The giant mining company reported a $6.2 billion year-end loss on Aug. 16 but said "good progress" is being made on environmental restoration, community resettlement, and community health following the November 2015 collapse of the Fundão tailings dam at Samarco in southeastern Brazil, a disaster that killed 19 people, including 14 working on the dams at the time.
The Department of Industry Relations' Office of Administrative Law approved the final version of the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule regulations that updates the Chronic Pain Medical Treatment Guidelines and adopts Opioids Treatment Guidelines.
In terms of emissions and energy use, trucks are the second-largest segment in U.S. transportation.
"Test results indicate inconsistencies in the performance ratings of these industrial garments, and some of the garments may not currently meet the requirements of NFPA 2112 and NFPA 70E," the company's announcement stated.
The public web meeting will take place Sept. 14 from 1-5 p.m. Eastern.
"This revised draft guidance is an important step forward in the agency's work to protect public health from potentially dangerous new dietary ingredients," said Steven Tave, acting director of FDA's Office of Dietary Supplement Programs.
Data Comm replaces traditional voice communications with digital information exchanges.
"The CSB has investigated too many incidents involving hot work – my thoughts go out to the workers and their families affected by this tragedy," said Chairperson Vanessa Allen Sutherland.
"The conference lasts four days, but the knowledge and experiences last a lifetime," as the VPPPA says its in its pre-show documents explaining why the #VPPPA32 conference is worthwhile for attendees.
On Aug. 30, there eight hours of presentations devoted to construction safety topics divided into morning and afternoon sessions in the Sun C Ballroom.
"Failing to follow safe drilling practices has tragic consequences, as we've sadly seen," said Assistant Secretary Joseph A. Main. "Paying attention to safe job procedures, staying clear of rotating drill and augers, complying with drilling safety standards, and following best practices will reduce the risk of death or injury."
The Aug. 29-Sept. 1 conference features three packed days of educational sessions and two intriguing keynote speakers, as well as the first annual DoD VPP Achievement Awards.
The campaign, called "Our Roads, Our Responsibility," will raise public awareness about how to operate safely around large trucks and buses.
Two governors sought to remove marijuana from Schedule I and reschedule it as medical cannabis in Schedule II, asserting it has an accepted medical use in the United States, is safe for use under medical supervision, and has a relatively low potential for abuse, especially in comparison with other Schedule II drugs.
The 2016 International Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society is taking place next month in Washington, D.C., and features an intriguing and timely technical program, with 125 concurrent sessions.
No injuries have been reported in connection with these generators, but consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Kohler to schedule a free repair by the closest authorized dealer.
To assess their leadership engagement, safety professionals can poll their employees to determine the amount and the quality of BBS information disseminated.
The company is based in Belle Glade, Fla., and operates 12 buses and six trucks, according to the agency.
"In some areas, 6 inches or more of dust had accumulated, creating a dangerous risk of explosion," said Theresa A. Naim, director of OSHA's Erie Area Office.
The Women's Bureau has awarded $1.1 million in grants for research on how these programs can be developed in the United States.