Each and every day, our eyes provide the gateway that allows us to recognize and comprehend the world we work, live, and play in. Because our vision is so crucial to almost all aspects of our daily lives, it's difficult to understand why we wouldn't protect our eyes. In every instance they are at risk from hazards; yet, each day over 2,000 workers in North America suffer some type of eye injury requiring medical treatment. This program discusses the protective devices and precautions we can utilize to prevent such injuries. It will also stress the importance of assessing the hazards of each job task and avoiding common pitfalls that often lead to these incidents. Topics this program covers include types of eye injuries; employee responsibility to wear appropriate protection; use of safety glasses, safety goggles, face shields, and eye protection required for welding and laser operations; off-job safeguards; and proper response to eye injuries.
