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Employee is shown on Phosphate Coating Line wearing prescription safety glasses with detachable side shields which had large openings where they slid onto the temple pieces. Photo ID: 1453
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Category:

PPE

Hazard:

An employee wearing Prescription Safety Glasses, with detachable side shields having large openings, was exposed to chemicals splashing into her eyes.

Standard Violated:

1910.133(a)(3)

Corrective Action:

Either provide prescription safety glasses with permanent side shields, or require the wearing of splash-resistant chemical goggles over employee's prescription glasses.

Description:

Employee is shown on Phosphate Coating Line wearing prescription safety glasses with detachable side shields which had large openings where they slid onto the temple pieces.