The state of Minnesota has adopted federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements for reporting hospitalizations and amputations with the difference that such injuries are reported at a state rather than a federal level. OSHA instituted the...
When employers in Minnesota and across the country strive to make safer workplaces, they show that they value the health and lives of their employees. However, some companies may not realize the importance of this issue until an employee is severely injured or killed...
Many Minnesota residents likely suffer from work-related hearing loss. In fact, work-related hearing loss is more common than any other work-related injury that affects workers in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that hazardous...
Falls from heights as well as a result of poor working surfaces is a problem on many Minnesota construction sites. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has long had standards dealing with this issue for both the construction and maritime industries. The...
The need for tree care in Minnesota can range from simple upkeep at residences to major renovations to protect structures and individuals on public property. The dangers presented by trees can range from the risk of damage to structures from a falling tree to serious...
Nurses often lift or reposition patients during their day-to-day work. According to the American Nurses Association, the average adult weighs 169 pounds; however, considering the size of the geriatric population and a rapid increase of obese patients, individual...
According to research, Minnesota employees may be more likely to stay healthier and safer on the job when their workplace environments improve. This research has driven a shift in the focus of U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Institute for...
More and more, the number of employees aged 55 and older are increasing in workplaces around the country. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers of this age group represented nearly a fifth of the workforce in 2010, and by 2024, the amount could increase...
Minnesota workers in the manufacturing sector put a lot of physical efforts into their jobs. Safety experts know that simple changes in workflow procedures could reduce musculoskeletal injuries caused by repetitive motions, but they have struggled to find easy and...
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...