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2. 2 Understand that accidents and learn how to minimize injuries. objective: is the only safeguard.

3. 33 2,000 eye injuries every day 100,000 disabling injuries every year $1 Billion cost

4. 4 FLYING PARTICLES MOLTEN METALS LIQUID CHEMICALS GASES AND VAPORS HIGH-INTENSITY LIGHT RADIATION FLYING PARTICLES MOLTEN METALS LIQUID CHEMICALS GASES AND VAPORS HIGH-INTENSITY LIGHT RADIATION

5. Safety Glasses Goggles Face Shields Welding Masks Safety Glasses Goggles Face Shields Welding Masks 5

6. Source: US Department of Labor 6

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8. 8 RUB THE EYE! EYE

9. in the eye Do not rub the eye Use an eye wash or let tears wash out the speck Lift upper eyelid outward and down over the lower lid If the speck doesn’t wash out – keep the eye closed, bandage lightly and see a doctor Do not rub the eye Use an eye wash or let tears wash out the speck Lift upper eyelid outward and down over the lower lid If the speck doesn’t wash out – keep the eye closed, bandage lightly and see a doctor 9

10. 14 Immediately flush the eye with water for 15 minutes Do not use an eye cup If a contact lens is in the eye, flush over the lens Do not bandage the eye Seek medical help Immediately flush the eye with water for 15 minutes Do not use an eye cup If a contact lens is in the eye, flush over the lens Do not bandage the eye Seek medical help 10

11. Do not wash out eye with water Do not try to remove an object stuck in the eye Cover the eye with a rigid shield without pressure Do not wash out eye with water Do not try to remove an object stuck in the eye Cover the eye with a rigid shield without pressure 11

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13. Keep quiet – limit movement See doctor IMMEDIATELY Keep quiet – limit movement See doctor IMMEDIATELY 16

14. 14 Apply cold compress without pressure Seek emergency medical care in cases of pain, reduced vision or discoloration Apply cold compress without pressure Seek emergency medical care in cases of pain, reduced vision or discoloration 14

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16. to the eye Cover the eye with a rigid shield without pressure 16

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18. 618 Macular degeneration Cataracts Pterygium Skin cancer Corneal sunburn

19. Wear eye protection for all hazardous activities and sports Stock a first aid kit with rigid eye shield and eyewash Wear eye protection for all hazardous activities and sports Stock a first aid kit with rigid eye shield and eyewash 19

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