Minneapolis workers who are required to be exposed to beryllium, a lightweight metal often used in electronics, should be aware that the Occupational Safety and Health Association updated a rule regarding the amount of exposure that is legally allowed. The standards...
Back in 1995, the number of truck drivers on U.S. roads were almost three million, and that number grows every year. People may be surprised to learn of how many different injuries the operators of big rigs are exposed, outside of those typically caused by crashes....
In 2014, musculoskeletal injuries like sprains and strains cost construction workers around the country about $46 million in lost wages. A report released by the Maryland-based Center for Construction Research and Training suggests that this type of injury is...
Employers in Minnesota and around the country may wish to revisit their company policies dealing with drug testing, incentive programs and accident and injury reporting in light of a rule that OSHA began enforcing on Dec. 1, 2016. The federal agency relies on the...
Minnesota employees may have heard that in 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor had recommended revamping the workers' compensation system around the country. However, with the fact that the Trump presidency wants to reduce government involvement, those plans will...
Scissor lifts can cause significant and sometimes fatal injuries if they are not used properly. Workers in Minnesota as well as their employers may benefit from tips regarding the proper usage of this type of industrial equipment. The Occupational Safety and Health...
Some Minnesota employees often have to use ladders to complete their tasks below them. However, they should make sure that the ladders they use have gates instead of chains as a protective mechanism against falling. The primary issue with using a chain for fall...
Not every legal issue should progress to a courtroom battle. By the same token, however, initial setbacks do not have to be the final word. Having an attorney that understands that distinction -- when to pursue settlement negotiations or prepare for trial -- is...
A job-related back injury can happen for a number of reasons. Regardless of how your injury occurred, a back injury can compromise your ability to do your job well, move without pain and continue in the same line of employment. Do not dismiss your back injury as...
Each year, a number of Minnesotans are seriously injured while working in warehouses. However, there are precautions employers can take to minimize the risk of warehouse accidents and injuries so that workers and visiting contractors are protected. Business owners...