Every day, more than 2,000 workers in the U.S.
sustain job-related work injuries that require some type of medical treatment. Prevent Blindness
America reports that 2.4 million eye injuries
occur each year, with nearly 1 million resulting in some degree of vision loss.
About 90 percent of these injuries are avoidable, when the right eye protection
is worn, reports the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health.
The most common eye
injuries are:
- Cuts or scrapes from flying objects, such as metal and wood chips, that become embedded in the eye
- Burns from steam, infrared light or splashes of chemicals, grease or oil
- Infections from contaminated substances, such as splashes of blood or respiratory droplets or other products on fingers that are used to touch or rub the eyes
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires workers to use eye and face protection whenever there is a
reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented with proper equipment,
such as goggles, face shields or safety glasses. The best way to avoid eye injury from household chores, activities and
tasks is to wear proper protective eyewear.
If you have questions
or need assistance with protective eyewear selection or fitting please call
Doctor &
Associates-203-227-4113, visit Doctor
& Associates or facebook.com/doctorandassociates to schedule an
appointment.
Doctor & Associates offices
are located at 129 Kings Highway North, Westport, Connecticut 06880, 195
Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897 and 148 East Avenue, Norwalk,
Connecticut 06851.
