The Prevention of Eye Injuries

This program has been produced to provide information on the essential facts and principles of eye safety in the workplace. It
looks at the eye hazards that could exist in an average workplace, and how these hazards can be controlled to reduce the risk
to individuals’ eyes.

 

 

    *    An understanding of the structure of the human eye, and how

         sensitive and vulnerable to injury it is

 

    *    An awareness of the different kinds of eye injury hazard that

         exist, such as physical blows, foreign bodies, hazardous

         substances, and hazardous radiation

 

    *    An awareness of the various control measures that can be

         used to reduce the likelihood of serious eye injuries occurring

 

    *    An understanding of the role of personal protective equipment  

 

    *    An awareness of the different types of protective equipment

         available for eye protection, and when they should be used

 

    *    Knowledge of the correct first aid measures to be taken in the

         event that an eye injury does occur

 

    *    A heightened awareness of the issue of eye injury hazards in

         the workplace, and workplace safety in general

 

Our eyesight is one of our most important and most fragile assets. Ensuring our eyes are protected in the workplace is an
essential concern for everyone.