EYE SAFETY CAN BE EASILY OVERLOOKED, SOMETIMES, TO OUR OWN DETRIMENT AND A LIFETIME OF REGRET.
WHAT CONTRIBUTES TO EYE INJURIES AT WORK?
1. Not wearing proper eye protection.
2. Wearing the wrong kind of eye protection
WHAT CAUSES EYE INJURIES?
1. Flying objects (bits of metal, glass, plastic)
2. Air-blown and wind-blown particles (dust, wood, sand)
3. Tools (screwdrivers, wrenches)
4. Chemicals (gasoline, oil, solvents, acids
5. Harmful radiation (welding arcs, UV)
SAFETY TIPS
1. Always handle sharp objects, including knives, scissors, and even pencils, with extreme care.
2. Prepare a well-lit environment whenever you read, write, or engage in any activity that requires extended use of the eyes.
3. Always wear proper eye protection
4. Sunglasses are crucial for preventing long-term sun damage to the eyes.
5. Avoid looking directly at the sun, especially during an eclipse.
6. Household chemical spray bottles should never be pointed at your face.
7. Never remove protective guards from power tools
8. Have regular eye exams.
Contact Lens
Contact lens do not provide eye protection in the industrial sense. Before touching the contact lens or the eye, it is important to through wash & rinse hand soap.
