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# TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.) ## A. 1910.132 General Requirements. (cont.) 1. The standard requires that each affected employee shall use appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acid or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation (1910.133(a)(1)). 2. Front and side eye protection must be used when there is a hazard from flying objects. Detachable side protectors (e.g., clip-on or slide-on shields) meeting the pertinent requirements of this section are acceptable (1910.133(a)(2)). 3. The standard requires that each affected employee who wears prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards must wear eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design, or protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of either the PPE or the prescription lenses (1910.133(a)(3)). 4. When employees use equipment with filter lenses, the lenses must have a shade number appropriate for the work being performed for protection from injurious light radiation (1910.133(a)(4)). See 1910.133, Table I-1, Filter Lenses for Protection Against Radiant Energy, which lists the necessary shade numbers for various operations. - NOTE: When goggle and helmet lenses are worn together, the shade value of the goggle and helmet lenses can be summed to satisfy the shade requirements of 1910.133, Table I-1. 5. Protective eye and face devices must comply with any of the following consensus standards (1910.133(b)(1)): a. ANSI Z87.1-2003, American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection (1910.133(b)(1)(i)); or b. ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R-1998), American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection (1910.133(b)(1)(ii)); or C. ANSI Z87.1-1989, American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and …

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# Eye and Face Protection (cont.) ## Whenever possible, consider using engineering controls before resorting to PPE. For example, • The barrier is an engineering control that will prevent splashes back toward the worker. - A face shield may be needed if there is a potential for material to still strike the worker despite the barrier. - In a machine shop, the clear barrier over the wheel of a grinder would be the engineering control designed to control small metal particles. - However, since its effectiveness is dependent upon how well it is adjusted, safety glasses would still be needed. - Sometimes face shields would also need to be worn. ## Types of Eye/Face Protectors <table><tr><th>Туре</th><th>Hazard Protection</th><th>Description</th><th></th></tr><tr><td>Safety Glasses ✰ side shields</td><td>protect eyes from moderate impact from particles - e.g. • Carpentry • Woodworking • Grinding Scaling • protect against particles that might enter the eyes from the side</td><td> safety frames tempered glass or plastic impact-resistant lenses temples and side shields • corrective (prescription) lenses available made of wire mesh or plastic eye-cup type side shields provide the best protection</td><td>Safety glasses with side shields</td></tr><tr><td>Safety Goggles Chemical goggles</td><td>protect eye, eye sockets and surrounding facial area from impact, dust, splashes, and other hazards protect eyes from liquid chemicals</td><td>• vinyl framed goggles of soft pliable body design clear or tinted lenses perforated, port vented, or non-vented frames single lens goggles similar protection to spectacles, may be worn in combination with spectacles or corrective lenses to ensure protection along with proper vision have ventilation covers to allow air circulation but prevent easy entry of liquids through the vents. if the atmosphere is gaseous, will not protect the person's eyes since gas will travel through the vents. If eye hazard from the gas is an issue, …

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# Eye and Face Protection (cont.) ## Types of Eye/Face Protectors (cont.) <table><tr><th colspan="3">Eye and Face Protection Selection Chart</th></tr><tr><td>Hazard Source</td><td>Assessment of Hazard</td><td>Type of Eye/Face Protection</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">IMPACT</td></tr><tr><td>Chipping, grinding, machining, drilling, chiseling, riveting, sanding, etc.</td><td>Flying fragments, objects, large chips, particles, sand, dirt, etc.</td><td>Spectacles with side protection, goggles, face shields. For severe exposure, use face shield over primary eye protection.</td></tr><tr><td>HEAT</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3">Furnace operations, pouring, casting, hot dipping, and welding.</td><td>Hot sparks</td><td>Face shields, goggles, spectacles with side protection. For severe exposure use face shield.</td></tr><tr><td>Splash from molten metals</td><td>Face shields, reflective face shields.</td></tr><tr><td>High temperature exposure</td><td>Screen face shields, reflective face shields.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">CHEMICALS</td></tr><tr><td>Acid and chemicals handling</td><td>Splash</td><td>Goggles, eyecup and cover types. For severe exposure, use face shield over primary eye protection</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Irritating mists</td><td>Special-purpose goggles</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">DUST</td></tr><tr><td>Woodworking, buffing, general dusty conditions</td><td>Nuisance dust</td><td>Goggles, eyecup and cover types.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">LIGHT and/or RADIATION</td></tr><tr><td>Welding electric arc</td><td>Optical radiation</td><td>Welding helmets or welding shields. Typical shades: 10-14</td></tr><tr><td>Welding - gas</td><td>Optical radiation</td><td>Welding goggles or welding face shield. Typical shades: gas welding 4-8, cutting 3-6, brazing 3-4</td></tr><tr><td>Cutting, torch brazing, torch soldering</td><td>Optical radiation</td><td>Spectacles or welding face shield. Typical shades: 1.5-3</td></tr><tr><td>Glare</td><td>Poor vision</td><td>S…

