The Prevention of Eye Injuries
This program has been produced to provide information on the essential facts and principles of eye safety in the workplace. It looks at the eye hazards that could exist in an average workplace, and how these hazards can be controlled to reduce the risk to individuals’ eyes. The program “PREVENTION OF EYE INJURIES” provides: An understanding of the structure of the human eye, and how sensitive and vulnerable to injury it is An awareness of the different kinds of eye injury hazard that exist, such as physical blows, foreign bodies, hazardous substances, and hazardous radiation An awareness of the various control measures that can be used to reduce the likelihood of serious eye injuries occurring An understanding of the role of personal protective equipment An awareness of the different types of protective equipment available for eye protection, and when they should be used Knowledge of the correct first aid measures to be taken in the event that an eye injury does occur A heightened awareness of the issue of eye injury hazards in the workplace, and workplace safety in general Our eyesight is one of our most important and most fragile assets. Ensuring our eyes are protected in the workplace is an essential concern for everyone. RUNNING TIME: 19 minutes