EYE PROTECTION Within the workplace, there exists hazards that could cause an injury to the eye. In certain instances, the resulting injury could result in blindness. 1. Employees should use eye protection when required to do so and where ey hazards are encountered. 2. The correct type of eye protection should be used for the conditions encountered. The safety glasses, goggles, and face shields should be properly worn, fit properly, not distort or limit vision, be cleaned on a regular basis, and be constructed of tempered, impact-resistant glass or plastic. 3. When required to wear eye protection because of exposure of chemicals, the employee should only wear contact lenses when the eyes are protected by a full face shield or goggles. The employee is further advised that contact lenses should be removed if the eyes must be flushed out because of chemical contamination. The contact lenses should be removed during the flushing process and not before beginning the flushing process. 4. The employee should ot be exposed to chemical hazards unless an approved eye wash station is available. 5. Employees should be trained in the proper use of eye wash stations and emergency showers. Home