This document provides training on eye protection safety. It discusses common causes of eye injuries like flying particles and chemicals. It notes that most injuries occur among craft workers and equipment operators. The document recommends always wearing appropriate eye protection that is properly fitted and maintained. It also suggests better training and education to prevent injuries. Specific guidance is given for preventing eyestrain from computers and first aid for various eye emergencies like chemicals, blows, and punctures.
22. Single lens goggles provide similar protection to spectacles and may be worn in combination with spectacles or corrective lenses to insure protection along with proper vision.
23. Welders goggles provide protection from sparking, scaling, or splashing metals and harmful light rays. Lenses are impact resistant and are available in graduated shades of filtration.
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25. Face shields are available in various sizes, tensile strength, impact/heat resistance and light ray filtering capacity.
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28. Use a document holder placed next to your computer screen. It should be close enough so you don’t have to swing your head back and forth or constantly change your eye focus.
29. Change your lighting to lower glare and harsh reflections. Glare filters over your computer screen can also help.
45. Apply a cold compress without putting pressure on the eye. Crushed ice in a plastic bag can be taped to the forehead to rest gently on the injured eye.
46. In cases of pain, reduced vision, or discoloration (black eye), seek emergency medical care. Any of these symptoms could mean internal eye damage.