Did you know it is home eye safety month?
Accidents involving common household products cause 125,000 eye injuries each year. 90% of home eye injures can be prevented by following safety procedures and wearing proper eye protection.
You can reduce the risks of eye injuries in the home by:
- Having good lighting to highlight trip or falling hazards
- Well attached handrails for stairs
- If you are working from home make sure you adhere to the 20, 20, 20 rule and take regular breaks
In the garden:
- Inspect and remove debris from lawns before mowing.
- Keep paints, pesticides etc stored in a secure area.
- Keep your tools in good condition. Repair or replace damaged tools
- Wear safety glasses or dust goggles to protect against flying particles
- Wear chemical safety goggles to guard against exposure to fertilizers and pesticides.
- Always read carefully and follow all manufacturer instructions and warning labels.
- Do not mix cleaning agents.
Kids Eye Safety
Each year, thousands of children aged 5 and under have eye accidents at home, at play, or in the car. These eye injuries can damage a child’s sight and even cause blindness. The most common causes of eye injuries to children are:
- Misuse of toys
- Falling from beds, stairs, against furniture
- Misuse of objects such as forks, pens and pencils
- Contact with harmful household products
Some ways to prevented these accidents:
- Use safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs,
- Place protectors at sharp corners and edges of furniture
- Install cabinet and drawer locks in kitchens and bathrooms
- If your child wears spectacles and falls frequently, it would worth checking with us that the spectacles are fitting correctly
Eye Safety Glasses
Please be aware that regular eyeglasses don’t always provide enough protection. Safety eyewear, is the most effective and our helpful team, can provide advice on the best eye protection for you.
Check out Alan’s video for some hints and tips on eye safety: