| According to the Center to Protect Worker's | | | | following to protect themselves from further |
| Rights (CPWR), close to 11,000 eye injuries occur | | | | harm that could be caused to eyes including: |
| on an annual basis. Additionally, it has been | | | | * wearing goggles |
| reported that the construction industry as a | | | | * wear a plastic shield during chemical work |
| whole "has a much higher rate of eye injuries." | | | | * wear proper protection during welding and |
| Also, construction workers, according to EHS | | | | grinding |
| Today, account for 10.6 percent of lost-time | | | | * wear goggles to prevent flying particles from |
| injuries in the construction field. | | | | entering the eye orifice |
| There are a plethora of dangers that exist on a | | | | * wear goggles and a respirator during sanding |
| construction site including the following, according | | | | procedures |
| to the CPWR: | | | | Eye Injuries Exposed |
| * nails | | | | There are a number of eye injuries that can |
| * pieces of metal | | | | occur due to construction accidents on the job. |
| * splinters | | | | Following a construction accident, individuals may |
| * cut wire | | | | need to consult a legal professional for advice on |
| * welding burns | | | | the development of a potential construction |
| * dust | | | | accident lawsuit. Receiving a free legal consultation |
| * chemical burns | | | | from an experienced construction site accident |
| * dangerous liquids and gases | | | | lawyer may offer leads on receiving monetary |
| * grit from grinding and chipping | | | | compensation for damages endured. It is |
| Due to the extensive dangers posed to worker's | | | | imperative that individuals who sustain an eye |
| eyes, the Occupational Safety and Health | | | | injury caused by a construction accident that they |
| Administration (OSHA) have required that, | | | | seek medical attention immediately. |
| "protective equipment, including personal | | | | It may also be cost-efficient and helpful for these |
| protective equipment for eyes, face, and head, | | | | injured individuals to locate a construction accident |
| and extremities, protective shields and barriers, | | | | attorney who can provide a detailed legal |
| shall be provided, used, and maintained...wherever | | | | consultation on the construction accident eye |
| it is necessary by reason of hazard." However, | | | | injury, which may assist the injured party in |
| often times, construction employees are still | | | | receiving monetary compensation for the |
| harmed either from not wearing eye protection | | | | damages as well as pain and suffering both |
| or being issued the wrong type of eye protection | | | | physically and emotionally that was associated |
| or goggles. | | | | with the accident. For additional information, a |
| The Center for Construction Research and | | | | construction site accident victim should consult |
| Training recommends that individuals employed by | | | | with a nearby attorney for additional information |
| the construction industry should always do the | | | | and details. |