Workers’ compensation is a system designed to help workers cope with on-the-job injury by providing medical care and some wage replacement benefits for time away from work. In certain cases, additional benefits are also available. But while workers’ compensation is an...

Autumn and winter in Minnesota can mean extremes of cold temperatures that can prove dangerous for those who work outside. You probably already know about the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia from extreme cold. However, you may not know that exposure to cold...

Any job that you do day after day could put a strain on your body and potentially cause you injury. The more frequently you have to perform the same task, the more likely you are to develop a repetitive motion injury associated with that work.  Whether you work on the...

For many people who get hurt on the job, their first instinct is simply to keep working. No one likes to have to leave their place of employment to see a doctor. Even fewer people want to miss multiple days of work while dealing with painful and debilitating symptoms....

One of the most important tools in preventing workplace injuries is not a specific type of safety gear, but a general workplace culture that makes it clear that safety is valued. This is how a business owner can change the way that employees work and prevent...

One danger that you face working with hot or corrosive substances is an inhalation injury. Inhalation injuries can happen when you breathe in fumes or hot air that cannot be cooled fast enough before getting into your lungs. Environmental exposure is another common...

Working in the meat-packing industry has always been tough on your body, but over time, you got stronger and found your job easier than before. Then, a few weeks ago, you started to notice some fatiguing of your muscles. Your arm was sore, and you were having trouble...

If you are a hard-working type, farm work may seem like a great option. There are not many jobs available in Minnesota at the moment, especially if you don't have papers or do not speak the language. While it is easy to get work on a farm, the work itself can be hard...

As a nurse, nursing assistant or similar type of health care worker, you probably understand quite well just how common aches, pains and injuries are in your line of work. What you may not realize, though, is just how risky it is to repeatedly move heavy patients,...

When you think about work injuries, you probably think of those that have physical manifestations. For example, head injuries or lacerations can be caused by accidents at work. What you may not think about as much are the psychological injuries that could occur. Did...