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Eye and Face Protection

Precautions

It is important to select the appropriate eye and face protection based on the specific hazards present in the workplace.

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When wearing eye and face protection in the workplace, it is essential to take certain precautions to ensure their effectiveness and maintain personal safety.

Here are some key precautions to follow:

  • Wear safety glasses or face shields anytime work operations can cause foreign objects to get into the eye such as during welding, cutting, grinding, nailing (or when working with concrete and/or harmful chemicals or when exposed to flying particles).
  • Select eye and face protectors based on anticipated hazards.
  • Wear safety glasses or face shields when exposed to any electrical hazards including work on energized electrical systems.

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10-6. What is a general precaution used to protect workers eyes and face?