Many Minnesota and Wisconsin residents alike have been watching the progress of the St. Croix Crossing bridge. The project hit a serious challenge when it was discovered that some engineering recommendations had been disregarded. This left the contractors with a...
No matter where you work in Minnesota, if any toxic substance is present, you will want to know about it. You will also likely want to know how to keep yourself safe from any dangerous side effects that may be associated with coming into contact with the substance....
Minnesota construction workers face daily dangers while performing even the most basic of their job duties. Their personal health and safety is always on the line and their family members know that the risk of losing them due to a serious work-related accident is real...
Anyone in Minnesota who either personally works on a farm or has a loved one who works on a farm knows that farming is a dangerous business. Safety is a big concern and is a growing concern, especially as the demands on farmers continue to grow. Farms big and small...
Minnesota residents who are employed in jobs that require the use of scaffolding face the risk of serious injuries every day. An on the job accident that includes a fall from a scaffold or falls from ladders can leave you with with broken bones, back or spinal cord...
Upon reporting for duty every day, construction workers in Minnesota assume serious risks. Among all risks, falls remain the most serious despite the enactment of strict federal safety regulations designed to keep workers safe. The risk of such injuries includes falls...
People in Minnesota who work in jobs that regularly require the use of ladders should be aware of the federal safety regulations for ladder safety. All employers are expected to ensure full implementation and compliance with the rules in order to keep employees safe....
When temperatures soar and heat indices rise, Minnesota residents may be interested in knowing that they live in one of only three states in the nation that have heat-related illness prevention standards in place to protect workers. Under agreements with the...
A: Minnesota residents interested in workplace safety issues may wish to know what responsibilities an employer has under the law regarding safety. Failure to adhere to these responsibilities could lead the employer to fines and other penalties as well as an unsafe...
Nurses in Minnesota might be more prone to injury than workers in many other industries. Although some people might think of an industry like construction as one where injuries are common, nurses have to lift and move patients regularly. This can lead to neck,...
