About 1,000 eye injuries occur in the workplace daily according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are some findings that will prove interesting:
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70% are caused by flying debris
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20% are caused by chemical splashes
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60% were not wearing protective eye wear
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4% were wearing the wrong type of protective eye wear
Each worker is responsible to learn which type and how to use safety eye wear for their particular job. Employers however are sometimes required to pay for the safety eye
protection for their workers.
Just as eye wear used to protect your eyes from glare and harmful sun rays, protective eye wear in the work place is used to protect workers from things such as chemicals, vapors,
flying particles, splashes, metal shavings, dust, heat, fiberglass or glass or intense light.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US has requirements for minimum impact resistance for eyeglass lenses. The American National Standards also offers voluntary standards for eye wear such as:
ANSI – Developed in cooperation with Optometry. The minimum performance guideline
(ANSI Z87.1) for occupational eye wear protects workers from job related injuries.
AOA – With the American Optical Industry Association for optical manufacturers
OMA – With the American Academy of Ophthalmology for optical laboratories
OLA – With the Opticians Association of America and others
Protective Eye wear For The Home
Almost 110,000 people suffer eye injuries from home injuries in the US alone. Some home accidents are caused by tree and shrub branches, household cleaners and flying debris for home workshops. Experts strongly recommend the use of protective eye wear when
handling lawn and gardening equipment, hazardous chemicals and power tools. Goggles should provide clear and distortion free vision and fit snugly.
A good source of additional information about choosing the appropriate protective eye wear can be obtained from your eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist).
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