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...
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Tips for reducing back pain at your retail job
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...
What are repetitive motion injuries?
Workers in Minnesota are at risk for suffering injuries on the job. One of the most common injuries all workers are at risk for are repetitive motion injuries. Repetitive motion injuries result from constant wear and tear on a worker's body. Repetitive motion injuries...
Minnesota law seeks to protect bus drivers from work injuries
Most jobs carry some risk of injury or illness. Of course, certain occupations pose a higher injury risk than others, but employers can take steps to ensure that their employees are safe. Some injuries, such as those caused by workplace violence, may seem less...
Minnesota marriage law impacts workers’ compensation policies
One of the biggest news items out of the state legislature in St. Paul this year was the legalization of same-sex marriage. For many Minnesotans, this means that they will now be eligible for a wide variety of benefits granted to married couples. Additionally, it...
Questions linger months after Minnesota postal worker’s death
Nearly two months after an accident claimed her husband's life, a Minnesota woman has decided to air her concerns. The woman's husband, who worked for the postal service for many years, was struck and killed by a mail truck in a parking lot at the Brooklyn Park Post...
Minnesota highway worker seriously injured by careless driver
Thousands of Minnesotans rely on the highway to get to work every day. In order for the roads to be clear and safe, during summer or winter, there are several public employees who work to make this possible. Unfortunately, highway maintenance can be a dangerous job. A...
Temporary workers face high injury risk in Minnesota
In a slowly recovering economy, many people are struggling to find steady, well-paying jobs. As a result, they might turn to temporary employment, which they might not have considered in a stronger economy. At the same time, reports indicate that employers are...
Employers may have to take steps to prevent cold-related injuries
Minnesota's recent cold snap affected nearly everyone in the state. Although some people may have had to make minor adjustments in their daily schedule to accommodate record-low temperatures, those who regularly work outdoors may have had much more serious concerns....
Will new safety rules make it to poultry processing plants?
Working in a manufacturing or industrial setting can be very taxing. The unfortunate reality is that the physically demanding work in this setting can lead to injuries. Although some injuries result from a one-time accident, others develop over the course of time as...