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...
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...
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...
Many Minnesota occupations present workers with hazards to their eye health. To promote better eye protection, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has initiated a public campaign to educate people about eye injuries at work and preventative safety. It has been...
Every year, more than four million workers suffer injury or are killed at or due to their jobs. In an effort to reduce these numbers, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a Safe and Sound program. The goal of this...
In response to the revised Hazard Communication Standard, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has designated a new class of hazards. Workers in Minneapolis companies should be aware that there is a Hazard Not Otherwise Classified category. These are...
Many people consider nursing to be one of the highest callings. You spend your days devoting your life to helping care for the sick and injured. Sometimes, though, you focus so hard on taking care of others that you forget to take care of yourself. Unfortunately, this...