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MIOSHA Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration ## Special points of interest: • Wear Hard Hats, Safety Glasses, and Work Boots on job sites. • Use face shields and goggles when safety glasses are not enough • Wear safety toe foot- wear when feet can be crushed by heavy objects # Tool Box Talk Personal Protective Equipment MIOSHA Construction Safety Standard Part 6. Personal Protective Equipment Employer: Shall provide, at no expense to the employee, the initial issue of personal protective equipment (PPE) and replacement equipment necessary due to reasonable wear and tear required, unless specifically indicated otherwise or other employer/employee agreement specifically requires employees to provide such equipment. Employee: An employee shall wear PPE when prescribed by the MIOSHA rules. ## Head protection (Hard Hat): . Class A hard hat shall be used where a hazard from falling or flying objects or particles or from other harmful contacts or exposures may be present • physically altered, painted, or damaged hard hats shall not be worn • Wear hard hat brim forward • Do not ware baseball hats underneath ## Eye and face protection: - Z87.1 safety glasses shall be used where a hazard exists from flying objects or particles, harmful contacts, such as when using power tools, hammers, and working over head. • An employee who needs corrective lenses where eye protection is required shall be protected by 1 of the following: (a) Spectacles whose protective lenses provide optical correction. (b) Goggles that can be worn over the corrective lenses without disturbing the adjustment of the spectacles. - Use goggles when working around dust, chemicals - Use face shields to protect face from particles, chemicals Face shields do not protect eyes from flying object high impacts, must use Z87.1 safety glasses underneath ## Foot protection: • Employee Provided / Employer must require • ANSI Z41-1999 or ASTM 2412 & 2413 certified footwear mu…

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# Eye and Face Protection (cont.) ## Types of Eye/Face Protectors (cont.) 5. Wearers of contact lenses must also wear appropriate eye and face protection devices in a hazardous environment. It should be recognized that dusty and/or chemical environments may represent an additional hazard to contact lens wearers. 6. Caution should be exercised in the use of metal frame protective devices in electrical hazard areas. 7. Atmospheric conditions and the restricted ventilation of the protector can cause lenses to fog. Frequent cleansing may be necessary. 8. Welding helmets or face shields should be used only over primary eye protection (spectacles or goggles). 9. Non-side shield spectacles are available for frontal protection only, but are not acceptable eye protection for the sources and operations listed for "impact." 10. Ventilation should be adequate, but well protected from splash entry. Eye and face protection should be designed and used so that it provides both adequate ventilation and protects the wearer from splash entry. 11. Protection from light radiation is directly related to filter lens density. See note (3). Select the darkest shade that allows task performance. 12. A nail gun operator and anyone in close proximity must wear eye protection. For others, a Suggested rule of thumb: anyone within 12' of a nail gun in operation should be wearing eye protection.WAC [redacted identifier](2)(c) exception to requirement for muzzle safety device for certain fine wire nailers ## Additional information: • Welding operations emit ultra-violet light, and bright light flashes that can damage the eyes. The operator needs to wear a protective hood or goggles for oxy-acetylene welding or cutting with the proper filter installed. - (see Table "Filter Lenses for Protection Against Radiant Energy" table below for assistance in choosing the appropriate filter for your employees' tasks. - Employee still needs to wear safety glasses because when the hood is up, the…

