Cuando se habla de la compensación al trabajador, normalmente se piensa en una lesión laboral. No obstante, los trabajadores también pueden pedir compensación por sus gastos médicos y salarios perdidos si adquieren una enfermedad o condición médica por su trabajo. Todos los trabajadores con una enfermedad profesional tienen el derecho a pedir sus beneficios de compensación al trabajador, incluso quienes no cuentan con papeles migratorios. La ley de compensación al trabajador La ley en Minnesota indica que los empleadores deben tener un seguro para poder compensarle a sus trabajadores cuando es ..read more

Incluso si se dan todas las condiciones para que a usted le corresponda una compensación laboral, puede perderla si no toma todas las medidas necesarias después de sufrir una lesión. Tenga en cuenta los siguientes puntos si sufrió o en algún momento sufre una lesión en el trabajo. No notificar al empleador Es importante distinguir que, en Minnesota, usted deberá reportar su lesión a su jefe dentro de 14 días de la misma. Existen ciertas excepciones en las que se podría admitir su reclamo, aun si lo hace tarde, demostrando que se encontraba mentalmente o físicamente incapacitado. Sin embargo, e ..read more

Los obreros se enfrentan a varios riesgos al laborar en los sitios de construcción. Sin embargo, la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA por sus siglas en inglés) ha identificado 4 peligros que más lastiman a los trabajadores de la construcción de manera mortal. Aunque los accidentes serios por estos peligros son comunes, los trabajadores y empleadores pueden evitar accidentes al tomar medidas de seguridad. Caídas Las caídas son la causa principal de muertes en la industria de la construcción. La razón de esto es porque los trabajadores constantemente trabajan desde una elevac ..read more

It’s no secret that workplace stress can take a toll on your physical and emotional health. But what about your cardiovascular health? Is there a relationship between workplace stress and heart disease? The answer is yes: Excessive workplace stress in Minnesota can lead to a number of health problems, including heart disease. How does workplace stress lead to heart disease? First, workplace stress can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease. Second, workplace stress can cause people to adopt unhealthy behaviors, like smoking and eatin ..read more

Statistics estimate that about 610,000 workplace injuries occurred between 2017 and 2020. Here are some common injuries that a worker in Minnesota may experience. Slip and fall According to stats, falls make up about 16% of workers’ compensation cases, with 22% of them causing a month of missed work. Falls can occur from heights, such as from a ladder, or from low levels, such as slipping on wet, icy or oily surfaces. Construction workers have the highest risk of injury from falls, and falls are the leading cause of death for them. Falls from a higher level account for 70% of cases in construc ..read more

Fatigue is a major detriment to workplace safety in businesses all over Minnesota. Fatigued workers increase the risks of personal safety and public safety when they struggle to perform their duties. The commercial effects of fatigue Nearly 13% of workplace injuries are caused by fatigue due to a lack of sleep. The National Safety Council estimates that the economic damages are approximately $400 billion due to fatigue. They believe that employers lose money when employees oversleep or don’t show up for work, companies have lower levels of productivity, and citizens face increased health care ..read more

Awood Center is now working alongside the National Employment Law Project to establish accountability for workers’ compensation in Minnesota. Everyone has the right to work in a safe, clean and healthy environment. Injuries that result from the conditions of work and not the worker can become lawsuits. What research now shows regarding workplace injuries puts the Amazon conglomerate under examination. The alarming rate of new injuries Amazon is no stranger to public allegations of unsafe conditions in its supply chain. What’s even more alarming is how the Amazon factories of Minnesota fare at ..read more

Welding is a process that joins two pieces of metal together using heat. There are two types of welding: gas and electric, and they both possess certain hazards, which can cause serious injuries if you’re not careful. Heat Burns can occur when the welder’s skin comes in contact with the heat of the weld. This often happens when welders wear clothing that is too loose, or if they do not cover their arms and legs with flame-resistant material. The best way to prevent burns is by wearing proper protective equipment, like gloves, aprons, long sleeves and pants made of leather or other protective f ..read more

Residents of Minnesota expect to stay safe while they’re at work. However, some jobs can lead to occupational illnesses if there are hazards. What to know about occupational illnesses Occupational illnesses are illnesses that can develop in the workplace as a result of exposure or an event. Sometimes, they can lead to a preexisting condition worsening. Occupational illnesses often affect a person’s breathing, but they can also affect the skin or involve musculoskeletal disorders through repetitive injuries. Each year, millions of people in the workforce suffer occupational illnesses at work. M ..read more

There is no doubt that individuals who work in cold weather conditions are at a greater risk of injury. Although some of these injuries are unavoidable, workers can also take some precautions to protect themselves. Most common injuries that workers sustain while working in cold weather The most common is frostbite, which occurs when the skin and underlying tissues freeze. Its symptoms include a loss of feeling or numbness, white or bluish skin color, swelling and pain. Frostbite can lead to permanent tissue damage and even amputation in severe cases. Another common cold-weather issue that lead ..read more