1. EYE SAFETY BY THE NUMBERS
BE SAFE
STAY SAFE +
REVIEW
FEBRUARY 2018
2,000 eye injuries occur EVERY DAY in the United States.
90 % of all eye injuries can be prevented by using proper PPE
EYE SAFETY BY THE NUMBERS
Wear your safety glasses
No tinted safety glasses for general cleaning in an indoor environment
Wear your safety goggles when filling any bottle or bucket with liquid (chemical)
Wear eye PPE when using power tools
Keep your eye protection clean
Wear prescription lenses if you should
Wear safety glasses with proper UV protection if working outside
Report immediately if you have an eye accident
Wear a face shield when working with water under pressure
Review your site’s PPE requirements
Finally…wear your safety glasses!
Beyond
PPE
Don’t rub eyes with dirty hands or clothing. Will help prevent Flu too.
Remove debris, dust and soils from head & eye PPE before removing.
Know where your eye wash stations are located & how to use.
Different PPE for different jobs
Check your PPE site declaration, procedures or supervisor for the right eye PPE for each job task