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.

Common Noise Hazards and What Hearing Protection to Wear!

A workplace that exposes you to loud noise constantly can really affect your hearing in the long run. The louder the noise you are exposed to, the more damage it can do and in some serious cases, it can even lead to permanent hearing loss.

You may be at risk! These are the most common noise hazards:

- Powered or pneumatic tools

- Impact tools, such as hammers, drop forges or riveters

- Powered cartridge-operated tools, guns or punching tools

- Constant interfering noise, such as a vacuum cleaner, busy street or crowded bar

Activities that generate high levels of noise:

- Agriculture

- Waste recycling

- Wood & plastic processing

- Heavy construction, demolition or road repairs

Wearing hearing protection should always be worn by those who are exposed to noise levels that are above 85db(A).

Hearing protection comes in two main forms – protection that covers the ear such as safety ear muffs and electronic hearing protectors. As well as protection that is inserted into the ear such as ear plugs.

L&A Safety offers high quality safety wear and equipment at affordable prices. Be sure to pop into one of our stores in Cape Town, Vredenburg or Robertson otherwise take a look at our website www.landasafety.co.za

Hearing protection is just as important as wearing safety goggles and hard hats, so make sure you wear the right protection that fits you right and that is properly maintained!