Eye Protection Toolbox Talk

Use the below eye protection toolbox talk to help assess risks and hazards that could injure such sensitive areas. Proper face and eye protection helps minimise risks from splinters. To learn more about other TBTs and explore 60+ toolbox talks covering everything – visit our toolbox talks kit online.

Eye and face protection toolbox talk

Introduction

It only takes a small fragment or splinter to cause irreparable damage to the eye. Most risks can be significantly reduced, if not eliminated, by simply wearing suitable eye protection.

Main points

You have a legal obligation to use eye protection provided in accordance with the regulations, and you should never enter an area where eye protection is required unless wearing such items.
Ensure eye protection provided fits you comfortably and is suitable for the job.
Look after any eye protection provided. Keep them clean and report any damaged, lost, or unserviceable eye protection immediately.

Discussion points

Even if not carrying out a task with an obvious eye hazard, you may be at risk from others nearby. Always have your eye protection with you and if in any doubt – wear it!
Eye protection only works when worn over the eyes – it is useless worn over the head or around the neck.
Never watch any welding processes unless wearing suitable eye protection.
Should you get something in your eye, or receive any sort of eye injury, then get a trained first aider to look at it.
Always consider eye protection when compressed air, hazardous substances, cartridge-fired tools, power tools, power washers, and hand tools such as chisels are in use.

EYE PROTECTION IS REPLACEABLE – EYES ARE NOT!

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