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Eye Safety
Learn to keep your eyes safe when on the job.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 6 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 6 Lessons · 13m in Arabic, English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Course Description
We take our ability to see for granted. But our eyes are fragile and need to be protected. Statistics show that eye injuries occur frequently in the workplace. No workplace is exempt from these injuries. This course will show you the different eye injuries you may suffer by not taking the appropriate precautions while at work. You will learn ways you can prevent these injuries from happening.
Eye injuries can include objects in the eyes, cut or scrapes on the eye or eyes that are tired. Everyone, no matter, their job is at risk of suffering from an eye injury. This is especially true in today’s digital world. We are constantly looking at computers, tablets and smart phones. These devices can wear our eyes out and make them tired.
In addition to objects injuring the eyes, radiation can damage the eyes. This radiation can come from the sun. But there are easy steps you can do to prevent this damage occurring. This includes wearing sunglasses when working outdoors.
What You'll Learn
- Identify the different types of eye injuries you may suffer at work, including objects in the eyes, cuts or scrapes, and tired eyes
- Prevent eye strain caused by constantly looking at computers, tablets, and smart phones
- Protect your eyes against particles and splashes in the workplace
- Avoid radiation hazards, including damage from the sun, by taking simple steps such as wearing sunglasses outdoors
- Respond appropriately in the event of an eye emergency
Key Takeaways
- Eye injuries occur frequently in the workplace, and no workplace is exempt from them.
- Everyone is at risk of suffering an eye injury, regardless of their job.
- Common eye injuries include objects in the eyes, cuts or scrapes on the eye, and tired eyes.
- Digital devices such as computers, tablets, and smart phones can wear out the eyes and make them tired.
- Radiation, including from the sun, can damage the eyes, but simple steps like wearing sunglasses outdoors can help prevent this.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this Eye Safety course for?
This course is for everyone, because no matter their job, everyone is at risk of suffering an eye injury, and no workplace is exempt from these injuries.
What types of eye injuries does this course cover?
It covers eye injuries such as objects in the eyes, cuts or scrapes on the eye, tired eyes, and damage caused by radiation, including from the sun.
What will I learn about preventing eye injuries?
You will learn ways to prevent eye injuries, including preventing eye strain, protecting against particles and splashes, avoiding radiation hazards, and what to do in case of an eye emergency.
How does this course address eye strain from digital devices?
The course explains that constantly looking at computers, tablets, and smart phones can wear our eyes out and make them tired, and it includes a lesson on preventing eye strain.
How is the course structured?
The course includes lessons on an Introduction, Preventing Eye Strain, Protecting Against Particles and Splashes, Avoiding Radiation Hazards, What to Do in Case of an Eye Emergency, and a Conclusion.
