Work Safety

Tens of thousands of eye injuries occur each year resulting in the partial or total loss of vision to the victim. Safety glasses are a common piece of personal protective equipment that are part...

Chemicals and corrosive substances are frequently found in the workplace and can pose safety risks if handled improperly. One of the most serious dangers occurs when chemicals splash into the...

When working on art projects or around the house, paint can easily make its way into your eye. Depending on the type of paint, this can cause extreme irritation to the eye and could potentially...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10 percent of the manufacturing jobs in the U.S. are welding or welding related. Welders are exposed to a number of risks that can endanger their...

Eye injuries can often be prevented by wearing goggles or protective face shields. When an incident occurs, however, immediate first aid must be available. According to Prevent Blindness America,...

According to the Prevent Blindness America organization, more than 800,000 work-related eye injuries occur every year. Of these, as many as 10 to 20 percent of these injuries cause temporary or...

Work-related eye injuries are more common than many people think. In fact, every day 2,000 people have their eyes injured at work by flying objects, chemicals, tools, radiation and other hazards....

Proper eye protection is required in many applications and suggested in many more. With more than 2,000 eye injuries a day in the United States, the need for proper eye protection is critical. The...

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, there are approximately 2,000 eye injuries in the United States daily that require medical attention. One hundred or more of...

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health estimates that 2,000 people daily in the United States sustain workplace eye injuries severe enough to require medical attention. Of these...

Eye injuries in the work place need to be dealt with immediately, especially if the eye was hit with foreign matter or harmful chemicals that can cause permanent damage. Most work places that deal...