Temporary Staffing – Traumatic Brain Injuries
When your temporary staffing workers fill roles in high-risk industries like construction, logging, or roofing, they are at risk of traumatic brain injuries, a serious and life-threatening type of head injury. To protect your workers and your business, here’s what you need to know.
What are TBIs?
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a type of head injury that occurs from a sudden or violent hit to the head. TBIs can result from a wide variety of accidents, from car accidents to sports injuries. They can also occur in the workplace. In the workplace, the causes of a TBI depend on the industry. However, some of the most common causes of workplace TBIs include:
- Slips and Falls
- For example, a temporary staffing worker in the roofing industry could suffer a TBI after falling off unstable scaffolding, or a restaurant worker could suffer a head injury after a slip-and-fall on a wet surface.
- Stuck-By Accidents
- Stuck-by accidents occur when a temporary worker is stuck by a piece of machinery or a falling object, like a dropped tool. Struck-by accidents are most commonly seen in industries like manufacturing, construction, and warehousing.
- Traffic Accidents
- If a temporary worker’s job involves driving, they might be at risk of traffic accidents that can lead to TBIs and other serious head injuries.
- Assault and violence
- TBIs can also result from violence and physical altercations. For instance, a worker at a cannabis dispensary could be injured during a robbery, or a healthcare worker could suffer from a TBI after an incident with an upset patient.
In the temporary staffing industry especially, TBIs could also result from improper safety training. If a temporary worker is not instructed on proper safety techniques and protocols, they are at an increased risk of traumatic brain injuries. For example, if a temporary worker at a construction site is not told about when to wear a hard hat, they could be injured by a dropped object.
The Impact of a TBI
The symptoms depend on the injury and severity, but some of the most common physical TBI symptoms include:
- Headaches
- Slurred speech
- Limb weakness
- Convulsions or seizures
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Loss of consciousness
TBIs can also cause cognitive and neurological symptoms. These include memory problems, confusion and disorientation, and increased irritability and other mood changes. In some cases, a TBI can lead to long-term neurological issues and behavioral changes. For example, someone might have long-term issues with memory after suffering a TBI, or find themselves experiencing mental health issues like anxiety or depression.
Workers’ Compensation for TBIs and Other Temporary Staffing Injuries
Due to the high risk of TBIs, it may be difficult to find the Workers’ Compensation coverage you need to protect your temporary staffing employees. At Work Comp Business Insurance Solutions, we understand the unique challenges and risks faced by our clients in the temporary staffing industry, and specialize in helping temporary staffing clients find the help they need.
To learn more about our services and how we can help your temporary staffing business, visit us online at https://www.wcbis.com.
