BLR’s Safety Training Presentations Eye Protection 29 CFR 1910.133 11017131/0406 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc

BLR’s Safety Training Presentations

Eye Protection 29 CFR 1910.133

11017131/0406 2004Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

11017131/0406 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

A Split Second

A steel chip flies from a metal lathe A cracked chemical pump spurts caustic soda The lawn mower spits out a pebble A gust of wind carries dust and dirt


Goals

Potential eye hazards Eye injury prevention Quiz


Eye Injury Statistics

Each day, more than 1,000 workers suffer serious eye injuries

Each year, 77,000 eye injuries result in lost time

More than $450 million is spent in workers’ compensation costs annually because of eye injuries


Eye Hazard Assessment

Flying chips Harmful dust particles Chemical splashing

or spraying High-intensity heat

or light Welding, brazing,

torch cutting


Flying Particles

70% of serious eye injuries are caused by flying or falling objects

60% of those objects are smaller than the head of a pin


Impact Hazard

Flying objects, fragments, large chips, particles, sand, dirt

Chipping, grinding, masonry work, woodworking, sawing, drilling, chiseling, riveting, sanding

Appropriate PPE Glasses with side protection Goggles Face shield for severe exposure


Dust Hazards

Falling objects, wood dust, foam dust, soot Woodworking, buffing, cleaningAppropriate PPE Goggles


Chemical Hazards

Acids, caustics, solvents Splash MistAppropriate PPE Face shield for severe

exposure Goggles


Heat Hazards

Furnace operations, pouring or casting molten metals

High-temperature exposure Screen or reflective face shield Molten metals Face shield worn over goggles Hot sparks Glasses, goggles, face shield for

severe exposure


Welding Eye Hazards

Welder’s flash Skin or eyes burned

from heat or light Flying sparks Metal fragments or slag


Welding Eye Protection

Electric arc welding Welding helmet or face shield Gas arc welding Protective goggles or safety glasses

underneath Welding goggles or welding face shield Protective filter lens requirements


Eye Injuries at Home

41% of all eye injuries occur in or around the home

Woodworking Lawn care Using chemicals


Goals



Eye Injury Prevention

90% of occupational eye injuries could have been avoided with proper protective eyewear

Many injured workers believed protective eyewear was not necessary in their particular situation


Eyewear Standards

Comply with ANSI Z87.1 Eye protection equipment

will be marked with Z87 Sunglasses or prescription

glasses usually do not meet the standard


Choosing Eye Protection

Quality Fit and comfort Lens options


Eyewear Maintenance

Cleaning stations Holders or cases Issue new when necessary


Eyewear Inspection

Cracked lens Scratched lens Loose frames


Prescription Eyewear

Contact lenses are not recommended for many work environments

Prescription safety glasses are available

Overglasses or partial face shields serve as additional barriers


Eyewash Stations

Chemical splashes require immediate first aid 10 feet or 10 seconds Training in the use of the eyewash station Flush eyes for 15 minutes


Goals



Summary

Assess eye hazards Select appropriate

protective eyewear Wear your eye protection Don’t become an eye

injury statistic


Quiz

1. What hazard causes about 70 percent of the serious eye injuries?_____________________________________.

2. Eyewear that meets safety standards is marked with________________________________________.

3. Eyes splashed with a chemical must be immediately flushed with water for about 15 minutes. True or False

4. Your employer must conduct an eye hazard assessment. True or False

5. What kind of eyewear is required for minimum protection against flying objects? ___________________________________________________________.


Quiz (cont.)

6. Dark sunglasses will provide adequate protection for welding projects that do not create a very intense light.

True or False7. Describe the type of eyewear necessary for

working with large amounts of acids or caustics: __________________________________________.

8. Describe two scenarios at your home where eye protection should be worn: __________________________________________.


Quiz (cont.)

9. OSHA says that only a few eye injuries could have been prevented with proper safety eyewear.

True or False10. Besides quality and style, name an important

component in the selection of safety eyewear. ________________________________________________________________________________________.


Quiz Answers

1. Flying or falling objects cause about 70 percent of the serious eye injuries.

2. “Z87” indicates that the eyewear meets safety standards.

3. True. If splashed with a chemical, flush your eyes for at least 15 minutes.

4. True. According to OSHA, employers must conduct a hazard assessment, select appropriate eye protection, and provide training.

5. Safety glasses with side protection are required to protect against flying objects.


Quiz Answers (cont.)

6. False. Welding projects require a lens that filters light. Shaded or tinted glasses are not adequate protection.

7. Goggles and a face shield must be worn to protect against corrosives.

8. Answers will vary9. False. OSHA says that 90 percent of workplace

eye injuries could have been prevented if the proper eye protection was worn.

10. Fit and comfort are probably the most important components in eyewear selection.

Documents

BLR’s Safety Training Presentations Eye Protection 29 CFR 1910.133 11017131/0406 2004 Business & Legal Reports, Inc