The following actions should be taken to operate eyewash stations in the event of a chemical splash to the eyes.
Incidence rates and number of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses to the eye involving days away from work by major industry division
Major industry division
|
Number of eye injuries
|
Percent of eye injuries
|
---|---|---|
Total
|
27,450
|
100.0
|
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
|
620
|
2.3
|
Mining
|
390
|
1.4
|
Construction
|
5,510
|
20.1
|
Manufacturing
|
6,930
|
25.2
|
Transportation and warehousing and utilities
|
1,580
|
5.8
|
Wholesale and retail trade
|
4,670
|
17.0
|
Information
|
250
|
(1)
|
Financial activities
|
800
|
2.9
|
It's easy to forget about eyewash stations until they are needed in an emergency, but this is not the time you want to find out that yours is covered with dust or not working at all. Test your eyewash equipment monthly and learn how to use it. It could possibly save your sight!