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Chicago – Although 27 percent of employees experience workplace bullying, the majority do not confront or report the behavior, indicates a survey released April 20 by job search website CareerBuilder.

Washington – NIOSH designated Bisphenol A as a skin sensitizer in a skin notation profile released April 12.

The National Safety Council “Rising Stars of Safety” program gives national recognition to individuals younger than 40 who have stepped up as leaders to transform their organizations’ safety culture and promote continuous safety improvement.

Washington – NIOSH recently issued a Current Intelligence Bulletin containing a review of scientific information and recommended exposure limits for titanium dioxide.

Tumwater, WA – A new law requires the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries to adopt requirements for handling hazardous drugs in the health care industry.

Athens, GA – A workplace culture that accepts risk and promotes completing the job as quickly as possible is partially to blame for the increase in firefighter deaths, indicates a study from the University of Georgia.

Washington – Days after Congress passed a budget for the current fiscal year that maintained OSHA funding at present levels, agency administrator David Michaels was on Capitol Hill defending OSHA’s request for a budget increase in FY 2012.

Washington – The Office of Management and Budget on April 12 completed its review of OSHA’s final rule on general working conditions for shipyard employment.

Raise awareness about the importance of preventing work injuries and illnesses during North American Occupational Safety and Health Week.

Washington – As Congress convenes hearings on whether regulations place too much burden on businesses, a new report suggests the rulemaking process is long and complicated and already prioritizes business interests.