Say this
- Match the protection to the hazard. Safety glasses for flying chips. Goggles for dust, splashes and chemicals. A face shield over glasses or goggles for grinding and heavy splashes (CCOHS).
- Welding and cutting need a welding helmet or the right filter shade. Normal tinted glasses do not protect against the arc.
- Fit matters. Glasses should cover from the eyebrow to the cheekbone with only small gaps at the sides. If they slide down your nose, get another size.
- Wear them the whole time, not just at the start. Many eye injuries come from the job next to yours.
- Under the WSH Act you must use the protective equipment you are given and must not misuse it (MOM, WSH Act responsibilities).
- Look after them. Clean them, keep them in a case and replace them when scratched or cracked. Scratches weaken the lens and blur your view (CCOHS).
- If something gets in your eye, do not rub it. Go to the eyewash station and flush, then report it.
Ask the crew
- Which eye protection do you need for grinding?
- Why is a face shield alone not enough?
- Where is the nearest eyewash station?
- When do you replace your glasses?
Show them
- Show safety glasses, goggles and a face shield side by side and match each to a task on site.
- Walk to the eyewash station and show how to use it.
- Hold up a scratched pair and a new pair so the crew can see the difference.
Sign-off
| Name | Company | Signature |
|---|---|---|
Sources
- Eye and Face Protectors, CCOHS (Canada).
- WSH Act: responsibilities of stakeholders, Ministry of Manpower.
This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.
