Table of Contents
- 1 What are three requirements for the use of eye and face protection?
- 2 What standards should eye and face protection meet?
- 3 When using eye and face protection you should do all of the following except?
- 4 How do you use eye and face protection?
- 5 What safety criteria must your safety glasses meet?
- 6 What is the primary reason you should wear eye and face protection?
- 7 What are the most important considerations when choosing PPE for your hands?
- 8 Why is eye and face protection important?
- 9 When to use eye and face protection at work?
- 10 Do you have to have an eye protection program?
What are three requirements for the use of eye and face protection?
They shall provide adequate protection against the particular hazards for which they are designed. They shall be reasonably comfortable when worn under the designated conditions. They shall fit snugly and shall not unduly interfere with the movements of the wearer. They shall be durable.
What standards should eye and face protection meet?
Eye and face protection must meet ANSI Z87. 1- “American National Standard Practice of Occupational and Education Eye and Face Protection”. Safety eyewear can be worn over prescription lenses and should not disturb the proper position of other safety apparel.
When using eye and face protection you should do all of the following except?
When using eye and face protection you should do all of the following except: Always remove contact lenses or glasses before use. Safety footwear must meet __ minimum compression and impact performance standards. Which of the following types of protection is an employer required to pay for?
What should you consider when choosing the type of eye protection you use?
When evaluating the type of eye protection, the supervisor and employee should consider the following: The ability of the safety eye wear to protect against specific workplace hazards. The safety eye wear should fit properly and be comfortable to wear. The safety eye wear must provide unrestricted vision and movement.
What is eye and face protection?
Face shields protect against potential splashes or sprays of hazardous liquids. When worn for protection against UV, must be specifically designed to protect the face and eyes from hazardous radiation. Protective eyewear is required for Class 3 and 4 laser use where irradiation of the eye is possible.
How do you use eye and face protection?
Eye and face protection should fit comfortably. Eyewear should not pinch your nose or put pressure on your head. If it is not comfortable, employees are less likely to wear it. Eyewear should not distort or block your vision.
What safety criteria must your safety glasses meet?
The safety eyewear should fit properly and be comfortable to wear. The safety eyewear must provide unrestricted vision and movement. The safety eyewear should be durable and cleanable. The safety eyewear should not interfere with or restrict the function of any other PPE the employee wears.
What is the primary reason you should wear eye and face protection?
What is the primary reason you should wear eye and face protection? OSHA requires employers to ensure the safety of all employees in the work environment. Eye and face protection must be provided whenever necessary to protect against chemical, environmental, radiological or mechanical irritants and hazards.
When selecting PPE consider which of the following?
PPE should be selected based primarily on the hazards identified during the assessment. However, employers should also take the fit and comfort of PPE into consideration when selecting appropriate items for each employee. PPE that fits well and is comfortable to wear will encourage employee use of PPE.
How could you assure that PPE you select for eye and face could be suitable to your work?
Selecting the most suitable eye and face protection should take into consideration the following elements: Ability to protect against specific workplace hazards. Should fit properly and be reasonably comfortable to wear. Should provide unrestricted vision and movement.
What are the most important considerations when choosing PPE for your hands?
What are the most important considerations when choosing PPE for your hands? PPE must be provided, used, and maintained when made necessary by the presence of hazards. PPE must be adequate. All PPE must be of safe design and construction.
Why is eye and face protection important?
The IOSH Bloodborne Pathogens Standard defines potential contamination as including generation of splashes, spray, splatter or droplets of blood or other potentially infectious materials called OPIM. Eye and face protection must be worn when potential exists for contamination of mucous membranes.
When to use eye and face protection at work?
1926.102 (a) (1) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation. 1926.102 (a) (2)
What are the standards for eye protection devices?
Protective eye and face protection devices must comply with any of the following consensus standards: ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices, incorporated by reference in § 1910.6;
When to use personal protection equipment ( PPE )?
Personal protection equipment is used when engineering work practice and administrative controls are not possible or do not provide sufficient protection for workers Which of the following, if properly used, would have led to a different outcome in this case study? Nice work! You just studied 13 terms!
Do you have to have an eye protection program?
A: Yes, if employees are required to use it, the employer must provide training. The training has to cover all aspects needed, be easy to understand and happen at least every year. More often if necessary. 6. Why is a formal eye and face protection program needed?