From awareness to action: preventing concussions with PPE

September 5, 2024
By Honeywell, for the Blue Print

Concussion Awareness Day happens once a year. But people have heads year-round. So, let’s talk about protecting this ultra-important part of the body.

First, what is a concussion? Well, it’s a type of traumatic brain injury that occurs when the brain is shaken or jolted inside the skull by a blow, bump, or fall. A concussion can affect your brain function and cause symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, memory loss, and blurred vision.

Some symptoms may appear right away, while others may develop hours or days later. A concussion can also increase your risk of developing long-term problems such as chronic headaches, mood disorders, cognitive impairment, and dementia.

Concussions are common in many occupations and activities, especially those that would involve physical contact, high speeds, or heights. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 2.8 million people in the United States suffer from concussions each year, and about 50,000 are fatal.

Concussions can also have a significant effect on productivity, performance, and quality of life. It's important to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion and seek medical attention if you suspect one. As always, it’s best to take steps to prevent them from happening in the first place.
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How PPE can help prevent concussions

One of the best ways to prevent concussions is to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) that can protect your head from impact, penetration, or electrical hazards. Honeywell offers a wide range of PPE products that are designed to meet the highest standards of safety, comfort, and durability.

Whether you work in construction, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, or any other industry that exposes you to head injury risks, there’s a solution for you.

• Honeywell Fibre-Metal Type 2 Climbing Style Helmet: Features Type II and Class E Protection, incorporates a suspension technology which enables it to evenly distribute impact-generated force throughout the shell. To improve ease of use and help enhance wearer protection, the helmet is compatible with a wide range of safety accessories.
• Honeywell North Short Brim Hard Hat: Type 1 and Class E protection helmet features enhanced performance and durability in a cost-effective, certified head protection solution. Has a dual-locking mechanism to help prevent helmet from loosening. Available in vented and non-vented options.
• Fibre-Metal® SuperEight™ E-2 Cap: Smooth crown design offers a technically advanced suspension with eight load bearing points to stabilize and balance the hard hat during everyday wear. On impact, the SuperEight impact energy control system dissipates force by reducing it to smaller increments and spreading it over a greater area.

Concussions are serious and preventable injuries that can affect anyone, anytime, anywhere. Using the appropriate PPE can help protect people and reduce the risk of concussions. And by observing Concussion Awareness Day, you can help bring attention to and educate others about concussions and how to prevent them.
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​Content originally from Honeywell. Reused here with permission.

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