Keep Your Eye On Safety
Posted by Premier Safety on Dec 8th 2020
Job site injuries can happen in the blink of an eye.
Can your workers see all the potentially hazardous areas on their jobsite? Their two most vulnerable areas are their eyes. Every day 2,000 US workers sustain eye injuries that require medical treatment according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Many of these injuries could be prevented by using the right protective eyewear.
Pyramex® Capstone GG504TM Scratch-Resistant Direct/Indirect Safety Goggles, Universal, Clear Anti-Fog Lens
OSHA requires employers to ensure the safety of all their employees in the work environment. Eye and face protection must be provided whenever necessary to protect against hazards. This personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to prevent or lessen the severity of injuries to workers when engineering or administrative controls are not feasible or effective in reducing exposure to acceptable levels.
OSHA's eye and face protection standard requires the use of eye and face protection when workers are exposed to hazards such as:
- Flying objects (bits of metal, glass)
- Tools
- Particles
- Chemicals
- Molten metal
- Harmful radiation
- A combination of hazards
Eye safety is more than a one-size-fits-all solution. Depending on where your crew is working the hazards can change. Your workers may need safety glasses with side protection for some jobs, or full coverage goggles for others. In addition, OSHA requires training be provided to employees who use eye and face protection. It is important that workers understand why the protection is necessary, as well as the proper fit, use and maintenance of the equipment. Limitations and capabilities of the protection should be detailed, along with signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent effective use.
Premier Safety is committed to keeping your workers’ eyes protected, with high-quality eye protection products from top manufacturers like Pyramex and Radians. Let us help you reduce the potential for workplace eye injuries with the right protective eyewear. See all our safety products online at PremierSafety.com or call us today at 800.962.7837.
Not sure which eyewear is the best fit for your crew? Premier Safety’s team of industry experts offers free consultation to help you get what you need.