Safety & Training Short: PPE - Eye Protection

Objective: To provide an overview of potential eye hazards and safe practices for using eye protection.
 
Most work-related eye injuries are a result of flying or falling objects or sparks striking the eye. The appropriate level of eye protection needed for a task is determined by a job hazard assessment performed before work begins.
 
Common Hazards that Require Eye Protection
 
Workplace hazards that could cause eye injuries include:

• Fumes
• Vapors
• Chemical splashes
• Extremely bright or hazardous light, such as from welding
• Flying particles, dust, or debris
• Sparks
• Glare 

Common Types of Eye Protection
 
A job hazard assessment performed prior to the start of a particular task will determine the type of eye protection required.

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