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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...
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...
A workplace injury can become costly for both employers and employees in Minnesota. Cost containment is a priority for companies as they consider medical costs ranging from emergency room visits to the ongoing need for pain medications. Similarly, workers may face...
A large number of baby boomers are choosing to remain in the workforce for longer times than did their predecessors. This means that the workforce is gradually aging. By 2022, it is estimated that 25 percent of workers will be 55 or older. From a safety perspective,...
Factory workers in Minnesota who deal with various types of food flavorings may be at risk for developing flavorings-related lung disease. Workers in microwave popcorn plants may be especially at risk for developing an obstructive lung disease like obliterative...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 160 U.S. workers were fatally wounded from an electric-related accident in 2014. These accidents in Minnesota and around the country are most commonly caused from high-voltage shocks and shocks that are followed by...
Outdoor workers in Minnesota could be exposed to Lyme disease if they work in areas with ticks carrying the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were more than 22,500 confirmed cases of Lyme disease in the...
In December 2015, workplace safety advocates zeroed in on the welding industry in an analysis of different kinds of protection employers ought to provide. In addition to recommending that employers create EHS management systems and accompanying procedures specifically...
Employers in Minnesota will soon have to pay higher fines if they violate workplace safety regulations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will be increasing fines in 2016. OSHA fines have not changed in 25 years, so the fines are being raised to catch...
Many Minnesota residents who work in the field of construction are no doubt aware of the potential dangers from a constant exposure to high levels of noise. Besides possibly causing permanent hearing loss that cannot be corrected by surgery or hearing aids, noisy...
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