3 Shocking Workplace Eye Injuries that can occur if you don't wear Eye Protection!

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.

7 Essential Reasons why you should Wear Steel Toe Boots at Work

Are you sure that you’re wearing the correct PPE, including protective footwear for the environment that you’re working in? If not, you need to know why it is so important for you to be wearing steel toe boots in the workplace.

L&A Safety offers reliable PPE, such as work boots, hard hats, safety goggles and so much more - all at prices that everyone can afford! Give us a call on 021 552 0665 or pop into one of our stores in Cape Town, Vredenburg or Robertson.

Here are the 7 essential reasons why you should be wearing steel toe boots at work…

1 – Protects you from falling objects

You never know when something is going to fall from a height and land on your feet, especially if you work at a construction site.

2 – Protects you from punctures & cutting hazards

Stepping on a sharp object can cut through the sole of your shoe and seriously injure your feet, so can dropping something sharp.

3 – Protects you from electrical hazards

Steel toe boots can also prevent electrical injures, such as electrical shocks from standing water and the build-up of static.

4 – Stops you from slipping & falling

Falls are the most common way to injure yourself at work. Make sure the wear the right steel toe boots which will provide grip to prevent slipping, tripping and falling.

5 – Stops you from feeling fatigued

Comfortable and supportive work boots mean your feet will feel happy, and this in turn means that your work day will be a lot better and you’ll feel less fatigued.

6 – Protects you from extreme weather conditions

Protect your feet from the most extreme temperatures as well as keep them dry with a sturdy, comfortable pair of steel toe work boots.

7 – Compulsory in the workplace

A lot of workplaces require the correct PPE to be worn at ALL times, especially in a construction site. Avoid being fired or seriously injured by wearing the correct steel toe boots as well as the correct PPE.

Although it may seem like a mission to wear PPE all the time, it is vital that you do for your own protection. Wearing steel toe boots will protect your feet from the most dangerous hazards as well as keep you comfortable throughout the day.

Machinery in the Workplace – 5 Vital Safety Tips you need to know!

Machinery in the workplace is there for a reason, to finish tasks in a timely and effective manner, however it needs to be handled in the correct way. Machinery is capable of causing serious injuries and in some cases, even fatalities, this is why it is so important to know how to use the machinery properly.

Here are 5 vital workplace safety tips to ensure machine safety in the workplace…

> Always have the correct guarding on all the machinery. Machine guarding is crucial when it comes to protecting workers from dangers such as rotating parts, flying objects, sparks, etc.

> Always wear the right PPE for the job. Operating machinery or even just standing close to a machine requires you to wear the correct safety equipment and gear. There are no exceptions – safety equipment should ALWAYS be worn! L&A Safety offers affordable, high-quality PPE in Cape Town, Vredenburg and Robertson - give L&A Safety a call on 021 552 0665 or email tish@landasafety.co.za

> Always avoid interfering with machinery. While a machine is on and operating, NEVER interfere with it or the worker operating it. Touching moving parts of a machine can easily result in a serious injury or even a fatality.

> Never operate machinery you have not had training for. All machines in the workplace require training in order to operate it. If you ever try to use machinery that you have not had all the correct training for you could put yourself as well as others at risk.

> Never get in the way of machinery. Machines are unpredictable, so the best thing to do is to steer clear of any machines that are unloading or loading. Machines can malfunction which can result in an injury or fatality.

Machines are great in the workplace when it comes to completing difficult tasks; however it is for your own safety that you are always aware of how to stay safe around them.