Eye and face protection is essential for many workers as part of their personal protection equipment (PPE). According to OSHA, thousands of employees are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries that are preventable with the proper equipment. Eye and face protection must be provided when necessary to protect workers from chemical, environmental, radiological, or mechanical irritants and hazards.
Here’s what you need to know about eye and face protection.
Check out our Back to Basics: Eye and Face Protection article for more information.