Ladders pose a potential risk factor to anyone who uses them. In particular, ladder falls make up a large percentage of these incidents. What should you know about these falls? What injuries result from them and how do they impact the victims who suffer from them? Why...
Workers’ Compensation
Study shows eye injuries cost employers $924 million annually
Work-related eye injuries impact thousands of Americans across Minnesota and the rest of the United States every day, and many of these injuries are preventable. However, when they do occur, they have the potential to have a serious, long-term impact on a worker’s...
What happens if your foot is crushed at work?
When you work around heavy objects, machinery and equipment, it is likely you will end up dealing with more potential injuries of greater potential severity than the average person. This can include the possibility of crush injuries. In particular, crush injuries to...
When can you sue after a workplace accident?
You work for a small business, and you hurt yourself on the clock recently. Even if your employer has workers' compensation insurance, you could feel it does not cover the extent of your injuries. If so, do you have the right to sue your company? Chron explores...
How do I report an unsafe workplace to OSHA?
You have a right to expect your employer to provide you with a safe working environment. Even when your job is dangerous by nature, your employer should do everything possible to reduce potential hazards. If you feel there is a safety issue your employer refuses to...
How crucial is safety training in the workplace?
Even if you have considerable experience in your job, you can still benefit from a periodic safety review. Your employer's effort to promote safety education and to provide refresher training can encourage you to follow safety protocols. When you know the purpose of...
What are some treatments for lower back pain?
From lifting a heavy load to holding an awkward posture while sitting, there are a number of ways to hurt your lower back at work. Suffering a back injury can produce a lot of pain and make it impossible to go back to work for the next few days or even over a week. If...
What is an independent medical exam?
You hurt yourself at work recently, but your employer has workers' compensation insurance. As part of the claims process, you must undergo an independent medical exam. Protect your claim with knowledge. See how the IME Care Center defines independent medical exams. ...
Detailing “the Fatal Four”
Practitioners within the construction industry in Minnesota likely know that their particular line of work routinely ranks among the most dangerous. Yet most accept the risks assuming that if they understand them, so too do their employers (and are thus prepared to...
What causes falls in construction?
Minnesota construction workers often face a higher risk of certain dangers than other workers do. Among those you may face in the construction field are fall risks. But why do these incidents happen more often in construction? And more importantly, is there anything...
