Eye Safety

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EYEWEARPROTECT YOUR EYES FROM HARM
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BEFORE WE BEGIN SOME ITEMS TO
ADDRESS!1. CELL PHONES OFF OR VIBRATE!NO
EXCEPTIONS..VIOLATORS PHONES WILL BE
CONFISCATED!2. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PLEASE
EXIT DOOR AND OUTSIDE.3. STAY CALM AND
RELAX.
ENJOY THE SHOW. DID YOU REMEMBER TO BRING
THE POPCORN?
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Objectives

• What is the BIG DEAL about Eyewear anyway?
• How do the eyes works
• How to measure eye sight and
• What does OSHA says about eyewear?
• EYE Protection Program
• Eye sight tests for glaucoma and cataracts
• Inform, educate and commit to higher degree
• of sight awareness
• Set the example, make it a priority..
• WHEN YOU WORK WEAR YOUR
• EYEWEAR AND PROTECT YOUR EYES!
• YOU LOSE SIGHT AND EVERYTHING ELSE!

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EYE PROTECTIONON THE JOB 24/7
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Why should we be concerned with Eye Safety?

• Eye injuries of all types occur at the rate of
  about 12,000/day.
• 10 to 20 of these injuries result in temporary
  or permanent vision loss.
• Three out of five people who receive sustainable
  eye injuries were not wearing eye protection.
• THAT IS 60-UNACCEPTABLE

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• Eye injuries, ranging from chemical burns to
  foreign objects in your eye, are common in the
  industrial workplace. Fortunately, you can avoid.
• 99 of ALL EYE Injuries can be prevented by
  wearing appropriate and effective eye protection.
  

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What are some causes of eye injuries?

• Flying objects A survey conducted by the Bureau
  of Labor Statistics, found that about 70 of eye
  injuries were caused by flying debris or falling
  objects.
• For example a human hair thickness is approx.45
  microns
• Contact with Chemicals

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GLAUCOMA

• The word "glaucoma" comes from the Greek ??a???µa,
  "opacity of the crystalline lens". (Cataracts
  and glaucoma were not distinguished until about
  1705.
• Glaucoma has been called the "silent thief of
  sight" because the loss of vision often occurs
  gradually over a long period of time, and
  symptoms only occur when the disease is quite
  advanced. Once lost, vision cannot normally be
  recovered, so treatment is aimed at preventing
  further loss.

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CATARACTS

• cataract is a clouding of the lens inside
  the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. It
  is the most common cause of blindness. Visual
  loss occurs because opacification of the lens
  obstructs light from passing and being focused on
  the retina at the back of the eye.
• It is most commonly due to aging but has many
  other causes. Over time, yellow-brown pigment is
  deposited in the lens, and this, together with
  disruption of the lens fibers, reduces the
  transmission of light and leads to visual
  problems. Next few slides are very graphic..U R
  WARNED!

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• Misuse of tools improper guards, poor
  maintenance, poor safety habits
• RESULT.lost sight in one eye and major scar
  there to remind him

Chemical spill resulting in hydrochloric acid
over the head and upper chest RESULT.lost
sight in both eyes!
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WONT HAPPEN TO ME!
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THIS WAS HORSEPLAY BUT IT RESULTED IN A
.. FATALITY!!
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You should always use the appropriate eyewear for
the job
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What are the different kinds of eye protection?

• Glass
• Plastic
• Polycarbonate
• Shielded safety glasses
• Goggles
• Full Face shields

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Glass

• Glass lenses provide good scratch resistance
• They can withstand chemical exposure
• They can accommodate a large number of
  prescriptions

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Plastic and Polycarbonate
Have impact-resistant components.their main
purpose is to protect the eyes from glare and
flying particles. Side shields offer addition
protection against side impact.
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Plastic and polycarbonate

• Light weight
• Protect against welding splatter
• Less likely to fog up
• Not very scratch resistant
• Will not accommodate prescriptions

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Safety glasses should be shielded

• Shielding provides better protection from flying
  debris
• It provides protection against chemicals which
  may be suspended in the air

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Goggles

• Goggles provide greater protection from splashes,
  liquids and dusts than shielded safety glasses
• They should fit tightly against your face
• They provide the best protection against liquid
  pesticides and other toxic chemicals

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Face shields

• Face shields are used where you have a very high
  chance of exposure to an airborne substance
• A face shield is not enough to protect your eyes
  by itself It should be worn with approved
  safety glasses

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Tips to protect your eyes

• Wear goggles or a face shield around flying chips
  or particles, electrical arcing or sparks,
  chemical gases or vapors, harmful light liquid
  chemicals, acids, or caustics, molten metal,
  dusts, or swinging objects like ropes or chains
• Turn containers away from the face when opening
• Remove protective eye wear only after turning off
  the tool
• Outdated or scratched prescription lenses can
  distort vision

• Replace cracked, pitted or damaged goggles or
  glasses
• Concentrate on task at hand when using power
  tools
• Stop and relax the eyes if they are becoming
  strained
• Be certain that protective eye wear is approved
  for the hazardous environment you are in
• Keep sharp or pointed objects away from the face
  and eyes

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OSHA SAYS

• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  require that employers provide workers with
  suitable eye protection

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ANSI STANDARD Z-87.1

• As of July 5,1994, all glasses must meet the
  minimum standards set forth by the American
  National Standards Institute.
• Approved lenses are marked by the manufacturer.
• Z87.1 will be stamped on all other major
  components of the eye frame.
• EN-166 is the European Standard that concerns
  itself with eye protection.
• BOTH STANDARDS MAY BE SEEN ON YOUR EYEWEAR!

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EN 166 Identification
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What to do in case of an eye injury

• If you get dust, a wood chip or another small
  particle in your eye, look down and flush it out
  with eyewash solution. Use water if eyewash
  solution is not available
• If a pesticide gets into your eyes, immediately
  use a portable eye flush dispenser or call for
  help if needed to get to an eyewash station
• Flush your eye with eyewash solution for 15
  minutes. Have someone call for medical attention
  while you are flushing
• The (SDS) Safety Data Sheet and label will give
  first aid instructions

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EYE SAFETY QUIZ

1. Safety glasses can be bad for your eyes. T or F
2. Safety glasses that have scratches or pits do not
   need to be replaced. T or F
3. Contact lenses provide enough safety in a work
   environment so you dont need safety glasses. T
   or F
4. Face shields by themselves offer adequate eye
   protection. T or F
5. Industrial safety glasses can be made with your
   own prescription. T or F
6. All eyeglasses sold in the U.S. are required to
   be impact resistant. T or F
7. The differences between glass, plastic and
   polycarbonate lenses are minimal. T or F

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RememberSafety Glasses WORK!!

• SO USE THEM!
• These glasses saved the vision of a laboratory
  worker. He was using a small amount of an
  unstable chemical. The flask containing the
  chemical exploded. His eyes were without injury.

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• By not obeying a safety rule you stand the chance
  of losing one eye or both..no sightblindness.
• Blindness is a whole new lifestyle..is that
  really what you want????
• .can not work..dependent on others
• How many times is someone going to ask you how
  did you lose your eye?
• You disobey a rule and ultimately you pay for
  it.
• vagree
• or
• v disagree
• ????

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Thank You
September 2017 is Eyewear Awareness Month