Preventing Eye Injuries
In and Around the House
- Make sure that all spray nozzles are directed away before you press down on the handle.
- Read instructions carefully before using cleaning fluids, detergents, ammonia, or harsh chemicals.
- Wash hands thoroughly after use.
- Use grease shields on frying pans to decrease spattering.
- Wear special goggles to shield eyes from fumes and splashes when using powerful chemicals.
- Use opaque goggles to avoid burns from sunlamps.
In the Workplace
- Protect eyes from flying fragments, fumes, dust particles, sparks, and splashed chemicals by wearing safety glasses.
- Read instructions thoroughly before using tools and chemicals, and follow precautions for their use.
Children
- Pay attention to age and maturity level of a child when selecting toys and games.
- Avoid projectile toys, such as darts and pellet guns.
- Supervise children when they are playing with toys or games that can be dangerous. Teach children the correct way to handle potentially dangerous items, such as scissors and pencils.
In Sports
- Wear protective safety glasses, especially for sports such as squash, tennis, baseball, and basketball.
- Wear protective caps, helmets, or face protectors when appropriate, especially for sports such as hockey.
Around Fireworks
- Wear eye glasses or safety goggles.
- Do not use explosive fireworks.
- Never allow children to ignite fireworks.
- Do not stand near others when lighting fireworks.
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