How to Prevent Traumatic Brain Injuries at Work

Posted by GKS Law Firm on December 24th, 2020

Brain injuries can have a major impact on the lives of the affected. It can also result in expensive compensation claims even when you are backed by an insurance policy. This is why it’s important to make the workplace safe and free from the possibility of acquiring traumatic brain injuries, especially in industries where these accidents can happen.

Here are some common causes of brain injuries in the workplace and how to prevent them:

1. Slip, fall, and trip accidents

These types of accidents can also happen even in regular offices. It’s important to maintain commercial or industrial property. Make sure there are no broken pavements or stairs that could lead to these instances.

All cables should be kept hidden on the sides of the rooms to avoid tripping on them. Stairways should also have proper illumination so that people can see where they are going. If you have elevators that are not functional, they should be locked to avoid being mistaken for doorways.

2. Head injuries due to a falling object

Workers in industrial settings should wear protective headgear while on the premises of the workplace to reduce the impact of a falling object. Restaurant and retail settings can also suffer from injuries due to falling objects. If something falls off a shelf or storage, that could inflict serious injuries to the victim.

Aside from proper gear, employees and workers should be educated on the proper storage of equipment and products. Make sure they know how to place them in their right positions to reduce the possibility of these equipment falling.

3. Not using the right personal protective equipment

Employers must provide the right personal protective equipment to their employees who are exposed to potential dangers. These PPEs should be regularly changed as well. They can be subjected to daily wear and tear, thereby reducing their efficacy and their ability to provide protection.

4. Improper or insufficient training

Human error is also one of the mistakes that can lead to traumatic brain injuries. Workers in charge of handling jobs that might be exposed to head injuries should be trained properly. They should undergo rigorous training and no other workers should be allowed to handle these kinds of work.

If you or a family member has suffered from traumatic brain injury in the workplace, make sure you get the compensation that you deserve. If your employer has WorkSafeBC, you are entitled to compensation. Burnaby lawyers experienced in these cases such as GKS Law Firm will help you get the fair compensation that you deserve. Hire Burnaby lawyers to help you in filing your claim.

Lawyers in Burnaby can also help in negotiating the value of your claim. If the insurance company tries to low-ball you, your lawyers in Burnaby can negotiate on your behalf.

Roy Jacobsen is the author of this article. For more details about Workers Compensation in Surrey please visit our website: gkslawfirm.com