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By Glyn Jones Occupational Health & Safety Program Requirements Alberta legislation requires employers to develop an occupational health and safety (OHS) program. The cornerstone of any OHS program is a written policy, which helps to: define and promote the program, describe the commitment of the employer and employees to assess and control hazards and ensure... Read more »
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By Glyn Jones The History of Safety Eyewear The first safety eyewear was developed in the early part of the twentieth century. In 1909, the Julius King Optical Company in the United States developed the first safety goggle in collaboration with American Optical. They were called SANIGLAS. A few years later, in 1914, American Optical... Read more »
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By Glyn Jones Why “one size fits all” seldom works Despite millions of workers wearing safety eyewear to protect their eyes from the many hazards at work, eye injuries caused by flying debris, chemicals, radiation, and other factors are common. Yet, protecting your eyes from injury is as simple as: 1. Selecting the eyewear for... Read more »
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By Glyn Jones Workplace Hazard Assessment A key to preventing eye injuries in any hazardous environment is recognizing the hazards, following an objective process for hazard evaluation, and selecting and implementing an appropriate control strategy. Safety eyewear is typically part of the control strategy and the type of safety eyewear selected varies with the worksite... Read more »
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By Glyn Jones Best Practices for Optimal Protection Like all tools essential for completing work safely, safety eyewear needs to be cared for properly if it is to function as expected. The key to an employee’s success in maintaining and caring for their safety eyewear is helping them get into a routine that includes regular... Read more »
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