Eye injuries in the workplace are all too common. According to a report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), every day around 2,000 U.S. workers sustain job-related eye injuries requiring medical care.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires workers to use eye and face protection whenever there is a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment. Personal protective eyewear, such as goggles, face shields, safety glasses or full-face respirators must be used when an eye hazard exists. The necessary eye protection depends upon the type of hazard, the circumstances of exposure, other protective equipment used, and individual vision needs.
