FEBRUARY 2016
MARCH 2016
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY
March is Workplace Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, “the most important thing you can
do to protect your vision at work is to always wear appropriate protective eyewear, which
can prevent more than 90 percent of serious eye injuries.”
PLEASE REVIEW THE ATTACHED EYE SAFETY PROGRAM!
Importance of Safety Eyewear
 One of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce workplace
eye injuries is to wear proper safety glasses. In fact, Prevent
Blindness American (PBA) estimates that 90% of workplace eye
injuries could be avoided if safety eyewear is used effectively. Nearly three out of five people suffering eye
injuries at work were wearing no protection at all, according to a BLS survey.
 Safety eyewear varies depending upon the type of work being done. The general rule is that anyone
passing through a work site don safety eyewear to avoid injuries caused by flying objects, tools, particles
and other hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to
ensure workers have suitable eye protection.
Office Workers
 Even employees in relatively innocuous environments can suffer eye problems. The most common of these
conditions is computer vision syndrome. While computer screens do not permanently damage vision, they
can cause headaches, eye fatigue and difficulty focusing. Simple fixes for computer eye syndrome include
taking more frequent rest breaks and repositioning the computer screen so it is at eye level.
 Another ailment incurred by office workers is dry eye syndrome, when the eyes do not produce enough
tears to keep the eye comfortable, often because of heating and air conditioning systems in office buildings.
Over-the-counter drops and proper hydration can help.
Annual Eye Exams Key to Prevention
 One of the most important steps employees can take to preserve
their eyesight is have their eyes examined annually (or at the
frequency recommended by their doctor). Eye exams will help
evaluate potential unseen injuries to the eye, as well as look for signs
of serious eye conditions like glaucoma and cataracts.
Remember the Basics
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Always report incidents to us immediately
Always Notify us if your job description changes.
Report to us safety concerns you may have.
Let us know if you have safety tips too!
Remember, safety is everyone’s responsibility
ANSWER KEY: 1.True 2.True 3.True 4.False-(with high-powered lasers, even a partial reflection of the laser’s beam can injure the eye) 5.True
6.False-(you should always wear the appropriate type of safety eyewear) 7.True 8.False-(safety glasses with side shields provide the best protection
against frontal impact) 9.True 10. False-(whenever you use a face shield, safety glasses must always be worn underneath to protect your eyes)
11.True 12.True 13.True 14.True 15.False-(even when walking through an area that has the potential for eye damage, you should have protection)
16.True 17.False-(if a chemical is splashed in your eye, force the eyelid open and flush with running water for 15 minutes or longer) 18.True 19.True
20.True
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