1. Personal Protective Equipment Eye and Face Protection

2. Common causes of eye injuries v Injurious gases, vapors, and liquids v Dusts, powders, fumes, mists v Flying objects or particles 1a

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

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

5. Engineering controls v Plant equipment and machinery is a major source of eye injuries. To guard against this, use: GuardsGuards ScreensScreens ShieldsShields 2a

6. Eye and face protection v Joint effort between worker and company v Safety glasses Polycarbonate lensesPolycarbonate lenses Tinted lensesTinted lenses Safety framesSafety frames Side shieldsSide shields 3a

7. Eye and face protection v Goggles Fit closer to the eyesFit closer to the eyes Some models fit over prescription glassesSome models fit over prescription glasses 3b

8. Eye and face protection v Face shields Provides full-face protectionProvides full-face protection Always wear eye protection under a face shieldAlways wear eye protection under a face shield 3c

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

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

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

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

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

14. Housekeeping v Keep chemicals, dusts, debris to a minimum 7a

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

16. Eyewash Stations v Know the location and operation of eyewash facilities Eyewash fountainsEyewash fountains Drench showersDrench showers Hand-held drench hosesHand-held drench hoses Emergency bottlesEmergency bottles 8b