Marking March as Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month is a way to alert workers of the possibility of eye injuries and other eye health concerns that may occur in the workplace. Prevent Blindness America reports that 90% of all eye injuries are preventable by wearing proper eye protection. Another staggering statistic is 10-20% of those work related eye injuries will cause temporary or permanent vision loss.
Several Tips to Promote Eye Safety in the Workplace:
Safety eyewear must have “ANSI Z87” clearly marked on all glasses or goggles and should be worn at all times when eye hazards are present.
Workers should know where the nearest eyewash station is at their job site and how to use it.
Employees should notify their manager immediately if safety hazards are present.
Employees should have regular eye exams to make sure their vision is adequate to perform their jobs.
Employees who already have reduced vision should ask their employer if prescription glasses or goggles could be provided.
Employers, help protect your workers by posting safety signs in areas where eye protection is required/recommended.
It has been proven in many cases that eye protection does work. You too, can prevent eye injury by following these simple tips. Make sure to purchase eye safety equipment that fits properly and adequately suited for your job. Remember to wear your safety glasses and be safe at work.
Several Tips to Promote Eye Safety in the Workplace:
Safety eyewear must have “ANSI Z87” clearly marked on all glasses or goggles and should be worn at all times when eye hazards are present.
Workers should know where the nearest eyewash station is at their job site and how to use it.
Employees should notify their manager immediately if safety hazards are present.
Employees should have regular eye exams to make sure their vision is adequate to perform their jobs.
Employees who already have reduced vision should ask their employer if prescription glasses or goggles could be provided.
Employers, help protect your workers by posting safety signs in areas where eye protection is required/recommended.
It has been proven in many cases that eye protection does work. You too, can prevent eye injury by following these simple tips. Make sure to purchase eye safety equipment that fits properly and adequately suited for your job. Remember to wear your safety glasses and be safe at work.
