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Eye Tests Important For Workplace Safety

There are many kinds of eye examination procedures used by Doctors of Optometry. Beyond simply checking a person’s ability to focus, they test the eyes in ways which are highly relevant to safety in the workplace – from light adjustment to depth perception and colour blindness. Here’s an overview of… Read More

Handy Apps for Office Workers

Terrific news, friends. In the past, we’ve shared information with you about how important it is to use the 20-20-20 rule to protect your eyesight while working long hours at computer screens. This handy rule of thumb is recommended by Doctors of Optometry and other eye professionals around the globe,… Read More

What is an Eye Health Exam?

Eye safety involves more than simply wearing safety glasses. It requires regular eye health examinations by a Doctor of Optometry annually. But you might say, “Well, I can see fine, so why do I need an eye health exam?” Eye exams cover much more than just your ability to focus. … Read More

Eye Safety for Oil Workers

Many workers in the oil and gas industry face inherent safety risks on the job. Some of these risks are especially dangerous to eye health and safety: Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) – This is the colourless gas that smells like rotten eggs, and it is naturally embedded in many oil and… Read More

Eye Injury Statistics: Why Workers Won’t Use Safety Glasses

According to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, over 700 Canadian workers per day sustain eye injuries on the job, resulting in lost time and/or temporary or permanent vision loss. 700 EVERY DAY? Indeed. With eye injury statistics like this, you would… Read More

Construction Eye Safety

There is a reason construction jobs generally pay well – it’s hard work, often requires physical strength, and it carries safety risks. While workers may think about the obvious threats such as falling off a platform or slipping with a nail gun, injuries to the eyes are often tiny, fast,… Read More

Chemical Risks to the Eyes

Every workplace contains some kinds of chemical – from basic cleaners, to industrial chemicals used in manufacturing. Many chemicals can be extremely hazardous to the eyes, causing temporary vision loss or even blindness. Eye safety is a key way to mitigate the chemical risks workplace cleaners can have on your… Read More

Preventing Sun Damage to Eyes

Finally, the days are getting longer here in Alberta. But even before the sun reaches its longest days, we still have some quite blinding sunlight to contend with, often glaring right off white snow, which can be very hard on the eyes. Have you suffered a day in tough conditions… Read More

Should Employers Pay for Prescription Safety Glasses?

Eyesafe has hundreds of Alberta employers on our program, ranging from the largest companies in the oil sands, to small operations with just a few employees. So, does being on the Eyesafe program mean all these employers are paying the full cost for prescription safety eyewear? Not at all. The… Read More

Digital Devices and Eye Strain

Human beings are relying more and more on digital devices. Not only do we use them at work, we use them for entertainment, as alarm clocks, as recipe guides making dinner, and for social interaction of all kinds. The downside is that these heavy digital habits are taking quite a… Read More

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