PPE EYE AND FACE PROTECTION

 Section 8(2) (d) indicates the need for a company to identify Hazards in the
workplace and also to enforce the use of Personal Protective Clothing and or
Equipment in order to minimize exposure to risks.

 The eye of the strongest man on earth and that of an average man is of equal
strength. No exercise can improve the physical hardness of the eyeball which
is equivalent to a hard-boiled egg.

 It is wrongly perceived that only direct penetration of flying particles leads to

blindness and that a person can turn his head or close his eyelids in time to
avoid such an accident. 95% of Occupational blindness is due to eye infection
following an incident which damaged the eye to the extent that it led to
irrevocable blindness. Remember, a person only has one pair of eyes and to
lose your eyesight on the account of stupidity is in the longer run not worth it.
Considering the discomfort when wearing sweaty safety glasses a really small
price to pay to avoid pain and suffering and ultimately blindness.

 Protect eyes from exposure to arc. Never look at electric arc without
protection. Looking at an arc momentarily can cause retinal burn that may
leave a permanent dark area in the field of vision.

 Eye and Face protection must be used when operating the following:
(Goggles, Face Shields, Welding Helmets, etc.)

Jack/Kango Hammers

Angle/Bench Grinders

Electric Drills (Overhead work into concrete/cement/bricks)

Explosive powered Tools

Concrete Vibrators/Pokers

Hammers and Chisels

Cutting/Welding Equipment

Skill/Bench Saws

Spray-painting Equipment etc.

If you want to stay in a colourful world then protect your eyes so that permanent
darkness may never overwhelm you.
TEST – ANSWER TRUE OR FALSE

1. You do need to work with Safety goggles when you True or False
work with a hammer and chisel.

2. A person can turn his head quick enough to avoid flying particles. True or False

3. A strong man have stronger eye than the normal person. True or False