Sauk Rapids Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
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Worker safety may be at risk with rule changes
Minnesota residents who work in jobs in which they are routinely exposed to harsh chemicals or other substances known to be hazardous to their health deserve to know that their employers are taking appropriate steps to keep them safe from…
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What risks do farm workers face?
Do you or does someone you love work on a farm in Minnesota? If so, you know both the great joy that can come from this line of work as well as the hazards that may be faced on a…
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Workplace hazards for those in food production
Every job comes with its own risks to your safety and health, though in varying degrees. Construction may get the most attention when it comes to workplace hazards, but that does not mean it is the only industry high in…
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Minnesota industry to see new safety regulations
Many Minnesota residents are injured or even killed every year due to falling at work. These falls might happen from a high level down many stories or even on one level such as might happen after tripping over an obstacle.…
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OSHA inspections and penalties
Minnesota residents deserve to know and feel that their work environment is safe and that their employers take appropriate efforts to keep people safe. While ideally this should happen simply because it is right, there are also laws in place…
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How to protect yourself from heat illness on the job
As an outdoor laborer in any industry, one of the hazards you face in the summertime is heat illness. Even when the temperature is moderate, being out in the sun for long stretches of time while wearing heavy protective gear…
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ISO standards for workplace safety
Regardless of what type of work you do or the nature of the environment in which you perform that work, you and all employees in Minnesota should feel confident that you are safe while you are at work. In addition…
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OSHA’s hazardous material label requirements
Does your job find you routinely near potentially hazardous materials? Maybe you are one of the many people in Minnesota who actually must handle chemicals that may pose risks to you or those around you if appropriate safety guidelines are…
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3 summer hazards for Minnesota construction workers
Winter may seem like the most dangerous season in Minnesota, with all the snow, ice, wind and freezing temperatures. Yet if you are in the construction industry, summer carries the most hazards. These are only three of many dangerous circumstances…
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Mental injuries and workers’ compensation
If you are employed in Minnesota you may be aware that you could have access to workers’ compensation benefits if you are injured in a job-related accident that meets the program requirements. However, did you also know that you may…