ARAMARK Recognized for Its Approach to Employee Safety and Claims Management with Theodore Roosevelt Workers` Compensation and Disability Management Award

Company`s commitment to its employees has reduced the number of work-related
injuries by half
PHILADELPHIA--(Business Wire)--
ARAMARK, a global provider of professional services, has received the 2009
Theodore Roosevelt Workers` Compensation and Disability Management Award for its
employee safety and claims management programs.

The award is given by Risk & Insurance magazine, a leading publication in the
risk management industry, to honor organizations for their efforts to reduce the
frequency and severity of injuries to workers. The magazine recognizes only one
company, one nonprofit organization, and one federal agency annually. This is
the 16th year the awards have been given.

ARAMARK employs approximately 260,000 people who provide food, facility and
uniform management services to thousands of organizations in millions of
locations globally. Consistent with its long history of caring for its people,
the company initiated a new approach to employee safety, workers` compensation
and disability management in 2004. Since then, ARAMARK has reduced the number of
employee injury claims - as well as the number of days its people lose because
of injuries - by 50 percent.

"At ARAMARK, our vision is to provide a work environment in which no one gets
hurt," said Debbie Rodgers, vice president of global risk management for
ARAMARK. "Not only do we feel our approach is the right thing to do, we believe
it is essential to creating a company where the best people want to work. We are
honored by this recognition, which is a testament to our commitment to our
people."

ARAMARK has instituted a holistic approach to employee safety and risk
management, in which all elements of safety, workers` compensation, disability
management, risk management, and return-to-work are managed centrally. This
award-winning approach comprises:

* A continued commitment from the company`s leadership team to work toward an
environment in which no one gets hurt.
* A portfolio of education and recognition programs to encourage managers and
employees to maintain a safe environment.
* Integrated data and communications technology to allow a thorough analysis of
when and why accidents happen, so that they can be prevented in the future.
* A triage process to allow the company to respond to reports of employee
injuries quickly.
* Easy-to-understand literature to educate injured employees about resources
available to them.
* Education and support for both supervisors and employees to speed up
employees` recovery and ability to return to work.

ARAMARK has been recognized as an employer of choice by several organizations.
It has been listed as one of the Best Places to Launch a Career by BusinessWeek,
one of the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles by the National Business Group
on Health, and as a top employer in many regions nationally. The company also
ranked first in its industry on FORTUNE magazine's 2009 list of "World's Most
Admired Companies," and it is consistently on the Global Outsourcing 100, a list
of the world`s most prestigious outsourcing service providers.

About ARAMARK Employee Advocacy

As one of the world`s largest employers, our 260,000 worldwide employees are our
most valuable and important asset. We provide competitive wages and benefits,
embrace diversity, promote inclusion, and encourage personal and professional
development. We are united by a culture that celebrates and rewards an
entrepreneurial spirit by treating our employees with respect and dignity,
making ARAMARK a company where the best people want to work.

About ARAMARK

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food
services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care
institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and
businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine's 2009 list of "World's Most
Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently
ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its
industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly
address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities
by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and
wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has
approximately 260,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at
the company's Web site, www.aramark.com, or www.twitter.com/aramarknews.

ARAMARK
Kristine Grow, 215-238-3538
grow-kristine@aramark.com

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