Each day, more than 1000 workers suffer eye injuries, many of which are serious. Nearly one million Americans have lost some degree of sight to eye injuries. Each year, nearly 100,000 of these injuries will be disabling, resulting in temporary or permanent vision loss. A survey by the bureau of statistics found that 3 out of 5 workers who suffered an eye injury wore no protection.
Prescription glasses are available as industrial safety glasses.
Safety eyewear should be worn whenever there is a chance that machines or operations present the hazard of flying objects, chemicals, harmful radiation or a combination of these or other hazards. Anyone working in or passing through areas that pose eye hazards should wear appropriate protective eyewear at such times. If chemicals splash into your eyes, you should immediately flush the eye with water or any drinkable liquid, forcing the eyelids open if necessary. Continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Seek emergency medical treatment as quickly as possible after flushing.