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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to follow strict controls concerning dangerous chemicals in the workplace to protect the employees. However, if an accident occurs and an employee sustains an injury, they can file a workers'...
Working as a nurse can be very fulfilling, but it can also be dangerous. There are many occupational hazards that nurses should look out for, and should you become injured, you should also be aware of your rights to compensation. Getting hurt on the job can take a...
Many Minnesota residents work in large warehouses. If you are one of them, what you do likely involves physical labor. While continuing to perform physical labor, it's possible to get injured. Considering that, many common injuries reported in warehouses involve the...
Minnesota might not always provide the ideal conditions for workers. The state experiences cold and brutal winters at times, which may contribute to risks. Sometimes, cold weather conditions lead to accidents and injuries. Unfortunately, not every worker realizes how...
In Minnesota, the Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction Act requires certain employers to adopt a comprehensive safety program. Failing to adopt a AWAIR program could result in unsafe working conditions. Employees count on their employers to comply with state laws...
Going to work presents the risk of injury or even death, depending on your occupation. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2018, there were 5,250 fatal work injuries recorded. This risk of injury or death at work increases if you work outside in...
Once you've suffered a job site injury in Minnesota, you might find yourself dealing with a multitude of challenges. You're forced to take off work, your medical bills are piling up, you're suffering from physical pain, and you have to make multiple doctor's visits....
The meatpacking industry is a critical part of America’s economy, as most people consume meat at relatively high levels and there is a constant demand. As such, these meatpacking plants become places where productivity is incredibly important, and workers are forced...
Nurses are often in the position of helping those who have been injured or fallen ill. Many do it not for the pay or the benefits, but because it seems like a calling. They want to help those who need it most. They want to make those people’s lives better. This is...
Electrical injuries are a risk to most people who work in any kind of industry. From the potential for electrocution from basic outlets in offices to electrocution from major electrical lines, workers could be exposed to a range of voltages and potential injuries....
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