Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Blog
AFL-CIO report shows worker deaths decreasing
Workplace accidents and fatalities are decreasing in Minnesota and across the United States, according to a new report by the AFL-CIO. However, the report also identifies areas where worksite safety needs to be improved. Occupational fatalities in 2018 The AFL-CIO is...
Basics on excavation and trenching safety
Construction workers in Minnesota are no doubt aware that excavations and trenches are among the most dangerous areas of their job site. OSHA defines an excavation as a cut, cavity, trench or depression made in the ground through the artificial removal of earth. As...
Machine shop workers commonly sustain hand injuries
Minnesota contains the Iron Range and a lot of industrial machine shops that help convert iron and other metal into sellable goods. The state also features a lot of forested lands and woodworking shops that turn raw wooden material into profitable items like furniture...
Exposure to silica dust might be harming workers in Minnesota
A group of workers in four states have suffered from severe lung damage after breathing in silica dust while cutting stone countertops. As a result, lawmakers in Congress are petitioning the Department of Labor to set new regulations to protect the workers who deal...
How to protect yourself as a nurse
Being a nurse is a very demanding job that often leads to taking care of others more than yourself. However, even if that is your job title, you should always ensure that your safety comes first. You can't help someone if you're injured or ill. Therefore, the...
Planning, providing and training: the basics of fall prevention
When it comes to preventing falls in the workplace, employers in Minnesota should start with OSHA's three preliminary steps: planning, providing and training. If they do not, they may face all kinds of headaches. Consider how a fall-related injury can lead to: •...
Outdoor worker safety in the Minnesota summers
During the hotter days of summer in Minnesota, you may run a high risk for a heat-related illness if you work outside. There's a range of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion, heat rash, heat cramps and heatstroke. Below is a brief summary of what they...
What to know about workplace injuries and illnesses
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 2.8 nonfatal workplace injuries or illnesses per 100 full-time employees in 2018. That represents a decline from 10.9 cases per 100 full-time employees throughout Minnesota and the rest of the country in...
Safety tips for electrical workers
While safety is an important consideration for all workers in Minnesota, adhering to safety protocols takes on an added importance for electrical workers. About 1,000 people a year lose their lives in electricity-related accidents. Many of these unfortunate...
Workers’ compensation in Minnesota, and what’s covered
Injured workers in Minnesota are eligible for workers' compensation benefits, but it would be wise to know what the laws surrounding it are like. First of all, employers are required to carry workers' comp insurance. With approval, though, they may obtain...
