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Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
Coshh Advice – Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe) – Eye And Face Protection
Employers have a duty to provide the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work in line with CoSHH procedures.
PPE is defined according to HSE Regulations as ‘all equipment which is intended to be worn or held by a person at work and which protects him against one or more risks to health or safety’ for example, eye protection, gloves, safety helmets, high visibility clothing and safety footwear.
This article specifically looks at PPE and eye and face protection.
There are three main types of eye and face protection.
These are:
Safety spectacles – May look like separate lenses in a frame (similar to prescription glasses) or may be worn over ordinary spectacles (Eye shields). These are suitable for workshop or laboratory use for protection against light chemical splashes.
Goggles – These have a flexible plastic frame with an elastic headband. They give complete protection to the eyes and the rim is flush to the face. Some goggles are vented but are not recommended in case of dangerous chemical splash or protection against gases and fine dusts. Vented goggles are an alternative option but are prone to misting up.
Face shields – They have one large lens with a frame and adjustable head harness or are mounted on a helmet. They protect the whole face as well as the eyes although they do not fully enclose the eyes. As such, they don’t provide protection against dusts and gases.
Some examples of CoSHH hazards requiring the use of eye and face protection:
-Splashes from chemicals as a result of contact with certain substances
-Working with tools which generate dust or debris that could fly into the face
-Mist from machines using gas or vapour under pressure or high-pressure cleaning machines
-Intense heat or light and radiation from lasers or from welding and ovens
Maintenance of the eye and face protection:
It is important that the eye/face protection fits the user and does not fall off. Safety glasses and goggles should be issued on a personal basis.
Do not use when the lenses are dirty or scratched as this will impair vision leading to eye strain and possible accidents.
The lenses should be wet cleaned thoroughly before being issued to someone else and stored in a protective case.
Bear in mind misting/fogging of the lenses. An alternative option to consider is anti-mist and ventilated eye protection.
Replace face shields should they become worn and replace them.
The above guide falls in line with CoSHH procedure which protects employees from health and safety risks at work.
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