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# Eye and Face Protection Provide your employees with appropriate protection if they are exposed to hazards that could injure their eyes and/or faces, such as • Flying particles • Molten metal splashes • Liquid chemicals • Acids or caustic liquids • Chemical gases or vapors • Harmful light radiation or any light that could injure the eyes such as lasers, ultraviolet, or infrared light • Blood and other potentially infectious body fluids that might splash, spray, or splatter Wear your safety glasses to keep objects - like this staple - out of your eye! Prescription safety glasses with side shields. A face shield is not sufficient protection for both the face and eyes. If eye protection is required, appropriate eye PPE must also be worn. ## Generally, • Safety glasses/goggles are the primary protection for eyes - Side shields (such as clip-on or slide- on side shields) are required for flying objects • Masks and face shields are the primary protection for the face; secondary protection for the eyes Be aware that you may need to protect against more than one hazard at the same time. E.g., welding rays and flying particles. 46 46

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# COMMON TYPES OF EYE & FACE PROTECTION ## SAFETY GLASSES Safety glasses have safety-rated frames constructed of metal or plastic and impact-resistant lenses. Side protection is required, and they must comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard. the ## FACE SHIELDS Face Shields extend from the eyebrows to below the chin and protect against flying debris, splashes, or sprays from hazardous liquids. Face shields must also be worn in conjunction with safety glasses. ## CHEMICAL GOGGLES Chemical goggles are tight-fitting eye protection that protects the eyes from chemical splashes, impact, and dust. ## WELDING SHIELDS Welding shields are typically made of fiberglass or vulcanized fibers with a filtered lens to protect the eyes from burns caused by infrared or intense radiant light. In addition, these shields protect the eyes and face from flying sparks or debris (metal splatter, slag chips, and other debris produced during welding, cutting brazing, or soldering operations. Note: Protective eye and face protection must comply with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z87.1 - 1989, 1998, or the 2003 version. RESOURCES WAC 296-800-[redacted postal code] WAC [redacted identifier] 29 CFR 1926.102 ANSI Z87.1

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WORK SAFE KENTUCKY Free safety resources provided by KEMI HOME SAFETY RESOURCES SAFETY TRAINING SAFETY BLOG ABOUT KEMI CONTACT US O # Eye Protection ## Print a Sign-In Sheet | Spanish Version Eye injuries typically result from small particles or objects striking or abrading the eye. Examples include metal slivers, wood chips, dust, and cement chips that may be blown by the wind, may fall from above, or are ejected by tools. Some objects, such as nails, staples, or wood slivers, can result in permanent loss of vision if they penetrate the eyeball. Potential eye hazards may occur from: • Hammering, grinding, sanding, and masonry work that produces particles. • Handling chemicals or cleaning products. • Wet or powdered cement. • Welding/thermal burns/UV burns. • Dusty or windy conditions. • Contact with contaminated fingers or objects. ## What type of eye protection should you use? The eye protection that best fits you will depend on your industry and risk assessment. Take into consideration the following elements to help determine what eye protection suitable: • Ability of the protection to protect against specific hazards. • Proper fit and comfort. - Unrestricted vision and movement. • Durability. • Unrestricted functioning of any other required personal protective equipment (PPE). Some of the most common types of eye and face protection are: • Understanding the limitations of PPE in protecting employees from injury. ## Safety Glasses Glasses should have frames constructed of plastic or metal with impact-resistant lenses. Most glasses have side shields available or are built into the design of the glasses. ## Goggles Goggles completely cover the eyes, eye socket, and area surrounding the eyes. These are tight-fitting and provide protection from impact, dust, and splashes. Welding Shields Constructed of vulcanized fiber or fiberglass and fitted with a filtered lens, welding shields protect eyes from burns caused by infrared or intense radia…

