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If you are no longer working due to COVID-19, you might be entitled to workers compensation benefits.
Minneapolis workers and their employers may have a good general understanding of safety. They may know to prevent things like slip and trip hazards. However, the same parties need to be aware of dangers that can be hidden. Mold can develop in workplaces whenever...
A physically demanding job can increase your chances of injury at work, and if you work outdoors for all or even part of the day your risks increase. Weather conditions can affect working conditions, making injuries from the heat of the sun or the bite of the cold...
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'...
Minnesota nurses place themselves at risk for many hazards, including infectious diseases. People not involved in the health care industry may not realize the full scope of the dangers that health care workers face. Most surprising might be the amount of violence...
Many workplace injuries will heal. Some may leave a scar. However, the one that concerns many Minnesota laborers is eye injuries. They may lead to blindness or eye loss. There are some tips for preventing job-related eye injuries. Wear protective eyewear If there is a...
Many different workers play a role in getting food to people's tables. The meatpacking industry factors heavily into keeping Minnesota restaurants and supermarkets in business. Meatpacking employees don't always receive acknowledgment for their work even though they...
Meatpacking plants in Minnesota play a crucial role in the nation's meat supply, but they are dangerous places to work. The employees are forced to work quickly and are packed in tightly together. They also work around dangerous machinery with sharp blades and moving...
When most people think of Minnesota weather, they probably think about the extreme cold as depicted in popular movies and television shows. However, if you live and work in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, you know that the cold is only half the story. It is true that...
Factory workers in Minnesota can often count on workers' compensation coverage to help them when they are injured or become ill for work-related reasons. This coverage may also protect employers from lawsuits when a worker encounters one of the following problems:...
If there is one group of people who are often put at risk when they do their jobs, it’s journalists. These are people who are on the front lines of major events in history, from the collapse of buildings at a construction site to war zones. Journalists often face...
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