Because you're working with dangerous equipment in construction, you should always follow safety protocols and know how to avoid hazards. Construction-related injuries can be serious and devastating. If your employer is liable, you may be able to receive workers' comp...

Anyone who has asthma knows that the condition can be difficult to control or flare up at a moment's notice. Some workplace environments in Minnesota can cause the breathing condition to develop in those who are prone to it or even exacerbate it. Many different...

If you work in a warehouse or manufacturing facility, you may be no stranger to back pain. After all, repeated lifting, twisting and bending can cause muscle aches and even spasms. If you develop a herniated disk, though, your back pain may quickly turn into a...

If your employer in Minneapolis doesn't take workplace safety seriously, they might pressure you to work in hazardous areas or put yourself at risk. Many employees don't realize that they can refuse to work under certain conditions. If you meet all the qualifications,...

Physicians only make up a small part of the industry's workforce; in Minnesota and across the country, the health care sector is mostly comprised of nurses. Considering their importance, nurses should strive to maintain good health and avoid workplace injuries. Things...

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...