It's mandate is to work together with industry to improve the provision of safety eyewear to it's employees, and whenever possible consult with those same industries on improving their safety policies. The SAO is proud to offer employers an Occupational Vision Care and Eye Protection Plan . It has been in existence for almost 20 years, and is benefiting thousands of employees across Canada.
Accidents are costly to industry.
Over 3500 eye are reported annually to the Saskatchewan Worker's Compensation Board , and this is only the reported accidents. Poorly fitting safety eyewear can cause discomfort, headaches and eyestrain. Those who have not had an occupational vision exam, may not see as well as they could, leading to poorer job performance. The wearing of regular dress eyewear may be hazardous to the individual. The SAO's Occupational Vision Care and Eye Protection Plan is designed to increase compliance, reduce the number and severity of injuries, increase productivity, and improve morale.