QUESTION

What are potential eye hazards in the workplace that necessitate eye protection?

1. Poor housekeeping practices, objects dropped from above, no prevention programs, chemicals.
2. Radiation, slips and falls, no proper training in use of dangerous equipment, projectiles.
3. Ill-designed or inappropriate goggles/safety glasses, an administrator not trained or knowledgeable in eye protection, bloodborne pathogens.
4. Projectiles, Chemicals, Radiation, Bloodborne Pathogens.

ANSWER

4. Projectiles, Chemicals, Radiation, Bloodborne Pathogens.

WHY IS IT RIGHT

OHS STANDARD OHS standards require that employers provide workers with suitable eye protection. To be effective, the eyewear must be of the appropriate type for the hazard encountered and properly fitted. For example, the […]