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As many Minnesota workers may know, an eye injury is common in the workplace and one that could be lessened if safety measures were followed. About 2,000 eye injuries happen every day at work. While some companies lack eye safety policies, other issues are involved....
In Minnesota, there is a possibility that some emergency eyewash stations may be improperly maintained. This could put workers in danger of contracting an infection in their eyes and skin from the tainted water. Eyewash stations are used when a person has come into...
Minnesota workers and employers alike need to be aware of the latest updates of the amputations National Emphasis Program. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration recently revised the policies and procedures for how that program will be implemented. OSHA...
According to a government report, many railroads are behind schedule to install new safety technology that could prevent railroad crashes in Minnesota and nationwide. All U.S. railroads are required to be using the technology, known as positive train control, by Dec....
Various types of jobs can involve occasional or frequent instances of individuals having to work alone. These situations can range from property management to construction, and the potential for an injury on the job is a serious consideration for the employees. It is...
Minnesota workers who are injured on the job and subsequently receive treatment will often be given prescription medications. A problem that is growing in scope across the nation has to do with prescription drug misuse and overdose. In some cases, an employee who...
According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the use of robotic systems in the workplace is rapidly increasing in Minnesota and around the country. In fact, the federal agency reports it is currently running a test case regarding worker/robot...
Minnesota employees who handle hazardous materials must follow complex procedures set down by their employer and the law. This is for their own protection, the protection of their company and the safety of those in the vicinity. There is the potential that many would...
A new policy that was announced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on June 25 could result in stricter inspections of health care facilities in Minnesota. When a health care facility is targeted for an inspection for any reason, OSHA representatives...
Minnesota workers may be interested in knowing about the actions taken by the U.S. Department of Labor against a temporary staffing company for a violation of federal occupational safety and health standards. Government regulators from the Occupational Safety and...
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