Kingho Railway & Port EYE SAFETY

WHY WORRY ABOUT EYE SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF NOT USING EYE

PROTECTION
Eye Injury,
Temporary or permanent vision loss!

 Eye Injuries of all types occur at the rate of

2000/day
 10% to 20% of these injuries result in temporary
or permanent vision loss.
 60% of people who receive sustainable eye
injuries were not wearing eye protection
 Your pair of eyes are irreplaceable & you can’t
do your job and enjoy life without them.
 You have a legal obligation to use eye
protection provided in accordance with the
regulations TYPES OF EYE PROTECTION
The main benefits of wearing Eye Protection are:

 You prevent possible loss of sight and continue

to enjoy life to the full;
 You continue working to support yourself and
your family; and Safety
 You increase your personal safety. Glasses Safety
Goggles
Welding Shield

SOME CAUSES OF EYE INJURIES

Eye injuries can occur in any operation and in
any work area. It only takes a small fragment or
splinter to cause irrepairable damage to your Face Shield Laser face Full Face
Shield
eye(s). Some Causes of eye injuries are: Respirator
Flying objects or debris Always use appropriate Eye Protection for
Dust & dirt the job. It is provided for your own safety
Fragments of metals, glass or wood
Splashes & fumes from chemicals
Welding flashes
Unsafe Acts/Behaviours/conditions: not
wearing eye protection; improper use of eye
protection, unavailability of eye protection…
 To reduce or eliminate the risks, please
wear suitable eye protection!!! …and MUST be worn & maintained

Glasses must be worn when walking along roads or when November 2021
operating machinery with open cab.