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 can be especially true in industrial environments where it can be easy particles to get into the eyes.
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. Finally, you will learn what to do if an eye injury does occur on the jobsite.
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 while on the job
- Protect your eyes against particles and splashes common in industrial environments
- Avoid radiation hazards, including damage caused by the sun
- Respond appropriately to an eye emergency on the jobsite
Key Takeaways
- Eye injuries occur frequently in the workplace, and no workplace is exempt from them.
- Everyone is at risk of an eye injury regardless of their job, and this is especially true in industrial environments where particles can easily get into the eyes.
- Eye injuries can include objects in the eyes, cuts or scrapes on the eye, and tired eyes.
- Radiation, including radiation from the sun, can damage the eyes, but there are easy steps to prevent this damage.
- Taking appropriate precautions can prevent many eye injuries from happening at work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone at risk of an eye injury at work. Everyone, no matter their job, is at risk, and this is especially true in industrial environments where particles can easily get into the eyes.
What does this course cover?
The course covers the different eye injuries you may suffer without appropriate precautions, ways to prevent them, how to protect against particles and splashes, how to avoid radiation hazards, and what to do if an eye injury occurs on the jobsite.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course builds skills in industrial safety systems, occupational injuries, occupational safety and health, safety training, workplace safety, and minimum industry safety training.
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into lessons: Introduction, Preventing Eye Strain, Protecting Against Particles and Splashes, Avoiding Radiation Hazards, What to Do in Case of an Eye Emergency, and Conclusion.
Does the course explain what to do if an eye injury happens?
Yes. The course teaches what to do if an eye injury occurs on the jobsite, covered in the lesson on what to do in case of an eye emergency.