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# SafetyWorks! Toolbox Talks # Subject: Eye Protection The protection of your sight requires three extremes: extremely easy, extremely important, and too often, extremely forgotten. Once you have lost an eye or your ability to see, it's too late. Protecting your eyes is the easiest thing to do, if you care about your eyes. ## Guide for Discussion Types of Eye Injuries • Small flying objects such as dust or other microscopic objects. • Particles resulting from chipping, grinding, sawing, brushing, hammering or using power tools (including nail guns). • Liquids such as chemicals, tar, asphalt solvents, paints or masonry cleaning solutions. • Invisible light rays such as those generated by welding operations or by a laser beam. Methods of Protection • Safety glasses • Safety goggles • Face shields with safety glasses • Welding hoods ## Additional Discussion Notes: Remember: There are all kinds of safety glasses or goggles available on the market; some are really cool. Eye injuries occur in a split second. Don't blind yourself to the necessity of protecting your eyes NOTE: Always promote a discussion on any of the topics covered in the Tool Box Talks. Should any question arise that you cannot answer, don't hesitate to contact your Employer or SafetyWorks!. SafetyWorks! 45 State House Station Augusta, Maine [redacted postal code] Phone: (207) 623-7900 Website: www.safetyworksmaine.com

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# EYE & FACE PROTECTION Date Posted: 04/24/2023 Your eyes are vital for experiencing the fullness of life. Losing the capability to see is not worth the risk of taking shortcuts in your work for any reason. According to OSHA, thousands of people are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented with the proper selection and use of eye and face protection. Additionally, there are approximately 2,000 work-related eye injuries each day, with the construction industry being affected the most of any other industry. When sorted into common construction trades, electricians, plumbers, and pipefitters are statistically at elevated risk! ## EYE AND FACE RISK FACTORS Many potential construction-related activities may create hazards to the eyes and face that necessitate appropriate protection. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), most work-related eye injuries result from "small particles striking the eye." Everyday construction tasks where small particles are likely created and may become projectiles include, but are not limited to, the following: • Jackhammering - Chiseling - Drilling - Grinding • Fastening • Cutting • Powder-actuated tools ## EYE AND FACE HAZARDS ## STRIKING OR SCRAPING Most eye injuries result from small particles or objects striking or scraping the eye, such as dust, cement chips, metal slivers, and wood chips. These materials are often ejected by tools, windblown, or fall from above a worker. However, large objects may also strike the eye or face, or a worker may run into an object causing blunt-force trauma to the eyeball, eye socket, or another part of the face. ## PENETRATION Objects like nails, staples, or slivers of wood or metal can go through the eyeball and permanently cause vision loss. ## CHEMICAL OR THERMAL BURNS Industrial chemicals or cleaning products are common causes of chemical burns to one or both eyes. However, thermal burns to the eye also occur, often among welder…

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# EYE PROTECTION A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE OSHA STANDARD (cont.) ## Goggles (cont.) eye protection, goggles do not provide splash or spray protection to other parts of the face. ## Face Shields A face shield can provide additional protection to other facial areas that safety glasses or goggles cannot. Face shields are considered to be a secondary protector and must always be worn over protective safety glasses or goggles. To provide better face and eye protection from splashes and sprays, a face shield should have crown and chin protection and wrap around the face to the point of the ear, which reduces the likelihood that a splash could go around the edge of the shield and reach the eyes. Disposable face shields for medical personnel made of light weight films that are attached to a surgical mask or fit loosely around the face should not be relied upon as optimal protection. Cartridge respirators not only have the ability to filter the air before you breathe, but can also be used as eye protection. They will protect the eyes and all parts of the face. ## Eye Wash An important part of eye protection is the availability of emergency eye wash stations. Portable squeeze bottle eye washes shall be available where employees are exposed to particles or non-corrosive liquids. In locations where caustic chemicals are used, an eye wash station designed for 15 minute continuous operation shall be available, and in all cases, is the preferred method of eye wash where practical. ## THINGS YOU SHOULD DO IN THE WORKPLACE: . A hazard assessment should determine the risk of exposure to eye and face hazards, including those which may be encountered in an emergency. - Guard against eye injury by wearing appropriate protective eyewear. • Refer to the selection chart to choose the appropriate protection. • Ensure emergency eye wash stations are available in your workplace where employees may be exposed to particles or non-corrosive liquids or chemicals. • Protect your e…