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Work Related Eye Injuries
Prevention of Work Related Eye Injuries
Measures to prevent work-related eye injuries include teaching workers about potential hazards to the eyes and requiring them to wear protective face and eye equipment. This equipment can includes side shields, safety glasses, goggles, and/or face shields. Because of COVID-19, workers may be required to wear masks in addition to protective eye equipment. As a result, safety goggles and other glasses tend to fog. Tips to prevent or minimize fogging include Fitting the mask to the face—for example, by tightening the sides of the mask or by pinching the top to fit the nose snugly Trimming facial hair to obtain the best possible fit for the mask Wiping the lenses of the glasses before putting them on Pulling the mask over the nose and placing the glasses over the mask 