Eye Protection Types

• Wear the eye protection specified in the risk assessment for your task.
• Use safety spectacles as the minimum for general site work with impact risks.
• Wear sealed goggles when cutting, grinding, or working in dusty environments.
• Use a face shield for tasks generating high-energy debris or chemical splash.
• Check eye protection for scratches, cracks, and damage before every use.
• Obtain prescription safety glasses if you need corrective lenses on site.
• Know the location of the nearest emergency eyewash station in your area.
• Clean eye protection regularly to maintain clear vision throughout the shift.
• Replace damaged or heavily scratched lenses that reduce your field of vision.
• Seek immediate first aid for any eye injury, even if it seems minor.

• DON'T work without the eye protection required by the risk assessment.
• DON'T use standard glasses as a substitute for rated safety spectacles.
• DON'T rely on safety specs alone when dust or chemical splash risks are present.
• DON'T use a face shield without safety specs underneath for impact protection.
• DON'T use scratched or damaged eye protection — it impairs vision and weakens impact rating.
• DON'T remove your glasses to fit goggles — get prescription safety eyewear instead.
• DON'T work near chemicals without knowing where the emergency eyewash is located.
• DON'T clean lenses with abrasive materials — use a soft cloth or lens wipe.
• DON'T continue wearing heavily scratched lenses — request replacements from stores.
• DON'T rub your eyes after an injury — flush with clean water and get first aid.

See also: PPE Awareness and Responsibilities | Glazing Safety