Reminder: Join us for Workforce Community Conversations happening across Minnesota to learn about the Dual-Training Pipeline program. Find more information at .
#WorkforceDevelopment
#DualTrainingPipeline
Learn how to accurately track work-related injuries and illnesses with a free OSHA recordkeeping seminar from the Department of Labor and Industry on Oct. 25. Learn more at .
#ListenUp
Don’t let everyday sounds become a risk. Make wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) a habit and ensure your ears stay healthy for years to come.
Protect what matters with this OSHA toolbox talk:
Hearing protection is not one size fits all. Fit testing is a great way to make sure people are wearing their hearing protectors correctly. How does fit testing work? Find out:
#NPYHM
Looking to join the workforce and gain valuable skills for a successful career? Consider an apprenticeship in Minnesota! Apprenticeship offers a unique training system that combines technical instruction and on-the-job learning. Learn more: .
Unpaid wages are not only unfair, they are illegal. If you are not being paid what you are owed, speak up and take action to protect your rights. Learn more: .
#WageTheft
#FairPay
#WorkersRights
Each year 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work. Increasing the distance between the workers and the noise source can help reduce workers’ noise exposure. Learn more ways to prevent occupational hearing loss:
#NPYHM
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates of any occupation. Join us for our next free Construction Seminar on Nov. 19 to discuss this important topic. Visit:
👂🏽 🔊 DYK that prolonged exposure to noise above 85 decibels can lead to irreversible hearing loss? Don't let today's noise become tomorrow's silent regret. Safeguard your hearing now for a sound future!
🔗 Learn more about creating a safer workplace:
The Workers' Compensation Division Help Desk is available for users with questions about workers’ compensation and Work Comp Campus, our web-based portal for workers' compensation claims. Call 651-284-5005 (press 3) or email helpdesk.dli
@state
.mn.us.
Germs can spread easily when workers share the same space, supplies, and equipment. OSHA requires that ALL workplaces and bathrooms have:
💧 Potable water
🫧 Running water that's hot and cold or tepid
🧼 Hand soap or sanitizer
Know the requirements ⤵️
Knowing how much weight an individual worker can safely lift is a key component to preventing back injury in the workplace. The NIOSH Lifting Equation App (NLE Calc) helps determine safe lifting limits. Learn more:
#ErgoMonth
Your safety is our priority! 🛡️ Discover daily essential workplace safety and health reminders from OSHA. From actionable tips to best practices for both workers and employers, we’ve got you covered! Stay informed, stay safe.
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The October edition of "Safety Lines," Minnesota OSHA's quarterly newsletter, is available now at . In this edition: grain safety and hazard awareness; confined-space hazards; Safety Grant Programs recap and information; ergonomics; rulemaking; and more.
You asked and we listened!
We just launched a new online tool that lets you search OSHA's severe injury data by:
💠State
💠Establishment name
💠Event or exposure
💠Source of the injury
💠Body part
Check it out now ⤵️
Reminder: Join our Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline 101 webinar Oct. 15 to explore how our program aids industries from manufacturing to child care. Gain valuable insights to leverage dual training for success. .
If you cannot reduce your noise exposure by turning down the volume, moving away from the sound, or limiting the time you are exposed, hearing protection is your only option. But how do you know which hearing protection is best for you? Find out:
#NPYHM
The Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation Applications Manual has been around for many years. Learn more about this popular ergonomics risk assessment tool, that’s also available in an app:
#ErgoMonth
Did you know Minnesota law allows eligible employees up to 16 hours of unpaid leave to attend their child’s school conferences and activities each year and for each child? Read our fact sheet for more information: .
You are not alone. Resources are available for anyone with mental health concerns.
Watch this video by
@AGCofA
, featuring OSHA's Kansas area director, and learn why the conversation about mental health should continue all year.
#MentalHealthMatters