Protecting Injured Workers
And Their Families For The Short And Long Term
The 10 most dangerous jobs in the United States
Whether your career comes to you, or you groom yourself to work in a specific industry, all jobs come with risk. But some are much more physically demanding and dangerous than others. The latest findings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 5,250...
Risks associated with working on or near scaffolding
Scaffolds are common and necessary on many construction sites, but they also present serious injury risks if you work in construction, window cleaning or film, among other industries. Because of their temporary nature, scaffolds often undergo regular erection and...
Employees exposed to infectious pathogens while working
Minnesota's health care employees and first responders can face serious biological threats. On-duty exposure to a dangerous bloodborne or airborne pathogen could result in a life-threatening condition. Some illnesses may fall into the category of “an ordinary disease...
Repetitive strain injuries
Many people work in jobs that require them to manually perform the same task or motion over and over again. These types of situations may expose a person to an increased risk of developing an injury based on the repetitive nature of their jobs due in part to excessive...
Will Social Security pay for travel to a hearing?
Like some people who suffer an injury at the workplace, you may try to gain disability benefits from Social Security only to receive word that the Social Security Administration has denied your request. However, you can appeal this denial through reconsideration, or...
Don’t lose hope if your claim is initially denied
Many employees working in blue-collar industries like automotive, repair, construction, production, farming, forest and landscaping face daily on-the-job risks. That said, white-collar workers, like hospital staff and office employees, also face hazards from time to...
What are the most common workplace injuries?
Every day, thousands of workers sustain injury while they are at their jobs. Whether their jobs are in traditionally dangerous fields like forestry or construction or if they are working in an office environment, they are all susceptible to injury. All of these...
The link between firefighting and cancer
A firefighting career exposes you to numerous health risks, and while some of them relate directly to fighting fires, others stem from continued exposure to certain cancer-causing substances and contaminants. A growing body of research indicates that there is a clear...
What are common office injuries?
While it is true that working in an office is not as hazardous as working on a construction site or in logging, there are several common injuries that happen to persons who work in offices. Staying alert to potential dangers can help protect you from a potentially...
How common are workplace injuries?
Workers want to feel safe in the workplace, regardless the degree of perceived danger their occupation may have. While many of us expect companies to actively mitigate injuries, accidents do happen. In fact, the National Safety Council (NSC) – an organization aimed at...
