Every day about a thousand people in North America (200 of them in Canada) sustain a work-related eye injury.
Eye injuries often are caused by exposure to harmful substances, a foreign object stuck in the eye or being struck by an object. Most eye injuries can be avoided by wearing a pair of high-quality safety glasses that have impact-resistant lenses.
CSA Standard Z94 is the standard for safety glasses in Canada.
Choose protective eyewear with polycarbonate lenses; they are impact and scratch resistant.
Inspect plastic visors or protectors for scratches that may limit vision or cracks that weaken the strength of the protective eye wear.
Ensure you have the tool for the task, eyewear designed for the task at hand that matches the hazard: goggles that protect you from dust may not protect you from splashes or radiation.
Ensure the equipment fits properly; snug but not uncomfortable.
Wear safety glasses under other protection you may use, such as a welding helmet or face shield, to avoid debris that can get under the shield if you lift the visor.
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