PPE to Prevent Eye & Face Injuries
Safety for Custodians - Short clips
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To meet OSHA requirements, employers must take action to protect employees from hazards that include airborne particles, chemicals in gas or liquid form, and infectious materials. Eye protection must be worn when performing tasks that include:
● Cleaning tasks
● Chemical use
● Operation of machinery
● Work done overhead or when looking upward
● Recycling and trash disposal
● Replacing light bulbs
● Handling potentially infected materials and liquids
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