Wearing eye and face protection in the
workplace is important, especially when there is a high probability that you
can prevent the injury from occurring by wearing the correct PPE.
How do eye injuries happen?
> Striking / scraping injuries. Majority
of injuries to the eyes happen when tiny particles or objects strike the
eyeball or scrape it. This can be caused from a variety of materials including
dust, dirt, cement, metal, wood, etc. Large objects can also strike or scrape
your eyes, causing blunt-force trauma.
> Penetration injuries. Nails, staples,
wood and metal are all dangerous objects that can go through the eyeball and
result in serious injuries such as permanent blindness.
> Chemical / thermal burn injuries. Chemicals
and cleaning products are common causes of burn injuries to the eyes. Thermal
burns often occur due to using a welder without the proper protection, these
burns can seriously damage the eyes!
For most eye protection requirements, the
average safety glasses will do just fine and they generally have side shields
to protect from flying objects. While safety glasses can protect your eyes from
hazards, they do not offer your eyes complete protection like safety goggles
do. Safety goggles offer a seal against the fact that protects the eyes from
dangerous objects as well as contaminants and chemicals!
Are you looking for eye protection protects
that are affordable as well as reliable? At L&A Safety we offer a wide
range of PPE, including safety glasses and safety glasses! Give us a call on
021 552 0665, email tish@landasafety.co.za
or pop into one of our stores in Milnerton, Vredenburg or Robertson.
