Health and Safety Committee wishes to remind farmers of the importance of chemical protective eyewear while mixing, handling and applying pesticides. When we use protective eyewear to safegaurd our vision, we protect not only ourselves from injury but also our families from the unwanted trials involved when a loved one is hurt. Each pesticide will have label information on what specific personal protective equipment is needed while mixing, handling and applying that particular product. Remember, the information concerning PPE use on the label overrides any other information for precautions against chemical exposure while using the product. These effects begin with simple irritation.
Some pesticides can cause substantial, but temporary eye injury.
The most hazardous can cause irreversible eye damage. The means available to protect the eyes are various types of chemical protective eyewear. These include chemical protective goggles, full face shields or a full face mask. The recent Worker Protection Standard also allows safety glasses with sideshields and browguards. The availability of vented goggles has decreased the amount of heat and perspiration held inside the goggle.