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... in nearly every industry, but BLS reported that more than 40% of injuries studied occurred among craft workers such as mechanics, repair persons, carpenters, and plumbers. Over a third of the injured workers were operatives, such as assemblers, sanders, and grinding machine operators. Laborers suffered about one-fifth of the eye injuries. Almost half the injured workers were employed in manufacturing; slightly more than 20% were in construction. HOW CAN EYE INJURIES BE PREVENTED? Always wear effective eye protection. OSHA standards require employers to provide ... than a hand-thrown object when the accident occurred. Contact with chemicals. The survey showed that contact with chemicals caused one-fifth of the injuries. Other accidents were caused by objects swinging from a fixed or attached position, such as tree limbs, ropes, chains, or tools which were pulled into the eye while the worker was using them. WHERE DO ACCIDENTS OCCUR MOST OFTEN? During craft work and operation of industrial equipment. Potential eye hazards can be found in nearly every industry, but BLS reported that more than 40% of ... protective footwear, heavy-duty shoes or boots; 33% wore regular street shoes. Of those wearing safety shoes, 85% were injured because the object hit an unprotected part of the shoe or boot. For protection against falling or rolling objects, sharp objects, molten metal, hot surfaces and wet, slippery surfaces, workers should use appropriate footguards, safety shoes or boots, and leggings. Safety shoes should be sturdy and have an impact-resistant toe. Shoes must meet ANSI standards. EYE AND FACE PROTECTION Injured workers who were surveyed ...

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