Eyes and face protection

Eye protection is required when there is a possibility of eye injury from flying particles when using agrinder,disc sander,power drill or pneumatic chisel,or when removing glass windscreens or working underneath vehicles. Many employers are now requiring all employees to wear some form of safety glasses when they are in either the repair or the paint areas of the bodyshop,because in any bodyshop location there is always the possibility of flying objects,dust particles,or splashing liquids entering the eyes. Not only is this painful but it can, in extreme cases,cause loss of sight. Eyes are irreplaceable:therefore it is advisable to wear safety goggles,glasses or face shields in all working areas.
The following types of eye protection are available:
Lightweight safety spectacles with adjustable arms and with side shields for extra protection. There is a choice of impact grades for the lenses (Figure 2.2). General-purpose safety goggles with a moulded PVC frame which is resistant to oils,chemicals and water. These have either a clear acetate or a polycarbonate lens with BS impact grades 1 and 2
(Figure 2.3).

Face shields with an adjustable head harness and deep polycarbonate brow guard with replaceable swivel-up clear or anti-glare polycarbonate visor BS grade 1,which gives protection against sparks, molten metal and chemicals (Figure 2.4a,b). Welding helmet or welding goggles with appropriate shaded lens to BS regulations. These must be worn at all times when welding. They will protect the eyes and face from flying molten particles of steel when gas welding and brazing,and from the harmful light rays generated by the arc when MIG/MAG,TIG or MMA welding (Figure 2.5a,b).