AGRICULTURAL SAFETY TOPICS – PERSOnAL EYE PROTECTIOn
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Inspect Protective Eye wear
The arm pieces on safety glasses should touch the side of the head and curl behind the ears.
Goggle lenses should be centered and the strap should rest low on the back of the head.
Flexible elastic headbands must be in good shape.
Discard pitted or scratched eye wear. Eye wear should be clean and defogged.
Protective eye wear should fit snugly and be reasonably comfortable under conditions of use.
Keep Protective Eye Wear Clean
Clean the lenses thoroughly with soap and water.
Disinfect eye wear that has been exposed to a hazardous substance or worn by someone else.
Store clean eye wear in a closed, dustproof case.
To protect the eyes, follow these safety tips:
Wear goggles or a face shield around flying chips or particles, electrical arcing or sparks, chemical
gases or vapors, harmful light, liquid chemicals, acids, or caustics, molten metal, dusts, or swinging
objects like ropes or chains.
Turn containers away from the face when opening.
Remove protective eye wear only after turning off the tool.
Outdated or scratched prescription lenses can distort vision.
Replace cracked, pitted or damaged goggles or spectacles.
Concentrate on task at hand when using power tools.
Stop and relax the eyes if they are becoming strained.
Keep sharp or pointed objects away from the face and eyes.
Be certain that protective eye wear is approved protection against the hazard for which it is being used.
If filter lenses are used, be certain that the filter lens is of a shade number appropriate for the type
of work.
Check with suppliers for most appropriate types of eye protection for the hazard.
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