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There are times when concussions are overlooked, and if you haven’t been tested following an impact to the head, there are many warning signs you should continue to be aware of.  Many victims of head injuries can experience the following; Unexplained changes in mood Change your sleep patterns, sleeping too much or too little You …

How to Recognize a ConcussionRead More

Following the diagnosis of a concussion, it’s likely you’ll need to take time off work, athletics, or other physically/mentally straining obligations.  It’s important to follow protocol in these situations, and to follow up for a Doctor’s note for wherever it may be required. Be sure to do the following to the best of your ability: …

When You Should Return to Work after a ConcussionRead More

First, you must validate your injury and assess the magnitude.  Often times, sustaining significant impact to your head will result in a concussion.  Most concussions are mild, but there are cases of severe head injuries, and the protocol for an efficient recovery is strict.  After receiving a blow to the head, be aware of the …

What to do After Sustaining a Head InjuryRead More

The first thing you should do upon sustaining an injury at work is to make sure an incident report is filled out by a manager or your supervisor.  It’s important to have your cause and date of injury on file for future reference.  Moving forward you may or may not be out of work, but …

What to do if you Injure Yourself at WorkRead More

This Sunday, clocks throughout the nation will be set back an hour as part of the biannual tradition of daylight savings time. While it was infamously proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1784, daylight savings time was not formally recognized in the United States until President Nixon’s Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act of 1973. Since …

Beware of Other Drivers After Daylight Savings TimeRead More