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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