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Protection of Eyes

Overview This talk will cover: hazards and wearing eye protection.

Potential hazards to eyes

1 Using hammers and chisels.

2 The use of compressed air and any gas or vapour under pressure.
3 Work carried out using abrasive materials where sparks may be given off at speed, e.g. using a power cut-off
wheel.
4 Work with any tools which will result in chippings being broken off, e.g. using breakers.

5 When welding, ultraviolet light is given off; this can damage your eyes.
6 The handling of, or coming into contact with, corrosive or irritant substances, such as acids or alkalis.
7 Handling and use of cartridge-operated tools.
8 Cutting of wire or metal strapping under tension.

Wearing eye protection

1 You have a legal obligation to use the eye protections provided in accordance with the regulations.
2 Don’t go into areas where eye protection is required unless you are wearing eye protection.
3 Ensure the eye protection fits you and are fit for the job.
4 Take care of any eye-protection equipment issued to you.

5 Ensure any damaged, lost or unserviceable eye-protection equipment is replaced immediately.

6 Ensure that eye protectors are comfortable to wear and kept clean.
7 If you do get something in your eyes, get a trained first-aider to remove it – don’t use a dirty handkerchief.
8 The place for eye protectors is over your eyes – not on your head or around your neck.

Do you have any questions for me?

REMEMBER: EYE PROTECTORS ARE REPLACEABLE, YOUR EYES ARE NOT.

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