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Eye Safety Some Common Causes of Eye Injuries Different Kinds of Eye Protection Eye Safety Quiz Conclusion

Eye injuries are common, with around 2000 occurring daily in the United States. Approximately 10-20% of eye injuries result in temporary or permanent vision loss. Three out of five eye injuries happen when people are not wearing any eye protection. Common causes of eye injuries include flying debris, falling objects, chemicals, and improper use of tools. Different types of eye protection include safety glasses made of glass or plastic, goggles, and full face shields. It is important to wear the proper eye protection for the job and replace equipment that is scratched or damaged.

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Eye Safety Some Common Causes of Eye Injuries Different Kinds of Eye Protection Eye Safety Quiz Conclusion

Eye injuries are common, with around 2000 occurring daily in the United States. Approximately 10-20% of eye injuries result in temporary or permanent vision loss. Three out of five eye injuries happen when people are not wearing any eye protection. Common causes of eye injuries include flying debris, falling objects, chemicals, and improper use of tools. Different types of eye protection include safety glasses made of glass or plastic, goggles, and full face shields. It is important to wear the proper eye protection for the job and replace equipment that is scratched or damaged.

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EYE SAFETY Some common causes of eye injuries Different kinds of eye protection Eye safety quiz Conclusion

Eye injuries of all types occur at the rate of about 2000/day. 10% to 20% of these injuries result in temporary or permanent vision loss. Three out of five people who receive sustainable eye injuries were not wearing eye protection.

Flying objects A survey conducted, found that about 70% of eye injuries were caused by flying debris or falling objects Contact with Chemicals Misuse of tools: improper guards, poor maintenance, poor safety habits

Glass Plastic & Polycarbonate Shielded safety glasses Goggles Full Face shields

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Safety glasses can be bad for your eyes. T or F Safety glasses that have scratches or pits need to be replaced. T or F Contact lenses provide enough safety in a work environment so you dont need safety glasses. T or F Face shields by themselves offer adequate eye protection. T or F Industrial safety glasses cannot be made with your own prescription. T or F The differences between glass and plastic lenses are minimal. T or F

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