Protecting Your Eyes

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Protecting Your Eyes
Many eye injuries can be prevented by exercising
some simple precautions such as recognizing
potential eye hazards and using appropriate
personal protection when needed.
WHAT CONTRIBUTES TO EYE INJURIES AT WORK?

• Not wearing eye protection

• Wearing the wrong kind of eye protection for the
  job

WHAT CAUSES EYE INJURIES?

• Flying particles

• Contact with chemicals

HOW CAN EYE INJURIES BE PREVENTED?

• Always wear effective eye protection

• The eyewear must be of the appropriate type for
  the hazard and properly fitted

• Eye protection devices must be properly
  maintained