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An employee was given a pair of safety glasses to be worn over his prescription glasses, which did not incorporate corrective lenses mounted behind the protective lenses. Photo ID: 1497
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Category:

PPE

Hazard:

Eye injuries.

Standard Violated:

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(3)(iii)

Corrective Action:

Provide the employee with a pair of goggles that incorporate corrective lenses behind the protective lenses.

Description:

An employee was given a pair of safety glasses to be worn over his prescription glasses, which did not incorporate corrective lenses mounted behind the protective lenses.