When most people go out to mow the lawn, jump-start the car or gear up to do some cleaning, the last thing they think about is their eyes, but it should be one of the first. According to the U.S. Eye Injury Registry, 43% of eye injuries occur within the home, but 90% of these eye injuries are preventable if you take safety precautions and use a little common sense. Many times, all that’s needed to prevent vision loss and blinding injuries is a pair of properly-fitting goggles.
For example, you should keep a pair of goggles in the trunk for when to need to jump-start your car; as battery acid, sparks and debris flying from damaged or improperly jump-started auto batteries can severely damage the eyes.
Many household and industrial chemicals, such as cleaning fluids, detergents and ammonia, are extremely hazardous and can burn the eye’s delicate tissues. When using chemicals, always read instructions and labels carefully, work in a well-ventilated area and make sure spray nozzles point away from you and others before spraying. After use, wash your hands thoroughly. Goggles are advisable, especially when spraying or splashing is involved.
Before using a lawnmower, power trimmer or edger, be sure to check for rocks and stones, in addition to putting on your goggles. Stones, twigs, and other debris can become dangerous projectiles when shot out of the blades of a lawnmower, potentially injuring your eyes or those of innocent bystanders.
Prevention is the first and most important step in avoiding serious eye injuries, so be sure to protect your eyes with appropriate protective eyewear.
This article is provided courtesy of the North American Precis Syndicate.
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