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Safety moment

Eye safety
Chemical Process safety
ECE 4353
Name: Gong Wee Jie
Student ID: SCM-023815

Eye injuries statistics in


Malaysia
(43.6%) were work-related
Common sources of eye trauma:
high-powered tools (30.8%),
motor vehicle accident (23.1%),
domestic accidents (17.7%).

Only 2.5% of patients used eye protective device at


time of injuries
90% of the cases were preventable

Injuries

embedded objects in the eye

chemical burns

welding flashes

scratches or cuts to the surface of the eye

Common causes of eye


injury

Electrical spark

Solvent splash

Dust

Glass fragment

Toxic fumes

Strong UV light

High risk Eye injury Work

Work overhead

Weld

Use power tools

Work on circuits

Work with chemicals

Hazard control

Move high-risk equipment to an isolated


area

Install safety barriers

Run regular safety training sessions

Manage fumes or dust with exhaust hoods

Protective eyewear

Welder
helmet

Plastic safety
glasses

Goggles

Face shield

In the event of eye injury


DO NOT RUB
Rinse with clean water
Seek medical attention

DOSH

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required under

Factories and Machinery Act 1967,

Occupational Health and Safety Act 1994

Safety first

Thank

you

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