Personal Protective Equipment Eye and Face Protection

Common causes of eye injuries Injurious gases, vapors, and liquids Dusts, powders, fumes, mists Flying objects or particles Timber Products Manufacturers Association

Common causes of eye injuries Glare Splashing metal Thermal and radiation hazards Timber Products Manufacturers Association

Common causes of eye injuries Lasers Electrical hazards Any combination of these Timber Products Manufacturers Association

Timber Products Manufacturers Association Engineering controls Plant equipment and machinery is a major source of eye injuries To guard against this, use: guards screens shields Timber Products Manufacturers Association

Eye and face protection Joint effort between worker and company Safety glasses polycarbonate lenses tinted lenses safety frames side shields Timber Products Manufacturers Association

Eye and face protection Goggles fit closer to the eyes some models fit over prescription glasses Timber Products Manufacturers Association

Eye and face protection Face shields provides full-face protection always wear eye protection under a face shield Timber Products Manufacturers Association

Donning, doffing, adjusting, and wearing Must be comfortable Must be worn properly Wear proper eye protection for the job Timber Products Manufacturers Association

Donning, doffing, adjusting, and wearing Understand its purpose and limitations Proper fitting is important Timber Products Manufacturers Association

Limitations of eye and face protection Presents a false sense of security User may be less alert to hazards Timber Products Manufacturers Association

Limitations of eye and face protection Loses protective ability over time May restrict vision Timber Products Manufacturers Association

Care, maintenance, use, and disposal Perform regular inspection and maintenance Keep lenses clean Replace pitted, scratched, broken lenses Timber Products Manufacturers Association

Timber Products Manufacturers Association Housekeeping Keep chemicals, dusts, debris to a minimum Timber Products Manufacturers Association

Timber Products Manufacturers Association Eyewash Stations Eyewash stations are required if certain eye hazards are present Timber Products Manufacturers Association

Timber Products Manufacturers Association Eyewash Stations Know the location and operation of eyewash facilities eyewash fountains drench showers hand-held drench hoses emergency bottles Timber Products Manufacturers Association