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Points to Emphasize Points to Emphasize Many farming activities carry the risk of eye damage. Never take your eyesight for granted. Always wear eye protection that is appropriate to the task at hand and if there is a chance of injury. When striking hardened tools and metal surfaces use goggles. Wear sunglasses if working outside. Wear eye protection if working in dusty environment. Eyes are irreplaceable The eyes are very sensitive. They need to be protected against impact, chemicals, dust, chaff, and numerous other farm workplace hazards. Always wear eye protection when spray painting, grinding, drilling, welding, sawing, working in a dusty environment, or handling chemicals. Develop the habit of putting on safety glasses or goggles whenever you work with hand or power tools. Several types of eye protection devices are available: Safety Glasses: Standard eye glasses and sunglasses provide frontal protection only. If you wear glasses, make sure they have impact resistant lenses. Safety glasses have heavier lenses that can withstand more shock than ordinary lenses. Goggles: Plastic goggles protect the eyes against front and side impact. Unvented or chemical splash goggles also offer protection against chemical vapours and liquids. Always wear goggles when striking hardened metal tools and hardened metal surfaces to protect eyes against flying metal chips. Face Shields: Face shields protect the face against splashing, dust, and chaff. However, standard designs offer very little protection against impact. If impact protection is needed, wear safety glasses or goggles under the face shield. Special impact-resistant shields are also available. tailgate talks eye Protection wsps.ca

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