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Employees work in a wide range of work environments, many of which create a risk of eye injury. A key to preventing eye injuries in these hazardous environments is recognizing the hazards, following an objective process for hazard evaluation, and…

An estimated 2000 Canadians sustain eye injuries that require medical attention every day, according toa study by Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB). Over one third of these occur at work resultingin lost time and/or temporary or permanent vision…

We need to take the eye safety message to our employees. We have talked about eye protection many times in the past. There is no question how easily damaged our eyes are and how important it is to protect them.…

Risk mitigation and prevention are cornerstones to managing eye safety. Even with good work processes and use of protective equipment such as safety glasses, goggles and face shields, handling hazardous goods creates an exposure risk for the eyes. Because exposure…

As part of your regular health routine, be sure to include eye health and wellness, which includes booking your annual comprehensive eye exam. As we celebrate Workplace Eye Wellness Month in March, it’s the perfect time to review your eye…

Lasers beams and laser devices are in use in thousands of workplaces every day in Canada. Are you working with lasers? Lasers are everyday tools The term “laser” conjures up images of science fiction weapons used to vaporize the enemy…

Technology advances seem to be everywhere these days, and the safety eyewear arena isn’t any different. Whether it is improved comfort or style, a broad range of shades and colours, and super light-weight designs, improvements in safety eyewear are being…

There are a range of biases and perceptions about the performance of safety eyewear. Some say: If safety glasses are good protection then safety goggles must be better. While others think that safety goggles only protect from splashes and are…

Safety eyewear is used every day in the workplace, but don’t let your guard down once you’ve left the workplace and have stepped into leisure activities. It’s just as important to keep your eyes safe when participating in sports and…