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While many employers in Minnesota have tried to increase their emphasis on worker safety, the number of fatalities in the workplace continues to rise. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has revealed that workplace fatalities have increased by 2% since...
When you think of potential injuries that could be incurred at work in Minnesota, eye injuries may not make the top of the list. However, there are a surprising number of eye injuries in the workplace each year. Prevent Blindness America reports that an estimated...
For some employees in Minnesota or other U.S. states, a bad day on the job means running late or missing an important deadline. For others, it means becoming seriously injured or even worse. Unfortunately, on-the-job injuries occur every day. Employers have a legal...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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: •...
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...
