Safety Tip of the Week – Eye Safety

Simply using the proper eye protection on the job could prevent thousands of eye injuries each year. A Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey of workers who suffered eye injuries revealed that nearly three out of five were not wearing eye protection at the time of the accident.

Two major reasons workers experience eye injuries on the job:

1. Not wearing eye protection; or
2. Wearing the wrong kind of protection for the job.

How can I protect my eyes from injury?

There are four things you can do to protect your eyes from injury:

1. Know the eye safety dangers at your work.
2. Eliminate hazards before starting work by using machine guards, work screens, or other engineering controls.
3. Use proper eye protection.
4. Keep your safety eyewear in good condition and have it replaced if it becomes damaged.

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