Prevention of work related injuries: a look at eye protection use and suggested prevention strategies
Ramos, M.F.
Journal of Ophthalmic Nursing and Technology 18(3): 117-119
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0744-7132 PMID: 10633659 Document Number: 250240
Eye injuries account for 6% of all national injuries, with 60% of those injured professing to not having worn any eye protection. Most injuries (70%) are from flying objects that come around the front of a flat "eyeglass type" personal protective device. Blindness prevention include educating managers and employees, and purchasing and distributing effective eye wear protection.
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