KEEP OFF-THE-JOB SAFETY IN YOUR SIGHT
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s Eye Injuries in Australia report, the most common place of occurrence for eye injuries was the home! A total of 86 600 presented to an emergency department over a 2-year period, and more than 44% were due to a foreign object in the eye.
Eye injuries at work accounted for around 6% of injuries and All Australian Safety is committed to assisting industry with their safety eyewear needs.
Fortunately, with the knowledge that 90% can still be prevented, companies such as All Australian Safety are working hard to provide safety eyewear for everyday use, and inform workers to practice safety, not only on the job, but also whilst off-the-job.
OUTDOOR HAZARDS
As spring and summer draw near, it’s time to think about the many hidden eye hazards outside of your home. Rocks, debris, branches, dust, and even UV exposure, can all pose significant risks to your eyes if they are not protected.
Here are a few tips to help reduce your chances of eye injuries while in the yard:
- Before mowing, inspect the lawn for any debris or rocks that could kick up
- Cut back on limbs at eye level
- When performing tasks that produce debris, wear safety eyewear
- When applying fertilizer and pesticide, wear safety eyewear and/or chemical goggles
- Store paint, oil, fertilizers, or other chemicals securely where they cannot be tipped over or accessed by young children or animals
- Keep tools organized much like you would at work
For many, they might think that a regular pair of sunglasses will protect their eyes, but they don’t have the same strength or protection as safety eyewear. If the sun is out, you should also be protecting your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays no matter how long you are outside. Brief stints of intense UV light can cause redness, itching, and irritation.
Long term exposure can lead to lasting damage to your eyes. Make sure your lenses provide full-spectrum UV protection and come with options such as polarised, tinted, photochromatic, and anti-reflection lenses. These are all important to keep you from distractions or impaired vision, and harmful UV rays.
INDOOR HAZARDS
While DIY projects have become much more popular these past few years, there are many challenges and risks to taking charge. Depending on the job, determine whether goggles or even respiratory protection are also required, and keep single-use eyewash bottles on hand if dust or sand gets into your eyes. Any work around the house that may involve debris possibly coming into contact with the face area, and more specifically the eyes, will be better served by wearing appropriate safety eyewear. A well fitting pair of safety eyewear could mean all the difference between hobbies and hospitals.
CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Many everyday household products are hazardous when they make contact with the eyes. Solvents, detergents, or other chemicals should require the use of goggles to protect from splashes or harmful vapours.
Acids and alkalis are also substances that cannot be protected by regular eyewear.
SELECTING THE RIGHT SAFETY EYEWEAR
When a pair of protective eyewear does not fit properly, is uncomfortable, or causes vision distortion, most individuals will not wear them.
Fortunately, at All Australian Safety, we provide multiple options for men and women that wear on-the-job and off-the-job safety eyewear. Our eyewear not only will protect you from harmful substances that try to enter your eye, but they are stylish and can even bring a fashionable touch to an everyday outfit.
Our eyewear can be personalised and fit the needs of every individual, which makes All Australian Safety stand above the rest.
Companies that choose All Australian Safety, also help employees find the best safety eyewear for them and their job. And companies that recognise there is value in safety not only at work, but also at home, will save thousands in the end because they encourage safety and prevention from the beginning.
Consider your workers’ safety both on and off the job and shop with All Australian Safety. Together, we can help decrease the number of injuries no matter where your employees are.
