Cintas Corporation Achieves VPP Star Certification in Richmond

On May 14, 2025, Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) proudly announced that its First Aid Division site located in Richmond, Virginia, has been honored with the prestigious VPP Star certification by the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Administration (VOSH). This accolade reflects Cintas' unwavering commitment to maintaining exemplary health and safety standards at its worksites.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) established the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Star designation to recognize companies that demonstrate outstanding workplace safety and health practices. Organizations that achieve this status have effectively implemented comprehensive health and safety management systems and have recorded injury and illness rates significantly below the national averages for their respective industries.

The VPP Star program serves as a benchmark for safety excellence, promoting cooperative efforts between management and employees to prevent workplace incidents. To qualify for this honor, companies must undergo a rigorous evaluation process, showcasing their commitment to proactive safety measures.

During the certification presentation, Rachel Jones, General Manager of the Richmond facility, accepted the VPP Star honor on behalf of her team. She expressed immense pride in their collective achievement, stating, “Achieving VPP Star status is a major accomplishment for our employee-partners. I am very proud of our team’s collective effort in reaching this recognition, as it demonstrates our proactive approach to protecting our most valuable asset: our people.”

Jones emphasized that the dedication and collaboration shown by her team have been pivotal in maintaining the standards necessary for this recognition. The sentiment underscores Cintas' ongoing commitment to fostering a safe and healthy work environment.

As of April 2025, Cintas holds an impressive total of 139 VPP Star certified facilities across the United States, a number that significantly surpasses that of any other company in the industry. This achievement showcases Cintas' leadership in workplace safety and health management, setting a new standard for organizations throughout the nation.

Stephen Jenkins, Cintas Vice President of Health & Safety, underscored the importance of collective effort in achieving VPP certification. “Achieving VPP certification is a team effort focused on eliminating workplace injuries,” he stated. “Our drive for excellence motivates us to meet the highest standards. We are extremely proud of our employee-partners and their dedication to maintaining safe and healthy worksites.”

Cintas’ commitment to occupational health and safety is not a one-time achievement but rather an ongoing journey. The VPP Star certification requires participants to undergo re-evaluation every three to five years to ensure compliance with safety standards. This continuous improvement process reinforces Cintas’ dedication to not only achieving safety excellence but also maintaining it over time.

Cintas Corporation is a leading provider of essential services and products designed to help businesses maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment. The company supports over one million businesses of varying sizes by providing uniforms, facility services, first aid and safety products, and much more. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market and is a component of the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.

As Cintas continues to expand its safety initiatives, the recognition of the Richmond facility as a VPP Star site serves as a testament to the company’s enduring commitment to the health and safety of its employees and partners.