Hard hats should be worn by anyone working in a hazardous environment where there is a risk of head injury, including construction workers, miners, firefighters, & paramedics. Did you know that in the United States, 13 workers die on the job per day, on average? And according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), … Read more
Every 10 minutes a worker is injured by a falling or dropped object in the workplace. Work injuries caused by falling objects have been a problem in the workplace for as long as man has gone to work. A list of the types of objects that can fall are numerous as well. They include tools, … Read more
Machines have the potential to cause a number of injuries among workers. Many people work around various types of machines in the workplace, and there is a set of rules according to which these machines should be used, run and maintained. These machines have the potential and are known to cause a number of injuries … Read more
Head injuries are one of the most serious types of nonfatal workplace injuries that a person can suffer. In 2014, approximately 3 million workers suffered nonfatal workplace injuries. Head injuries are one of the most serious types of nonfatal workplace injuries that a person can suffer. This type of injury can easily lead to problems … Read more
Intracranial injuries refer to an injury within the cranium, the part of the skull that encloses the brain. This is the area located within or on the surface of the brain. Intracranial injury is often referred to as traumatic brain injury. All intracranial injuries are treated as head injuries, although head injuries may also refer … Read more
An injured worker suffering from a work-related head injury may never be able to enjoy the same quality of life as before the accident. Workplace accidents may cause head injuries, which can range from minor to debilitating. Head injuries are classified into closed head injuries and open head injuries. While open head injuries are caused when an object … Read more