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Some workplace injuries eventually heal completely. But it is common for an injured or sickened worker to never recover fully. Nevertheless, most work accident victims want to go back to work as soon as they are able. As with any disabled worker, survivors of...

You may consider yourself a thick blooded northerner, but the reality is that the cold affects everyone, regardless of where they’re from. Whether you’re on a jobsite for 8 hours or making the trek across the parking lot to your office, remember that frostbite is a...

Injuries among nurses are common. Back injuries from lifting patients, needle sticks, violence from confused patients, slips and falls – these all plague nurses. The problem in rural areas comes from the lack of nurses. Because there are fewer nurses in rural...

Excavation and trenching are some of the most hazardous jobs within the construction industry. Therefore, Minnesota residents who are familiar with this industry may not be surprised to learn that the fatality rate for excavation and trenching workers is more than 100...

A workplace injury can become costly for both employers and employees in Minnesota. Cost containment is a priority for companies as they consider medical costs ranging from emergency room visits to the ongoing need for pain medications. Similarly, workers may face...

Outdoor workers in Minnesota could be exposed to Lyme disease if they work in areas with ticks carrying the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were more than 22,500 confirmed cases of Lyme disease in the...

In Minnesota, there is a possibility that some emergency eyewash stations may be improperly maintained. This could put workers in danger of contracting an infection in their eyes and skin from the tainted water. Eyewash stations are used when a person has come into...

Minnesota workers and employers alike need to be aware of the latest updates of the amputations National Emphasis Program. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration recently revised the policies and procedures for how that program will be implemented. OSHA...

According to a government report, many railroads are behind schedule to install new safety technology that could prevent railroad crashes in Minnesota and nationwide. All U.S. railroads are required to be using the technology, known as positive train control, by Dec....

Various types of jobs can involve occasional or frequent instances of individuals having to work alone. These situations can range from property management to construction, and the potential for an injury on the job is a serious consideration for the employees. It is...