Many N.F.L. Players Get Brain Disease. Why Hasn’t OSHA Intervened?

A former chief scientist at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration stated that rates of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) among former NFL players have not been matched by comparable workplace health conditions. OSHA has not issued specific regulations or enforcement actions targeting football-related brain injury despite medical research documenting CTE cases in former players. The agency's involvement in workplace safety matters typically requires either worker complaints, documented hazards in specific workplaces, or findings that an industry-wide standard is necessary. No additional details were provided about OSHA's current assessment of professional football as a workplace health issue.

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