In the midst of the clamor of jackhammers and the rumble of heavy machinery, a hidden danger awaits construction workers – vibration-induced disorders. Prolonged exposure to repetitive vibrations can harm their health long-term. These conditions can lead to...
Personal Injury
The top causes of workplace injury
Minnesota workers face injury daily on the job, and many of these injuries can be prevented. Simply being situationally aware, using proper body mechanics and the proper operation of heavy equipment can greatly minimize the potential for injury. The top causes of...
Why have fatal workplace injuries increased in recent years?
Most people in Minnesota think that workplace injuries have decreased with time. In a broad sense, that's true; things are much safer for workers today than they were a hundred years ago. But in 2019, there was an uptick in injuries leading to death on the job...
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...
Safety techology reduces repetitive workplace injuries
OSHA reports that U.S. employers pay almost $1 billion per week in direct costs related to injuries. Workers and businesses in Minnesota might be interested in reading a recent article regarding the use of technology to reduce workplace injuries. These injuries send...
How common are workplace-related deaths?
Most people go off to work every day without giving a second thought as to whether they are going to return home safely that evening. They trust laws that have put safety measures in place and assume that proper procedures are being followed. However, workplace...
What are the most dangerous jobs in Minnesota?
You trust your employer to make sure that your workplace is as risk-free as possible. You depend on a network employment and safety laws to prevent obvious dangers and protect you in case something does happen. Still, you probably go to work every day knowing that...
How serious is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Workers in Minnesota often have jobs that include tasks with repetitive elements. If you repeat a motion often enough, you can end up dealing with repetitive stress injuries. One of the most common of these injuries for workers who use their hands and wrists is carpal...
Fatal construction accident in Minneapolis shows “struck by” risk
Out of the numerous dangerous industries throughout the U.S., construction is known to be one of the most hazardous. Construction workers in Minnesota and elsewhere must contend with many elements on the job each day that can threaten their lives. Out of these...
Primary causes of occupational respiratory disease
Your lungs are vital organs. While you may not think much about breathing, if your lungs develop a respiratory condition, you may never breathe freely again. Unfortunately, workers often develop lung conditions at work. When they do, physicians often tend to refer to...
