SAFETY TIP: Workplace Eye Safety Checklist

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In recognition of Workplace Eye Wellness Month, here’s an eye safety checklist from NIOSH:

1. Create a safe work environment:

__ Minimize hazards from falling or unstable debris.

__ Make sure tools work and safety features (machine guards) are in place.

__ Make sure workers (particularly volunteers) know how to use tools properly.

__ Keep bystanders out of hazardous areas.

2. Evaluate safety hazards:

__ Identify primary hazards at the site.

__ Identify hazards posed by nearby workers, large machinery and falling/shifting debris.

3. Wear the proper eye and face protection:

__ Select the appropriate Z87 eye protection for the hazard.

__ Make sure eye protection is in good condition.

__ Make sure eye protection fits and will stay in place.

4. Use good work practices:

__ Brush, shake, or vacuum dust and debris from hardhats, hair, forehead and the top of eye protection before removing the protection.

__ Do not rub eyes with dirty hands or clothing.

__ Clean eyewear regularly.

5. Prepare for eye injuries and first aid needs:

__ Have an eye wash or sterile solution on hand.

For more information on workplace eye safety: