On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jul 8, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
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...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jun 4, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
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...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | May 22, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
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...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Apr 27, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
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...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Mar 24, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
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,...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Mar 11, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
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...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Feb 19, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
The most recent data provided by Minnesota’s Department of Labor and Industry indicates that the number of workplace accidents has been decreasing. While on-the-job accidents may be on a decline, the impact of devastating workplace injuries remains. Job-related...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jan 7, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Restaurant jobs aren’t generally thought of us “high-risk” occupations — but they probably should be. According to a 2015 report by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, a whopping 97% of workplace injuries occur in coffee shops, bars and restaurants....
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jan 18, 2016 | Workplace Injuries
There are various statistics to consider in evaluating workplace injury issues in Minnesota and throughout the nation. The number of injuries of a certain type can be an indicator of success or failure in managing safety. Additionally, the cost burdens of certain...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jan 11, 2016 | Workplace Injuries
Mining employees in Minnesota may face serious dangers in their line of work, but they may appreciate the fact that 2015 was a historically low year for mining deaths in the United States. Statistics are compiled by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, which...
