Importance of Eye Protection & Safety Measures

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What is eye protection?

Eye protection is protective gear for the eyes, and sometimes face, designed to reduce the risk of injury. Examples of risks requiring eye protection can include: impact from particles or debris, light or radiation, wind blast, heat, sea spray or impact from some type of ball or puck used in sports.

What is eye and face protection?

Eye and face protection is addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry, maritime, and construction. Provides references that aid in recognizing and evaluating eye and face hazards and provides possible solutions for these hazards. Provides links and references to additional resources related to eye and face protection.

Why is eye protection important?

The eyes are one of the most important organs as well as vulnerable parts of human body. Eyes are easily injured by many things such as small particles, chemicals, biological agents, strong visible light and non-visible rays. Eyes should be protected by using appropriate eye protection.

Does eye protection protect the user?

Eye wear will protect the user if the protection device fully covers the eye and surrounding soft tissues. If eye protection is required, establish a complete eye safety protection program, including selection, fit testing, training, maintenance, and inspection. Ensure your safety eye wear fits properly.

What Is Eye Protection

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3. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/eye-safety-at-work
4. https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/19416/protection-from-eye-injuries.pdf
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9. https://www.osha.gov/eye-face-protection
10. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/injuries-protective-eyewear

Eye Protection Information

1. https://eyeandear.org.au/patients-visitors/fact-sheets/10-tips-to-protect-your-eyes/
2. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/eye-care
3. https://www.optometry.org.au/workplace/occupational-optometry-safety-eyewear-guide-for-members-to-help-prevent-eye-injuries/
4. https://www.rsea.com.au/ppe/eye-protection
5. https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/prevention/ppe/glasses.html
6. https://sitemate.com/au/resources/articles/safety/eye-protection-ppe/