When you try to identify risk factors on a construction site, most people will talk about heights. Working at significant elevations can be dangerous, and falls are one of the leading causes of death among construction workers and a major cause of injury. However, it...
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Blog
Types of toxic gases in the workplace
The workplace can be a dangerous place in Minnesota. It is not uncommon for workers to encounter toxic chemicals or harmful gases that could lead to health problems and workers' compensation claims. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of toxic gases...
What benefits are collectible under workersʼ compensation?
Immediately after a workplace incident, your main focus may be on getting treatment for yourself or even cleaning up the scene so that work can resume. It is only after you go to the doctor and find out how extensive your injuries are that you start to worry about...
What you need to know about workers’ compensation in Minnesota
Workers' compensation is a form of insurance for employees injured in the line of duty. It provides medical benefits and wage replacement in case of an accident in exchange for waiving the right to sue your employer for your workplace injuries. Under Minnesota laws,...
Handling asbestos at work can lead to illness decades later
Workplace illnesses develop for many different reasons. Someone who handles radioactive materials could develop cancer, while someone who works in a hospital could acquire the same infection that their patients have through direct exposure or due to handling...
Hard hats are critical safety equipment at construction sites
People who work on construction sites are likely accustomed to wearing a hard hat, but others might wonder why this piece of equipment is so important. One of the most important reasons is that it protects the head from items that might fall or be flung against it. ...
Job-related hearing loss
Workers in Minnesota should know that if they have hearing loss related to their jobs, they may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. In many lines of work, people are repeatedly exposed to loud noises for long periods of time. This is true on factory floors,...
Summer heat poses dangers to Minneapolis construction workers
As cold as the winters are in Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes can become unbearably hot and humid in the summer. If you are in an air-conditioned high rise or enjoying cool breezes coming off one of those lakes, it’s not so bad. But if you are a construction...
Dispute resolution after a workers’ compensation claim is denied
Minnesota is one of several states that strive to help injured workers address denied workers’ compensation claims. As such, the state Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) offers several methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for involved parties. In many...
How do independent medical examinations affect you?
If you get hurt at work and have a claim for workers’ compensation, then you may be asked to complete an independent medical examination. This independent medical examination will take place with a doctor selected by your employer or insurer. The purpose of this...
