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Eye Protection

Eye and face injuries can be prevented by using appropriate protective eyewear or faceshield. All frames and lenses used as protective equipment shall be CSA-approved according to CAN/CSA-Z94.3-92 - Industrial eye and face protectors. Eye and face protection must have proper fit and guard against the specific hazard presented.  Employees requiring prescription safety glasses shall be aided by a subsidy paid by the university, prior approval must be obtained from your supervisor.

Supervisors shall explain the reasons why eye protection equipment should be worn and it will be their responsibility to ensure that students, staff and visitors are provided with appropriate eye protection.

Eye Protection Areas:

All persons assigned to, or entering areas which have any of the following hazards must wear eye protection:

  1. Sparks, open flame and spatters.
  2. Molten metals.
  3. Research activities involving high energy, the possibility of flying particles, explosion or implosion of vessels.
  4. Hazardous chemicals.
  5. Shops: wood or metal processing, particularly grinding, welding, chipping, sawing and sanding.
  6. Injurious radiant energy, for example, welding, ultra-violet light, lasers and brazing.

EYE SAFETY SELECTION GUIDE


Type


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Recommended for

Safety Glasses with Side Shields

Protection from: flying particles from front or side.

Goggles with Regular Ventilation

Protection from: dusts, sparks and flying particles coming from many angles.

Goggles with Hooded Ventilation


Protection from: chemical splashes, dusts, sparks and flying particles coming from many angles.

Face Shields (Used with other eye protection)

Face protection from: splashes, heat, glare and flying particles when worn over safety glasses or goggles. Face shields alone do not provide adequate eye protection.

Reference: CAN/CSA-Z94.3-92 Industrial eye and face protectors