Eye protective equipment

For protection against high-energy radiation and lasers, very specific eye protection equipment is available, but this would be outside of the scope of this book. 

Depending on the various risks and chemical hazards which can occur when handling chemical substances, one should select the most suitable eye protective equipment. Ikble 6.13 gives practical guidelines for making a correct decision. In practice, other circumstances like amounts of the chemical handled or working conditions have also to be considered. 

Protection limitations and precautions must be given to users of eye protection equipment necessary for powder-actuated tool use (Sec. 1926.102(a)(8) and. 302(e)(4)). 

Face and eye protection equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair. The use of this type equipment with structural or optical defects shall be prohibited. 

Aii empioyees using abrasive wheeis shaii be protected by eye protection equipment in accordance with the requirements of Subpart E of this part, except when adequate eye protection is afforded by eye shieids which are permanentiy attached to the bench or fioor stand. 

The BLS study found that about 60 percent of workers who suffered eye injuries were not wearing eye protective equipment. When asked why they were not wearing face protection at the time of the accident, workers indicated that face protection was not normally used or practiced in their type of work, or it was not required for the type of work performed at the time of the accident. 

When limitations or precautions are indicated by the manufacturer, they should be communicated to the user and strictly observed. Over the years, many types and styles of eye and face-and-eye protective equipment have been developed to meet the demands for protection against a variety of hazards. Many hard hats and nonrigid helmets are designed with face and eye protective equipment. 

Many hard hat and nonrigid helmets are designed with face- and eye-protective equipment. 

The supervisor has the responsibility of determining that an eye hazard exists, putting up signs indicating that the area is an Eye-Hazard Area, determining the type of protection required, and ensuring that the appropriate eye protection equipment is available and worn by laboratory workers in the area (12). 

Even small spills and leaks (<0.45 kg) require extreme caution. Unless the spill is contained in a fume hood, do not remain in or enter the area unless equipped with full protective equipment and clothing. Self-contained breathing apparatus should be used if the odor of acrolein or eye irritation is sensed. Small spills may be covered with absorbant, treated with aqueous alkalies, and flushed with water. 

Skin redness and from slight to corrosive irritation is caused by direct contact. Acryhc acid is more corrosive than esters. The monomers not only irritate the skin, but may also be absorbed through the skin. Therefore, gloves and protective clothing and shoes or boots should be used in addition to eye (or hiU face) protective equipment. Upon contact, the skin should be flushed with copious amounts of water foUow-up medical attention should be sought. Medical attention should also be obtained if any of the earlier mentioned symptoms appear. 

Beneficiation faciUties require air and water pollution control systems, including efficient control of dust emissions, treatment of process water, and proper disposal of tailings (see AiRPOLLUTlON CONTROLMETHODS). In handling finished fluorspar, operators must avoid breathing fluorspar dust and contacting fluorspar with acids. Proper disposal of spills and the use of respirators and other personnel protective equipment must be observed. Contact with fluorspar may irritate the skin and eyes. 

Both sodium fluoride and sodium bifluoride are poisonous if taken internally. Dust inhalation and skin or eye contact may cause irritation of the skin, eyes, or respiratory tract, and should be avoided by the use of proper protective equipment (1). 

Personal eye-protection - Optical test methods. Partially superseded BS 2092 1987 Personal eye-protection - Non-optical test methods. Partially superseded BS 2092 1987 AMD 1 Personal protection - Equipment for eye and face protection during welding and allied processes (AMD 9902) dated January 1998. Superseded BS 1542 1982 AMD 3 Gas heated catering equipment. Safety requirements (AMD 10573J dated December 1999. Superseded BS 5314... 

Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment Protective clothing should be worn when skin contact can occur. Respiratory protection is necessary when exposed to vapor. Complete eye protection is recommended Symptoms Following Exposure Breathing of vapors... 

Health EBizards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment Organic canister or air pack rubber gloves, goggles other protective equipment as required to prevent all body contact Symptoms Following Exposure Vapors are quite irritating to eyes, nose and throat. Eye irritation may... 

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