Month: April 2017

Most people who work in Minnesota are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. When a worker is hurt, it is important that he or she understands the rights afforded by this insurance. According to the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry, all employers are...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics keeps track of statistics related to electric injuries, and the numbers indicate that 97 percent of the one million electricians in North America have suffered some kind of electric shock or injury. You do not have to be in this...

With winter behind us, Minnesotans are coming out of hibernation to enjoy the warmer, sunnier weather of spring. Or, as some people often refer to this time of year, road construction season. Across the state, hundreds of road construction projects have already been...

If you work in gardening, landscaping or farming in Minnesota, you should be well aware that there are risks associated with these occupations. Not only are you exposed to the elements, which can be severe in this state, you also work with powerful machinery and...

Minnesota is known for its large businesses. One of those businesses, 3M, is a technology leader. You probably know about products like Post-it Notes and Scotch tape, but 3M makes plenty of other products. 3M is leading the way in worker safety by being at the...