Construction workers in Minnesota must work under some of the most extreme and dangerous conditions. Even enduring a range of weather and other environmental factors can make a day at work a challenge for people on construction job sites. In addition, working at...
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Month: June 2016
Collapsed walls in trench claims life of man
Minnesota residents who have loved ones that work in the construction industry have good reason to be extra pleased when they return home safely after a day's work. The nature of construction job sites makes them more dangerous than many other workplaces. Construction...
Construction workers face unique threat on the job
It doesn't take much to realize just how dangerous construction sites are. Given the sheer amount of powerful machinery, heavy equipment, dangerous substances and incredible heights involved at any construction site, it's no wonder that many people avoid these sites...
Documentation tips for workers’ compensation claims
Have you been injured while working in Minnesota? Or, have you developed an illness related to your job? If either of these has happened to you and you are not able to work because of your injury or illness, you may want to file for workers’ compensation. These...
How can I report a safety violation at work?
Minnesota employees are supposed to be guaranteed the right to a safe workplace under the law. This is the case whether you work in an office, in a hospital, in an airport, on a construction site, or anywhere else. Your employer is always bound by the guidelines put...
Overcoming obstacles in the workers’ compensation process
A work injury can leave you with many hardships, including steep medical bills and lost time from work. If you have suffered an on-the-job injury, you don't need the added burden of having to struggle with legal problems. The good news: You don't have to go it alone....
What jobs have high risk for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Most people in Minnesota have likely heard of carpal tunnel syndrome before but may not fully understand it. How well do you know what carpal tunnel syndrome actually is? How well do you know what can increase your chances of developing this painful condition?...