A Look at Eye Injuries in the Workplace

A LOOK AT EYE INJURIES IN THE WORKPLACE THERE ARE 800,000 work-related eyo injuries recorded every year and only over 2,000 workers in the US receive medical aide, daily, for eye injuries sustained on the job more men fall victim to eye related injuries than women 70% 26% of eye injuries are caused by exposure to heavy equipment and objects of eye injuries are due to exposure to harmful substances at work Around $300 million in total are lost every year due to compensation and medical bills for eye related injuries. common causes 4of eye related injuries There are A. Chemical splashes and fume exposure Exposure to UV light, visible light, heat or infrared/laser Debris and particle projectiles Exposure to pathogens and bodily fluids in medical-related fields Since 2008, victims of eye înjuries at work have missed 27,000 work days Surprisingly enough, only 10% of these eye injuries are considered fatal and 90% are deemed highly preventable PROTECT YOUR EYES But, what are the features of the ideal safety glasses? The lenses must be: Of high standard-glass, plastic, or polycarbonate quality Scratch- and glare-resistant Must be lightweight and less likely to fog Made of corrective prescription glass lenses Find safe and comfortable reading glasses made with high-quality material in one place. Ideal safety prescription glasses, and more, are found at PoshEyewear.com SOURCE: The VIslon Councll of Amerlca