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...

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...