Workplace Safety
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Does negligence contribute to crush injury risk?
Minnesota construction workers like you have to put yourself at risk every time you work in your field. Sometimes, no matter how many precautions you take and how safe you are, the negligence of other employees or even your employers…
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Common work injuries for truck drivers
As a commercial truck driver, you do hard and praiseworthy work transporting goods people often take for granted. During your course of work, you may also sustain an injury. Some injuries you sustain may put you out of work and leave…
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Gap in safety rules for workers in extreme heat
Many people in Minnesota work in jobs that require them to be outside for extended periods of time. During the summer months, that means these workers endure long hours of exposure to the sun and high temperatures. Construction workers and…
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Disregarding safety procedures can injure others
Construction workers know that the safety standards they learned during their training are vital in keeping them and their associates safe. Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in Minnesota, as well as the rest of the country. If…
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Understanding National Work Zone Awareness Week
Spring is here and along with the daffodils and budding trees, Minnesota residents can look forward to road construction. While drivers may consider road construction a pain, residents may also understand that it is necessary to keep the roads and…
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How do I lift loads without getting hurt?
Safety is a high priority at many Minnesota workplaces. If your job involves frequent lifting, it is important to use proper lifting techniques to prevent an injury. Proper lifting techniques are more important than you may think. According to the…
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Staying warm at work this winter
Sauk Rapids residents do not need to be told that Minnesota’s winters can become extremely cold. You feel this every day during the winter season, especially if you labor in a profession that involves a lot of work outdoors (such…
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How can employers protect workers from loud noise?
When it comes to protecting workers, Minnesota employers should not neglect the issue of workplace noise. While some jobs do not feature loud work environments, industries like construction, manufacturing and maintenance do produce a lot of noise that can damage the…
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How can you prevent workplace fires?
When you go to work each day, it is important for your Minnesota workplace to be safe. Depending on the industry you work on, you may come into contact with items that could start a fire, and it is necessary…
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Do older people die in work accidents?
When you hear about fatalities on Minnesota job sites, you may not pay much attention to the ages of the people involved. You may be surprised, then, to learn that people over the age of 55 are increasingly involved in…