CHASE Partnerships
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) implemented a major safety-initiative in 2003 that is designed to reduce the number of injuries, illnesses and fatalities at participant construction industry employers. The initiative — Construction Health and Safety Excellence (CHASE) Minnesota — was jointly agreed to in February 2003 by Associated General Contractors of Minnesota…
Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction Program for Small Construction Employers
Minnesota Statutes § 182.653 subd. 8 requires that each employer in certain specified industries establish a safety and health program known as "A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction (AWAIR)" program. Key to an AWAIR program is the establishment of the goals and objectives of your safety and health program. The goals should be clear and…
Minnesota Dog Bite Law
The Minnesota dog bite law is one of the most favorable to dog bite victims. It actually covers both bites and other injuries, and applies not only to the owner of the attacking dog but also the person who harbors or keeps the dog. Minn. Stat. Ann. sec. 347.22: Damages, owner liable. If a dog,…
How to Prevent Dog Bites
Over 4 million people are bitten by dogs every year. Here’s how you can keep canines from baring their teeth Dogs may be man’s best friend, but they’re not always chummy with children. Every year in the United States an estimated 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs, ranging from minor nips to major attacks….
Criminal Penalties For Dog Bites and Attacks
There are circumstances in which a dog bite can lead to jail time. The dog owner therefore must be concerned with the local county and municipal codes as well as state law. Furthermore, violation of a county or municipal code section might lead to more serious charges under state law, such as where the dog…
MADD and Takata Launch Tie One On For Safety Holiday Red Ribbon Campaign in Minnesota to Save Lives
Campaign Aims to Curb Fatalities in Minnesota from Alcohol-Related Crashes and Increase Seat Belt Use During the Holiday Season MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ — For the second consecutive year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Takata, the world’s largest manufacturer of seat belts, are teaming up to promote safety on the highways and save lives….
Dram Shop Law Minnesota
340A.801 Civil actions. Subdivision 1. Right of action. A spouse, child, parent, guardian, employer, or other person injured in person, property, or means of support, or who incurs other pecuniary loss by an intoxicated person or by the intoxication of another person, has a right of action in the person’s own name for all damages sustained against…
Expert Involved in Treating Traumatic Brain Injury
Neurologist Physiatrist Neuropsychologist Respiratory or pulmonary therapists Physical therapist Occupational therapist Speech pathologist Cognitive therapist Vocational rehabilitation counselor Educational therapist Social worker Therapeutic recreational specialist Rehabilitation case manager Pediatric neurologist Neurologist Neurologist What is a neurologist? A neurologist is a medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain…
Additional Sources for Traumatic Brain Injury
What Research Is Being Done for the Cognitive and Communication Problems Caused by Traumatic Brain Injury? Researchers are studying many issues related to the special cognitive and communication problems experienced by individuals who have traumatic brain injuries. Scientists are designing new evaluation tools to assess the special problems that children who have suffered traumatic brain…
Brain Injury: Proving a Lifetime Disability
Head injuries bring more than 400,000 people to hospitals every year. Approximately three-quarters are diagnosed as having suffered a mild to moderate injury – injuries that can be subtle, persistent, and potentially long term. Demographically, three quarters of the survivors are males, one half of whom are ages 15 to 34. They are the "go…
FRACTURES- Overview
What bones are made of "Thank goodness it’s only a fracture. I thought it might be broken." People often think that a fracture is less severe than a broken bone, but fractures are broken bones. To understand why bones break, it helps to know what bones do and what they are made of. The bones…
Introduction to Broken Bones
Although there are numerous types of fractures or broken bones, they all mean the same thing – a bone is in some way, “broken.” Fractures happen to be among the most common orthopedic problems, with about 6.8 million who need medical attention each year in the United States. The average citizen in a developed country…
Types of Broken Bone Injury Victims
Every year millions of Americans suffer from fractured bones. Most of these injuries occur from accidents, falls or the negligence of others. In many of these instances, insurance companies and negligent parties may be able to provide you with compensation for your injuries. You have the right to seek legal assistance to help defray medical…
Chemical Burns
If a chemical burns the skin, follow these steps: Remove the cause of the burn by flushing the chemicals off the skin surface with cool, running water for 20 minutes or more. If the burning chemical is a powder-like substance such as lime, brush it off the skin before flushing. Remove clothing or jewelry that…
Electrical Burns
An electrical burn may appear minor, but the damage can extend deep into the tissues beneath your skin. If a strong electrical current passes through your body, internal damage such as a heart rhythm disturbance or cardiac arrest can occur. Sometimes the jolt associated with the electrical injury can cause you to be thrown or…
Burns: Treatment Centers
A burn is an injury to tissue that can be caused by heat, chemicals or electricity. While burns most often affect the skin, deeper burns can injure tissue well below the skin’s surface. In addition, internal burns may occur to the esophagus and stomach when extremely hot liquids are ingested and to the lungs when…
Burns: Type of Burns
To distinguish a minor burn from a serious burn, the first step is to determine the degree and the extent of damage to body tissues. These three classifications will help you determine emergency care: First-degree The least serious burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin (epidermis) is burned. The skin is…
Bus Accidents- Fact Summary
If society believes seatbelts are desirable and necessary, then it’s a grave oversight for schools not to offer our children that choice. This lifesaving habit comes to a halt every September when the school year begins, as we send our children off to school on beltless buses. The arguments against seatbelts on school buses are…
School Bus Safety: Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Your children can have a lot of fun taking the bus to school every day. And, making them aware of the safety rules below can make every ride a safe and happy one. Getting Ready for the Bus: Be on time for the bus. Leave home on time. Get to your bus stop about five…
Guideline for the Safe Transportation of Pre-school Age Children in School Buses
School age children transported in school buses are safer than children transported in motor vehicles of any other type. Large school buses provide protection because of their size and weight. Further, they must meet minimum Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS’s) mandating compartmentalized seating, improved emergency exits, stronger roof structures and fuel systems, and better…