Minnesota mine workers may be interested in learning that the Department of Labor has proposed new regulations that are aimed at improving safety in their profession. The proposed rules were released on June 7 and would mandate that mining companies conduct...
While many Minnesota workers spend the warmer months indoors, those whose jobs involve outdoor activities can face increased risks during the summer. As heat increases, many people attempt to work without adjusting for the changing environment. However, heat and...
Healthy work environments are empowering for employees and create a safety culture that is important to maintain and improve performance. This is particularly true for medical professionals because they are exposed to many safety and health concerns. However,...
According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, welders in Minnesota and across the United States face serious health hazards on the job. The agency says both fusion and pressure welding produce harmful metal fumes and gas byproducts that can...
Minnesota workers may be interested to know falls are considered one of the most common workplace injuries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only transportation-related accidents lead to more workplace deaths. Falls cost employers more than $15 billion in...
Most employers are required to have some form of workers' compensation coverage that pays for employees' financial losses if they become injured on the job. However, just because an injury does not happen on a job site or in an office does not mean it is not covered....
Motorists in Minnesota may have noticed trucks fitted with large yellow boxes as they approach highway construction zones. These boxes are called attenuators, and they are essentially honeycombs made of aluminum and filled with either air or sand. They are designed to...
Whether a company is based in Minnesota or any other state, it is important that safety in the workplace is more than a priority. Instead, it should be a core value by which everyone in the company lives. For instance, on a hot day, it may be a good idea for employers...
When Minnesota workers are injured on the job, they will likely be entitled to workers' compensation benefits under their employer's coverage. However, employees must ensure that their injury was work-related and that they were covered by the employer's insurance...
A visit by an Occupational Safety and Health Administration official can make any Minnesota business owner feel concerned and anxious. However, there are certain ways business operators can make sure they're prepared for an OSHA inspection. Because OSHA inspectors...