Eye Protection
It is the employer’s job to make sure that hazards are identified, proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is available, PPE is maintained, and that PPE is enforced.
In the United States, there are approximately 1,000 work-related eye injuries per day. U.S. Department of Labor has determined that eye injuries cost more than $300 million per year in lost production time, medical expenses, and workers’ compensation.
It is the employer’s job to make sure that: hazards are identified, proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is available, PPE is maintained, and that PPE is enforced.
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