If your teen has a job after school and on the weekends or is planning to work during summer vacation, you probably assume that their employers don’t have a lot of the same obligations to them that they have to their adult, full-time employees – like providing...
Year: 2022
Construction workers must watch out for these 3 common incidents
There are so many unique factors at a construction site that no two projects will create the same kind of risk for the workers involved. Still, federal construction industry safety data shows that there are certain kinds of incidents that are more likely to occur and...
The risks of working in fast food
You’ve been working at this restaurant for a while now. You’re friends with your coworkers and enjoy their company. You know how to use all the equipment efficiently and swiftly to complete your job. You may think you’re fairly proficient with the equipment by now –...
Your eyes can be compromised in construction accidents
Eye injuries can occur in almost every workplace, but they are more prevalent on construction sites. In fact, studies indicate that over 10,000 eye injuries occur in construction every year, resulting in workers having to take leave. Why are these incidents so common...
What happens if the company doctor won’t approve your care?
Workers' compensation benefits protect you if you get hurt on the job or develop a medical condition because of your job functions. Workers can receive disability benefits and medical treatment for work-related medical conditions through Minnesota workers'...
Electrocution hazards in the construction sector
The construction industry provides steady employment for many people across Minnesota. At almost any time of the year, you can see various building projects going on. While the majority of workers are able to get home safely, accidents do happen in this field. The...
Important ladder safety tips
Many workers have to use ladders on a daily basis, and they often stop thinking about the danger. But the truth is that you can get severely hurt in a fall from a ladder, whether it's 20 feet high or just a step ladder in a stockroom. It's important to know how to use...
Third-party workers’ compensation and your rights
Imagine getting hurt at work. You’re on the clock, so you know you should be covered by workers’ compensation. At the same time, it was a third-party contractor who caused your injuries, so you want to be able to make sure they are held liable as well. The third-party...
How do hard hats work?
The construction industry provides a vital source of employment for people across Minnesota. Generally, workers go about their day without running into too much trouble. Unfortunately, there are occasions where dangerous situations arise, especially in the building...
How loud is too loud in a workplace?
If you have ever come home from work with your ears ringing, take it as a warning sign that your hearing is at risk. Hearing loss does not receive the attention of more dramatic workplace accidents, yet the long-term effect can be worse. You might not realize how...