FACTS

1. Eye injuries are still very common in the workplace
2. Eye protection is more than just safety glasses
3. Safety eyewear must meet the ansi z87 guidelines
4. Contact lenses may present additional hazards to employees
5. In most cases, employers are not required to cover the cost of prescription eyewear
6. Detachable side shields are deemed acceptable by osha
7. Most eye injuries result from objects striking or scraping the eye
8. Burns and penetrating objects are also sources of eye injuries
9. Osha has specific shade requirements for various types of radiant energy work
10. Emergency eyewash stations must meet specific design and installation requirements

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