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At least 55% of all recorded eye injuries occur in the workplace and most require 2-3 days off work as a result. The best way to avoid eye injury is the use of eye protection on the job – experts believe that 90% of injuries could have been prevented with the correct eye protection measures in place.

At least 55% of all recorded eye injuries occur in the workplace and it is estimated that roughly 1-2000 workers sustain eye injuries daily. Of these injuries, at least 100 result 2-3 days off work. The best way to avoid eye injury is the use of eye protection on the job – experts believe that 90% of injuries could have been prevented with the correct eye protection measures in place.

A workplace eye injury can cause lingering, permanent vision damage, which has the potential to disable a worker for life. Even seemingly minor eye injuries can cause long-term problems and suffering, like recurrent and painful corneal erosion from a minimal scratch caused by sawdust, cement or drywall.

When you think about eye protection like this (and bear in mind that we each get one set of eyeballs to last us a lifetime!) it makes practical and financial sense to ensure that the right protection is available to workers while on the job.