Imagine not seeing family or enjoying special moments with friends and loved ones. That’s the reality of many employees who lose their eyesight due to workplace injuries. According to OSHA, thousands ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While safety glasses are most commonly seen on heavy-duty construction sites or remodeling projects, they ...

Laser work and similar operations create intense concentrations of heat, ultraviolet, infrared, and reflected light radiation. A laser beam, of sufficient power, can produce intensities greater than ...

The proposed revisions will reflect current national consensus standards and ensure that employers use up-to-date eye and face protection during hazardous workplace operations. The Occupational Safety ...

Imagine working on a sunny construction site or in a bright lab while trying to focus on delicate tasks. Sun glare, harsh light conditions, and blue light from indoor lighting can cause eye strain or ...

Performing optimally at work often requires significant concentration, dedication, and effort. Many people underestimate the importance of protecting the bodily assets used to complete various ...

Eye injuries are common in the workplace and are typically associated with activities such as hammering, grinding, sanding, handling chemicals, working in dusty environments, and welding that produce ...

Beyond wearing masks, washing our hands, practicing physical distancing and getting vaccinated, there’s an additional layer of protection against the coronavirus that we might want to consider: eye ...

Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, nutrition and finding new approaches to chronic health problems. Expertise Public health, new wellness ...

Every March, year after year, eye health organizations make a concerted effort to educate Americans about eye protection in the workplace. And yet, year after year, we hear the same statistics. The ...