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Tyco's Merger with Johnson Controls Approved

Shareholders of both companies approved the deal Aug. 17. The companies expect to complete the merger Sept. 2 and predict they will realize $1 billion of savings from synergies and productivity initiatives.

Company Cited After Cylinder Explosion

Two employees were severely injured Feb. 12, 2016, when a compressed gas cylinder designed for a fire-suppression system exploded while they were attempting to fill it with compressed air from a high-pressure source.

OSHA Testing Expedited Processing of Whistleblower Claims

The department acknowledged that OSHA's investigation process can take time and complainants may be able to receive a determination more quickly without losing their rights to a hearing by electing to expedite OSHA's processing of their claims.



This Cal Fire photo shows some of the Soberanes Fire near Big Sur, which had grown to about 77,000 acres and was only 60 percent contained as of Wednesday afternoon.

More Than 80,000 Flee California Wildfire

The Blue Cut wildfire near Los Angeles exploded to 25,626 acres with more than 1,300 firefighters and emergency workers involved in fighting it. Cal Fire is urging residents to be extremely cautious.

BHP Billiton Expects Dam Failure Findings Soon

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.

California Adopts Opioid Treatment Guidelines

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.

EPA and DOT Finalize Fuel Efficiency Standards for Trucks

EPA and DOT Finalize Fuel Efficiency Standards for Trucks

In terms of emissions and energy use, trucks are the second-largest segment in U.S. transportation.

Carhartt Announces Voluntary Recall of FR Sweatshirts

"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.

Some 7,000 American drivers per day were treated in emergency departments following motor vehicle crashes in 2012, CDC reported.

NIOSH Sets Web Meeting on Motor Vehicle Safety Center

The public web meeting will take place Sept. 14 from 1-5 p.m. Eastern.

FDA Updates Guidance on Premarket Safety for Dietary Supplements

FDA Updates Guidance on Premarket Safety for Dietary Supplements

"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 Technology Makes Improvements at Salt Lake City International Airport

Data Comm Technology Makes Improvements at Salt Lake City International Airport

Data Comm replaces traditional voice communications with digital information exchanges.

CSB Sends Team to Texas Flash Fire Site

"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 32nd Annual National VPPPA Safety & Health Conference is taking place Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2016, at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Fla. (VPPPA graphic)

Getting Ready for VPPPA's National Conference

"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.

#VPPPA32 Offers Full Day of Construction Safety Guidance

On Aug. 30, there eight hours of presentations devoted to construction safety topics divided into morning and afternoon sessions in the Sun C Ballroom.

MSHA Issues Warning to Drill Operators

"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."

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