Safety Glasses: They do not protect your forehead
Michael H. McKee
Tropp & Company, Inc.
Eye Protection
The ability to see is probably the most important of all our senses. Your eyes are very sensitive organs that have little natural protection.
Hazards to your eyes include:
- Impact
- Sharp objects
- Dust
- Fumes
- Chemical liquids
- Bright light
All of these potential hazards exist both on and off the job. Knowing these hazards and what you can do to protect your eyes can mean the difference between full vision and blindness. The number one rule for eye protection is to wear safety glasses when using ANY tool or chemical.
Other types of eyewear, such as goggles, provide protection from flying chips, fumes and liquid splashes. When using liquid chemicals be sure to use safety goggles that are designed to prevent splashes from entering the eye area.
- Use splash-proof goggles and face shield with chemicals
- Never look at welding operations without proper eye protection
- Use goggles in high dust areas
- Protect your eyes from direct high heat
- Don't use tinted safety glasses indoors
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