POST EMPLOYMENT PLANS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2016	Aug. 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Maximum contribution rate of annual eligible earnings to be matched under 401(k) plans		4.00%
United States Operations [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized		$ 2.0	$ 1.8	$ 1.7
Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized		$ 2.9	$ 3.1	$ 3.1
Maximum [Member] | Non-Officer [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employee contribution rate	2.00%