One of the most common injuries at industrial workplaces is a blow to the head. It can have di erent consequences. Here are some examples: • skull fractures • concussions • brain swelling
These injuries can cause the following symptoms: • balance problems • loss of consciousness • nausea • memory loss Frequent causes of blows to the head are moving parts of machines, objects that fall, or obstacles that cause people to trip and fall.
concussions: n. temporary damages to the brain that make someone become unconscious or feel confused for a short time
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