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OSHA Orders Southern Air to Withdraw Lawsuit and Pay $7.9 Million to Whistleblowers OSHA has ordered Southern Air Inc., a Norwalk, Conn.-based air cargo carrier, to withdraw a lawsuit it filed against nine former employees and pay them more than $7.9 million in wages, damages and legal fees. Southern Air, however, announced intentions to appeal, claiming OSHA's findings are without merit. To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/standards/osha/osha-southern-lawsuit-pay-6734/ --3. Sandy Says: I Challenge You to Apply for America's Safest Companies Over 100 companies have been honored as America's Safest Companies. Although they vary in industry, size, hazards and location, they all have a couple of things in common: An understanding and appreciation for the value of safety and a fierce pride in what they do. Are you ready to be one of America's Safest Companies? To view the full article go to: http://ehstoday.com/safety/news/challenge_2 --4. 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