Eye Protection Eye Protection Company Harlan McPhee North McPhee South Powerhawke Ravex Richards Company Using the Form Job Name * Job Name and/or Number Date * Eye Protection Let's take a short test. Can you tell me how many basic senses there are? And can you name them? Taste, smell, hearing, touch and sight. Of the five, which is the one that we depend upon the most? You guessed it -- its sight. Everything we do involves the use of our eyes and we only have two. How many times have you said or heard -- "He should have worn his safety glasses." -- Or -- "If I had been wearing my safety glasses I wouldn't have injured my eye." -- Too many times! Eye protection begins with the ability to recognize those times that eye protection is needed, and then, to seriously commit to wear the protection whenever necessary. Phalcon’s policy on safety glasses is that they are required to be worn 100% of the time on your project. Worksites are a busy place and the hazard to your eyes may very well not be created by you, but by a fellow construction worker. The hazards come from many sources such as using a power saw, a drill, pouring concrete, chipping, blasting or handling chemicals just to name a few. Dirt, dust, rust, metal cuttings, rock chips, bits of concrete, etc. are all potential dangers in construction work. Fireproofing on steel is a source of many of the issues we have run into. If you are drilling above eye level or for whenever you feel that regular safety glasses are not providing the protection you want, goggles should be worn. These fit tighter around your eyes and prevent particles from getting behind your safety glasses. If you have been drilling or sawing and creating airborne particles, bend over and give you head a shake periodically. This can help prevent particles from falling down behind your safety glasses. Don’t forget the use of lasers too. If you feel something may have gotten in your eye or you sense some irritation, make sure you’re your hands are clean if you are going to rub your eyes. Should a member of your crew get something in their eyes, have them seek help right away. The longer a particle stays in, the potentially worse it gets. Many times this can be addressed with first aid on site with flushing of the eye with an eye wash. If this fails to clear any irritant from the eye, a visit to the clinic may be necessary. For more serious injuries that cause physical damage to the eye, cover the eye lightly with a clean pad and either wait for medical help to arrive or take the employee to the clinic. Don't forget that eye protection is also needed when using chemicals. Make sure you're using the PPE required by the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), which may include the use of chemical goggles, a face shield, apron or other protective gear. You may need to flush the eyes should they come in contact with the chemical. Emergency first aid procedures are discussed in the SDS for the particular chemical. Eyesight is precious -- and -- irreplaceable. Don't take chances with your vision -- wear eye protection! WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES AT HOME, TOO, WHEN USING POWER TOOLS, CUTTING / TRIMMING GRASS, PAINTING, CHOPPING WOOD, ETC. Additional Comments Trainer Name * Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Picture Upload Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum upload size: 52.43MB reCAPTCHA Submit Δ
