St. Paul Workers’ Compensation Blog
The 10 most dangerous jobs include those for local workers
It is no secret that many types of work are dangerous. A recent list reveals the top 10 most hazardous jobs in the country. Minnesota workers can find their hazardous jobs in that list, and many are in the top five. About the list A list of the 10 most dangerous...
Why Don’t People Report Work Injuries?
Data indicates that Minnesota work injuries are trending down. While that is a positive, it should also be taken with a grain of salt. The reality is that reports of work injuries have gone down, but not all work injuries may be reported. In fact, there's good reason...
How Common Are Workplace Fatalities?
Workplace safety must be taken seriously, especially in dangerous occupations. There is always room for improvement, always ways to lower the number of people who die on the job each year. With that being said, looking at those numbers provides some perspective....
Minnesota work injuries remain at all-time low
In December 2019, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry released the results of its annual Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses for 2018. According to the agency's data, workplace injuries declined 3.3% from 2017 rates and a 61% decrease overall...
Miners at risk for serious injuries
All jobs have the potential to become dangerous. Typically, the more physically demanding the work, the more likely it is that you may suffer an injury. Minnesota is a state with a high number of mining operations. With metal deposits like iron, copper and nickel,...
Do People Really Fake Injuries To Get Workers’ Compensation?
There is a myth that many workers' compensation claims are filed fraudulently by devious employees trying to get an easy payday by faking an injury. This myth is so persistent that many honest workers who could use benefits after a work injury hesitate to file a claim...
Top 3 hazards when working as a nurse
Nursing is a noble profession. However, your employer often overworks you, and still expects you to perform to high standards. People do not always respect you, but they are happy when you save their lives. It requires a commitment to the work and a love of the job to...
Exposure to welding fumes can increase your risk of lung cancer
Since 1990, welding fumes have been classified as “possibly carcinogenic,” or cancer-causing. However, although it’s true that people exposed to welding fumes have higher rates of lung cancer, they’re often exposed to other carcinogens and asbestos, and it hasn’t been...
5 roofing safety tips to follow at all times
Any time you find yourself on a roof, there's nothing more important than your safety. Even if you have many years of roofing experience, you must always follow a variety of safety tips to avoid a serious accident and injuries.Here are five roofing safety tips to...
Ladder safety tips: Don’t forget to follow these
Your profession may require you to use a ladder for a variety of reasons, such as to reach the roof of a commercial building or paint the interior of a home.Even if you have many years' experience using a ladder, there are some safety tips you must follow at all...
