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 1a

Common causes of eye injuries Glare Splashing metal Thermal and radiation hazards 1b

Common causes of eye injuries Lasers Electrical hazards Any combination of these 1c

Engineering controls Plant equipment and machinery is a major source of eye injuries To guard against this, use: –guards –screens –shields 2a

Eye and face protection Joint effort between worker and company Safety glasses –polycarbonate lenses –tinted lenses –safety frames –side shields 3a

Eye and face protection Goggles –fit closer to the eyes –some models fit over prescription glasses 3b

Eye and face protection Face shields –provides full-face protection –always wear eye protection under a face shield 3c

Donning, doffing, adjusting, and wearing Must be comfortable Must be worn properly Wear proper eye protection for the job 4a

Donning, doffing, adjusting, and wearing Understand its purpose and limitations Proper fitting is important 4b

Limitations of eye and face protection Presents a false sense of security User may be less alert to hazards 5a

Limitations of eye and face protection Loses protective ability over time May restrict vision 5b

Care, maintenance, use, and disposal Perform regular inspection and maintenance Keep lenses clean Replace pitted, scratched, broken lenses 6a

Housekeeping Keep chemicals, dusts, debris to a minimum 7a

Eyewash Stations Eyewash stations are required if certain eye hazards are present 8a

Eyewash Stations Know the location and operation of eyewash facilities –eyewash fountains –drench showers –hand-held drench hoses –emergency bottles 8b