For many companies in Minnesota, avoiding run-ins with OSHA violations, employee injuries and workplace accidents is a primary concern. Often, especially in higher-risk industries, employers implement stringent protocols designed to protect the safety of their...
Month: April 2018
Using education to encourage your employees to drive safe
If the nature of your business requires you to rely on your employees to deliver products and services by transporting them to consumers, you face a unique set of risks tied to managing a fleet of employee-driven vehicles. While it would be convenient to rely on the...
What dangers do you face working in a hospital?
If you count yourself among the many people across Minnesota currently making a living in a hospital environment, you may have firsthand knowledge of the types of aches, pains and more serious injuries that often come with earning a living in this manner. Today’s...
3 mistakes to avoid with your workers’ compensation claim
Most injuries and ailments that occur while on the job and from performing work-related tasks in Saint Paul are compensable by workers' compensation. If you are getting ready to file a claim for benefit after a workplace injury, you should learn everything about the...
How you can avoid common OSHA violations in the workplace
As a business owner, you make proactive efforts to protect your workers and initiate responsible behavior to encourage safety and efficiency. You are aware that an unexpected visit from OSHA regulators could be detrimental to your company's ability to continue to...
Falls still primary cause of fatality on construction sites
Despite stricter safety regulations and precautions, falls remain a leading cause of injury and death for construction workers in the Minnesota area and across the country. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016, 849 construction workers lost their...
