by Brianna Crandall — January 31, 2014—Cintas Corporation has released tips to help businesses in the New York and New Jersey area prepare for the crowds and activities accompanying Super Bowl events that FMs in other areas may also find useful for preparing for large local events or busy seasons.
To help businesses prepare for the onslaught of fans, celebrities, tourists and partiers who will descend upon the New York/New Jersey region this weekend, Cintas Corporation has announced a checklist of items to keep facilities clean, safe and in top condition before, during and after the festivities.
“There’s a lot of work that goes into welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors to your area or business,” said Erin Andrews, Cintas spokesperson and sportscaster for Fox Sports. “From deep cleaning carpets to stocking first-aid cabinets and reviewing disaster preparedness plans, a little planning goes a long way in keeping operations running smoothly during the event.”
Cintas’ pre-event activity checklist includes:
- Deep clean tile and carpets so they are in top condition for guests’ arrival
- Refresh entrance matting to make a positive first impression and reduce the opportunity for slips and falls
- Restock first-aid supply cabinets
- Ensure fire protection equipment is operational and in compliance
- Test all emergency lighting to ensure guests will be able to evacuate safely in the event of a power outage
- Review emergency preparedness plans to keep evacuation routes and emergency contacts top of mind for employees
- Establish a first-responder team in case of an incident and review locations for first-aid supplies and automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
- Review training on social media use and business etiquette to limit future liability
- Stock up on cleaning supplies
- Deep clean restrooms
- Review your uniform program to ensure employees have enough shirts and pants to keep them looking fresh throughout long hours
- Develop a plan of action for handling big groups
- Strategically place secure document shredding containers throughout the property for visitors to dispose of papers containing sensitive personal information
During the event, Cintas recommends organizations take the following steps:
- Walk the property daily to identify spills or stains for removal
- Regularly refill first-aid cabinets
- Check restrooms to restock supplies and remove trash at least once an hour during peak traffic, if not more often
- Refill cleaning supplies on a daily basis
- Keep staff motivated with regular team meetings to identify daily highlights
At the end of the event, Cintas recommends the following:
- Deep clean tile and carpet to restore floors to remove soil that built up throughout the event
- Deep clean restrooms so they are in top condition
- Refill first-aid cabinets
- Replace any empty fire extinguishers
- Thoroughly clean all hard surfaces in the building
- Securely shred confidential documents
- Recognize star performers
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all types primarily throughout North America. Cintas designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services and document management services for more than one million businesses.
