Eye Protection is No Accident
Whether you’re working on a project at home or at work, eye protection is serious business. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain job-related eye injuries requiring medical treatment each day. Of these injuries, 90 percent could have been prevented with the right eye protection. Luckily, specialized eyewear is available from Eye Level to provide eye protection and visual enhancement for recreational, industrial, and occupational situations.
The two most common reasons for eye injuries in the workplace are when a worker is wearing the wrong type of protective eyewear for the task, or when they are not wearing any protection at all.
The most common occupations for eye injuries include:
Auto repair
Carpentry
Construction
Electrical work
Maintenance
Manufacturing
Mining
Plumbing
Welding
A Bureau of Labor Statistics survey questioned people who experienced an eye injury in the workplace. The responses revealed that nearly three out of five workers were not wearing eye protection at the time of an accident. These same workers reported they didn’t feel safety eyewear was needed for the job they were doing.
Hazards exist in every home in many different forms such as sharp edges, falling objects, chemicals, noise, and a variety of other potentially dangerous situations. Whether you’re working on a weekend project in the garage or participating in recreational activities, wearing eye protection can significantly reduce the chances of sight damaging injuries.
Eye Level's Tips for Keeping Your Eyes Safe
Plan ahead
Know the eye safety dangers associated with job or project you’ll be working on. Will there be projectiles, chemical exposure, or light radiation?
Eliminate hazards
Wear protective eyewear
Maintain your eyewear
Eye Level can help you select the protective eyewear most appropriate for your job or activity based on a hazard assessment. Book an appointment or call the office today.
Source: The American Optometric Association http://www.aoa.org