Tips & Advice
Eye Protection

A variety of substances can damage your eyes.

  • Dust, concrete, metal and other particles;
  • Chemicals such as acids, bases, fuels, solvents, lime and wet or dry cement powder;
  • Falling or shifting debris, building materials and glass;
  • Smoke and noxious or poisonous gases;
  • Welding light and electrical arcs;
  • Thermal hazards and fires;
  • Blood borne pathogens (hepatitis or HIV) from blood or body fluids.

The main considerations when selecting eye protection are:

  • Identify the hazard that could damage the eyes.
  • Choose the correct type of eye protection for the hazard so that injury is avoided.