Eye protection

Thousands of people are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented with the proper selection and use of eye and face protection.

Eye injuries alone cost more than $300 million per year in lost production time, medical expenses, and worker compensation.

OSHA requires employers to ensure the safety of all employees in the work environment. Eye and face protection must be provided whenever necessary to protect against chemical, environmental, radiological or mechanical irritants and hazards.

Eye and face protection is addressed in specific standards for the general industry, shipyard employment, longshoring, and the construction industry.

Standards

This section highlights OSHA standards, Federal Registers (rules, proposed rules, and notices), standard interpretations (official letters of interpretation of the standards), and national consensus standards related to eye and face protection.

OSHA

Note: Twenty-five states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have OSHA-approved State Plans and have adopted their own standards and enforcement policies. For the most part, these States adopt standards that are identical to Federal OSHA. However, some States have adopted different standards applicable to this topic or may have different enforcement policies.

Eye Protection

PPE Safety Products Introduction

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is gear worn to shield workers from workplace hazards like chemicals, impacts, noise, and falls, including items like safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, respirators, and high-vis clothing it's a crucial last line of defense when engineering controls aren't enough, requiring proper selection, training, and maintenance to prevent serious injury and illness.

PPE Safety Products Overview

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Plant and Work Zone Safety Products Introduction

Plant and Work Zone Safety Products encompass Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like hard hats, hi-vis vests, gloves, and eyewear; traffic control devices such as cones, signs, and smart ITS sensors; and machine safety tech like proximity warnings and pre-start alarms, all aimed at protecting workers and travelers from hazards in industrial and construction environments. These products range from essential gear to advanced tech, ensuring visibility, preventing injuries from machinery, managing traffic flow, and providing immediate aid.