If you know how to load and unload trucks, you have a highly in-demand skillset. You also do not mind working hard every day to support yourself and your family members. Still, a back injury may make it difficult or downright impossible to perform your job duties....
From machines and medical equipment to food processing and beer brewing, manufacturing is one of the five largest industries in the St. Paul metro area. Workers in the private manufacturing sector experienced 15% of total nonfatal workplace injuries in 2019 according...
Healthcare can be a particularly dangerous job for several reasons. The fast-paced, high-risk environment can lend itself to a variety of work-related injuries from biohazards to needle sticks. However, one of the most common injuries nurses suffer may not be what you...
Workplace accidents can lead to devastating, life-changing injuries. Workers in occupations from heavy industry and construction to retail and an office setting can get hurt and face medical treatments, time off work and a lengthy course of physical therapy. According...
Construction workers and those in heavy industry can struggle with dangerous job environments during nearly every shift. In general, workers are given safety instructions and proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for safety...
Workers in Minnesota’s agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting industry regularly put themselves in harm’s way. Many people might be surprised to hear these jobs are actually among the most dangerous in the state. According to the most recent data from the...
The modern economy depends on dedicated delivery drivers. If both large and small retailers did not have competent delivery professionals in their supply chains, two-day shipping would not be possible. As such, it is no surprise there were nearly 1.5 million delivery...
Between the dangerous chemicals, machinery and other hazards present on a construction site, workers in this profession face exposure to safety risks more frequently than in most other occupations. The 937 work-related deaths specific to the industry in 2015 in the...
From long, physically demanding hours to contact with biohazardous materials, registered nurses face challenges on the job daily that may endanger their own health. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs are at a greater-than-average risk of developing...
Working in a retail environment may seem relatively safe at first. But you may start to notice your back hurting over time. Being on your feet for several hours, lifting heavy objects and making repetitive movements can result in back pain. According to a recent...