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According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s recently released 2013 Annual Enforcement Results, EPA levied over $1.1 Billion in civil penalties for violations of environmental regulations last year.  EPA also handed down over $4.5 in criminal fines and mandatory environmental projects in 2013, and sentenced violators to a combined 161 years in prison.

Each year in March, Prevent Blindness America (www.preventblindness.org) makes a nationwide effort to focus attention on the important issue of workplace eye injuries and educate the American workforce about the tools and techniques that could help prevent the estimated 700,000 injuries that occur annually.

Industrial Scientific is pleased to announce it has attained certification to Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001. This global standard recognizes systems that enable continuous improvement in the area of occupational health and safety.

Almost every modern manufacturing production process uses flammable liquids, including fuels, solvents, cleaners, paints and adhesives. The possibility of a fire or explosion occurring from flammable liquid use makes these liquids extremely dangerous if not handled and stored properly.

Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA® and PROTECTA® brands, has launched a new website inspired by the company’s commitment to quality, innovation and safety as the global leader in fall protection. The new site is designed to be more user-friendly and to provide customers around the world with the insights and information they need with just a few clicks.

Health & Safety Institute (HSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Ghizzoni-O’Neal as National Accounts Director. A former National Account Manager for Philips Healthcare, she brings significant emergency care industry experience to HSI’s American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), MEDIC First Aid, Summit Training Source, EMP Canada, 24-7 EMS, and 24-7 Fire brands of training programs and services.

Honeywell Safety Products announced the 2014 open enrollment schedule, featuring Miller^® fall prevention and protection training. This comprehensive offering of fall prevention and protection classes is part of the Honeywell Safety Institute, an initiative aimed at providing educational tools, resources, and training programs that inspire workers to implement good safety practices in industries around the globe.

The first step in developing your strategic plan for a year’s worth of safety training starts with the assessment phase. You want to assess the current state of your training activities. Use worker focus groups and perception surveys for larger groups to learn how satisfied the workforce is with what you have been doing in training in the past year.

Wiley X®, Inc. has announced its team of sponsored NASCAR drivers for 2014, and once again, it reads like a "who's who" of America's favorite sport. Among the Wiley X Pro Racing Team this year are proven champions, racing legends, perennial fan favorites and exciting, up-and-coming stars. One thing they all have in common - they depend on Wiley X's Absolute Premium Protection and crystal clear vision to keep them and their teams focused on victory.

Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS), a leader in first-aid supplies and automated external defibrillator (AED) programs, today announced it has raised $195,000 for the American Heart Association (AHA) through its participation in more than 50 nationwide Heart Walks & Runs in 2013. This total surpasses the initial goal of raising $175,000 to fight heart disease. The Cintas 2014 schedule will aim to generate $220,000 for the cause.