The Importance of Eye Protection
Do you know how important eye safety is at the workplace?I am guessing you are one of those people thinking, “Nothing will ever happen to my eyesight.” Well, think again, eye injuries in the workplace are very common. While nearly 24,000 people per year injure their eyes what’s worse is 10-20% of these injuries lead to temporary permanent vision loss. By taking a proactive step in your eye safety, these statistics can be drastically reduced.
I know that the prior mentioned statistics are startling, but they are very real. Now the question remains, “How do I prevent myself from a job related eye injury?” Good question and you are in luck. Listed below is a summary of various types of eye protection gear matching the hazards at your workplace.
Are you a person who has a job that exposes you to particles, flying objects, or dust? Perhaps you are a construction worker, landscaper, machinist, etc. Those of you who work with flying debris need safety glasses with side protection. This design of safety glasses works well because it protects your eyes from debris flying at you from the front, side, or below.
How about those of you who work with chemicals? Are you a chemical operator, chemical engineer, lab technician, etc.? People working in this field need adequate eye protection as well as ventilation. Safety goggles with hooded ventilation (indirect airflow) are recommended for these jobs. They do a good job protecting your eyes against splashes and have indirect vents to allow air without harmful irritants passing through.
Anybody working with molten metal, hazardous radiation, or sparks? Calling all welders, laser operators, mechanical engineers, etc.! For the people who work with blinding light, welding helmets are the right matches for you. This type of eye protection is ideal because it protects your eyes from harmful radiation and still allow you to see what you are doing.
Now you are properly informed about buying the right safety glasses and goggles for your job. Make use of this newfound knowledge and practice good eye safety.
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