JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

The best way to prevent on-the-job eye injuries is to wear proper eye protection. While 90 percent of eye injuries could be prevented with the use of protective eye wear such as glasses, goggles, face shields, and helmets, these devices are often not worn or are not worn properly. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 60 percent of workers who suffer on-the-job eye injuries are not wearing appropriate eye protection at the time of their injury.

To avoid workplace eye injury, it is important to know about any risk to your eyes. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to assess eye safety hazards in the workplace and to provide workers who are at risk of eye injuries with proper protection. You should be trained to know when eye protection is needed and what to do if you suffer an eye injury. Your employer must provide necessary first-aid equipment.

• Wear eye protection when working with chemicals or when doing any task that produces flying particles.
• Safety glasses are the minimum level of protection that should be worn. If there is any potential of a splash or spray, safety goggles should be worn instead.
• If a face shield is worn, goggles should be worn underneath.
• Eye protection should meet ANSI Z87.1 standards.
• Prescription glasses should not be substituted for safety glasses. However, it is possible to get prescription safety glasses or goggles. Never wear contact lenses when working with chemicals.
• Eyewear should fit comfortably. Air should be able to circulate between the eye and the lens.
• Eyewear should not impair vision. Let your employer know if your eyewear restricts vision or if there are scratches or damage that makes it difficult to see.
• Wear a mask when welding.

Our Allentown workplace injury lawyers help injured workers in Pennsylvania to get monetary compensation for their injuries. While money can make your life a little easier, there is no amount of money that can make up for missing your wife’s smile or your granddaughter’s first steps. If you have suffered temporary or permanent vision loss after a PA workplace accident, it is important that you speak with an Allentown workers’ compensation attorney. You may be eligible for benefits that go beyond Pennsylvania workers’ compensation. To learn more, contact Mednick, Mezyk, and Kredo at 888-807-WORK. The initial consultation is free.