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Sewage Spill Closes Beaches in California

The spill volume was initially reported at 108,000 gallons by the department, but the Los Angeles Times reported it had increased to more than 1.5 million gallons as of July 19.

CSB Makes Emergency Planning/Response a Most Wanted Improvement

The board did this because the members concluded that poor emergency planning is a recurring finding in its investigations to date.

Seven Hawaiian Falls’ Water Parks Violate Child Labor Laws

The U.S. Department of Labor found underage workers using dangerous equipment and working outside of permitted hours.



U.S. Vehicles' Fuel Economy Progress on Track, EPA and DOT Announce

The National Program was developed jointly by the EPA and DOT, in coordination with CARB. It applies to passenger cars and light-duty trucks through model year 2025 and requires manufacturers to improve average fuel efficiency and reduce average greenhouse gas emissions over time.

The rule makes electronic registration mandatory (with the availability of a waiver process) beginning Jan. 4, 2020. The next biennial registration period will be Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2016.

FDA Rule Requires Registration of Food Facilities

Erwin C. Miller, chief of the Data Systems Integration Branch in FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, says the measure supports FDA's ability to respond quickly to food-related emergencies.

Australian Safety Agency Steps Up Four-Wheeler Safety Campaign

SafeWork New South Wales' Quad Bike Safety Improvement Program includes a $2 million dollar rebate package to encourage farmers to adopt preventive strategies and equipment.

Comments Sought on Smart Gun Specifications

The National Institute of Justice points out that the process is designed to spur the development of new technology and not to mandate that any particular individual or law enforcement agency adopt the technology once it is developed.

OSHA Cites Colorado Steel Mill

"Evraz needs involve their workers in identifying and correcting hazardous conditions to ensure more effective safety and health management systems," said David Nelson, OSHA's Area Director in Englewood, Colo. "Evraz needs to fix these hazards before someone is injured or worse."

FMCSA Declares Passenger Motor Carriers to be a Public Safety Hazard

FMCSA Declares Passenger Motor Carriers to be a Public Safety Hazard

A father and son have both been declared an imminent hazard to public safety.

BP Tallies Total Deepwater Horizon Costs: $61.6 Billion

"Over the past few months, we've made significant progress resolving outstanding Deepwater Horizon claims and today we can estimate all the material liabilities remaining from the incident. Importantly, we have a clear plan for managing these costs and it provides our investors with certainty going forward," said Brian Gilvary, BP's chief financial officer.

New Dry Eye Medication Approved By FDA

The chance of experiencing dry eye disease rises with age, affecting approximately 5 percent of the adult population age 30-40 and 10-15 percent of adults older than age 65; it is more common among women.

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Tobacco Control by States Upheld

An amicus brief from WHO and the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Secretariat provided an overview of global tobacco control, including the role of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The tribunal relied on the brief in its decision.

Philadelphia Construction Companies Asked to Act Now After Five Fatalities in One Month

OSHA is asking companies to make sure employees use the proper equipment when required.

Oil and Gas Equipment Manufacturer and Staffing Company Commit 34 Safety Violations: OSHA

Workers were exposed to unguarded machine, fall protection, and confined space hazards, according to OSHA.

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