It is not uncommon for flying objects to be the of cause eye injuries at the workplace. In some workplace settings, such as construction and manufacturing, the occurrence of flying objects is more prevalent than with other settings. Even so, flying objects pose a real threat to all workers and precautions must be taken particularly when working in high-risk areas. Flying objects present an impact hazard to the lens of your eyeS.
- Fragments, chips, particles, sand, and dirt.
Take a moment to think about the kinds of flying objects in your work area that can be an eye hazard.
Work processes that can create a flying object hazard include:
- Chipping, grinding, masonry work, woodworking, sawing, drilling, chiselling, riveting, and sanding.
- Contact with Chemicals
- Misuse of tools: improper guards, poor maintenance, poor safety habits.
Can you think of the work processes in this workplace that can create flying objects?
Eye protection for flying object hazards include:
- Safety glasses with side protection for many jobs; safety goggles are preferred for jobs with many flying objects; and a face shield might be required if there are flying objects that could injure your face as well as your eyes.
- Wear goggles or a face shield around flying chips or particles, electrical arcing or sparks, chemical gases or vapours, harmful light liquid chemicals, acids, or caustics, molten metal, dusts, or swinging objects like ropes or chains
- Turn containers away from the face when opening
- Remove protective eye wear only after turning off the tool (if you are not in an operating area)
Do you have access to the proper eye protection and do you wear it when working at high-risk tasks?
IF NOT : START NOW AND STAY SAFE
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