FACTS

1. Most employees who receive head injuries were not wearing head protection nor was it required by their employers. Typical injuries to the head are caused by falling objects such as tools, bolts, etc., falling from a height of several yards.
2. With head injuries, employers often failed to require workers to wear hard hats or to enforce wearing them correctly.
3. Concussions in the workplace are most commonly caused by falls, getting struck in the head by falling objects, or motor vehicle accidents.
4. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are the primary type of head injuries. TBI is a significant cause of death […]

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