1. Personal Protective Equipment Eye and Face Protection

2. Common causes of eye injuries Injurious gases, vapors, and liquids Dusts, powders, fumes, mists Flying objects or particles 1a

3. Common causes of eye injuries Glare Splashing metal Thermal and radiation hazards 1b

4. Common causes of eye injuries Lasers Electrical hazards Any combination of these 1c

5. Engineering controls Plant equipment and machinery is a major source of eye injuries To guard against this, use: –guards –screens –shields 2a

6. Eye and face protection Joint effort between worker and company Safety glasses –polycarbonate lenses –tinted lenses –safety frames –side shields 3a

7. Eye and face protection Goggles –fit closer to the eyes –some models fit over prescription glasses 3b

8. Eye and face protection Face shields –provides full-face protection –always wear eye protection under a face shield 3c

9. Donning, doffing, adjusting, and wearing Must be comfortable Must be worn properly Wear proper eye protection for the job 4a

10. Donning, doffing, adjusting, and wearing Understand its purpose and limitations Proper fitting is important 4b

11. Limitations of eye and face protection Presents a false sense of security User may be less alert to hazards 5a

12. Limitations of eye and face protection Loses protective ability over time May restrict vision 5b

13. Care, maintenance, use, and disposal Perform regular inspection and maintenance Keep lenses clean Replace pitted, scratched, broken lenses 6a

14. Housekeeping Keep chemicals, dusts, debris to a minimum 7a

15. Eyewash Stations Eyewash stations are required if certain eye hazards are present 8a

16. Eyewash Stations Know the location and operation of eyewash facilities –eyewash fountains –drench showers –hand-held drench hoses –emergency bottles 8b