Traveling in a recreational vehicle through Minnesota means an adventure for the whole family. However, doing anything with children in tow may present unique challenges and risks as all parents know. Families who prioritize safety and teach their children how to be safe in and around a recreational vehicle may lessen hazards and effectively educate…
Fatal and serious car accidents have increased in Minnesota
Since the start of 2020, Minnesota residents have experienced an increase in the number of serious and fatal accidents. A decline in vehicle traffic during March and April did not stop the volume of fatal crashes; the number has instead grown significantly since prior years. Data from the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety shows that…
Beginning a new job and the risk of an injury
On the one hand, starting a new job is often very exciting and opens up new opportunities. At the same time, this also presents challenges for many people, from stress and sleep loss to adjusting to new schedules. For many reasons, beginning a new job is difficult and even potentially dangerous, in some instances. Many…
The link between firefighting and cancer
Most modern professions are dangerous in some way or another, but today’s firefighters face especially hazardous work environments that place them at risk for a wide range of work-related injuries and illnesses. If you count yourself among those who make your living working as a firefighter, it is important that you understand how your profession…
How damaging are repetitive stress injuries?
Minnesota workers like you often do the same tasks every day. Maybe you are a secretary who spends time answering phone calls or typing. Perhaps you are a teacher who grades papers and writes things by hand. Maybe you are a warehouse worker who lifts heavy boxes all day. Any worker has the potential to…
What should you keep in mind while using an ATV?
While recreational vehicles can be a source of great fun and excitement, it is also important to keep in mind the physical dangers posed by these items. All-terrain vehicles, in particular, can be challenging to ride. As spring approaches, it is worth refreshing your memory on what exactly you should do to keep safe while…
What are the costs of an auto accident?
An auto accident can completely change everything. Not only is there a potential for it to change you physically and mentally, but it also has a financial impact. How much that will be is not clear cut. Many factors determine the costs of an auto accident. Supermoney explains that the costs of accidents are on…
Identifying a toxic workplace
Some industries prove more stressful than others. While stress is not necessarily a work hazard, it may become one. Toxic workplaces are a hotbed for the development of mental and physical issues that sideline employees. Our professionals have put together a way to help identify the signs of a toxic workplace. Faulty communication When management…
Teens heading wrestling practice killed in car accident
The tragedy of losing a loved one in a car accident in Duluth is often compounded if multiple lives are lost in the collision. In such cases, the families of accident victims often band together to support each other through their collective grief. This may make the process of determining liability in an accident that…
Are rural communities hit harder by the opioid epidemic?
The number of opioid overdose deaths are much higher in rural areas than in larger cities. This is a bit misleading since it may make you think that it means opioids are a bigger problem in rural areas than large communities. That is not entirely true. According to Kaiser Health News, the real problem is…