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...
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...
Employers in Minnesota and throughout the country may face serious consequences if a worker is hurt or killed on the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 240 reported deaths in 2014 involving workers who were struck by falling objects or...