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London – Workplace exposure to cleaning agents may increase the risk of developing asthma, finds a new study from Imperial College London.

Edmond, OK – Injury rates and safety climate at an organization may influence customer service, according to a study from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Atlanta – Drugs prescribed to treat opioid dependence are being ingested by unsupervised children, putting them at risk for serious injury or death, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Bloomington, IN – Common anti-fever medications may cause kidney damage in sick children, according to a new study from Indiana University and Butler University.

Washington – A new report from Trust for America’s Health offers several recommendations for preventing disease and improving overall health in America.

Berkeley, CA – Obese drivers are more likely to die in a motor vehicle crash than normal-weight drivers, according to a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of West Virginia.

Washington – A new Senate bill seeks to reduce illnesses and health care costs through preventive measures such as workplace wellness programs.

Cumming, IA – Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced Jan. 26 he would not run for re-election in 2014, after serving 40 years in Congress.

The 113th Congress gets underway, with occupational safety and health committee members and leaders selected for the upcoming term. Read about this and some of the most recent fines OSHA has proposed in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Now that President Barack Obama’s second term has begun, the administration is moving forward with filling agency vacancies.