MORE THAN A THOUSAND EYE INJURIES OCCUR IN NORTH AMERICA WORKPLACES EVERY DAY

Why are these injuries occurring?

«  Three out of five happen because a worker was not wearing eye protection at the time of the incident.

«  About 40% of the injured workers were wearing some type of eye protection but it was the wrong kind and failed to protect them adequately.

«  The leading cause for incidents while wearing eye protection is the lack of side shields.

«  Studies reveal that flying or falling objects and sparks are the cause of 70% of eye injuries.

«  Nearly 60% of the objects causing eye injuries are smaller than a pin head.

«  Nearly 20% of all eye injuries are caused by chemicals splashing or being sprayed.

«  40% of eye injuries occur within the craft trades and 30% occur within operations.

«  50% of the injured workers were employed in manufacturing and 20% were in construction.

What we can do to prevent these injuries?

«  First: make sure you choose the proper eye protection.

«  Second: make sure the eye protection you have selected fits properly and is clean.

«  Nearly 20% of eye injuries happen to workers wearing face shields or welding helmets while grinding, while only 6% happen while wearing goggles.