Many people in Minnesota might be unaware that workplace injuries can be caused by insects and animals. This risk is more common during the warmer parts of the year and in outdoor workplaces, but pests can cause harm in virtually all environments. In addition to bites...
Recycling workers in Minnesota work in a dangerous industry, according to a study that was published on June 23 by University of Illinois School of Public Health researchers and other experts. The study found that recycling workers are more than two times more likely...
A confined space is an area that is big enough for an employee to enter but has limited entrances and exits and is not meant for continuous worker occupancy. OSHA issued a confined space standard in 1993 that remains applicable for all industries in general. However,...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has accused Ashley Furniture of violating federal safety regulations because it did not report an accident that cost an employee his finger. The company, which has retail outlets in Minnesota and other states, has...
The Mine Safety and Health Administration has announced that safety inspection efforts are being stepped up in Minnesota and around the country. The announcement follows a series of fatal mine and quarry accidents on August 3. A burst silo at a gravel and sand mine in...
An information sheet released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in July 2015 reminds employers in Minnesota and around the country about the importance of properly maintaining workplace eyewash facilities. Eyewash stations are required in many HBV...
Although welding is one of the most dangerous career choices, it does not have to be. Welders are exposed to personal injury risks because of the extreme heat that they deal with on a daily basis. However, Minnesota welders who are aware of these risks and take the...
A new study shows that emergency services employees who work overtime shifts in Minnesota and nationwide are around 60 percent more likely to become injured or ill than those who work 12 hours or less. Researchers found that the risk increases the longer the shift...
On a national scale, fatal workplace injuries increased by 2 percent from 2013 to 2014. Minnesota employees who wonder about workplace safety might evaluate these statistics in light of their own occupational concerns and risks. For example, the majority of...
Minnesota employers may benefit from reviewing ways they can improve their lockout practices. Safety equipment is not only required at the work site but can also go a long way towards protecting employees from hazards such as trips, slips and falls, contamination and...