Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month

Feb. 15, 2010 - PRLog -- March is Workplace Eyes Health & Safety  Month
Did you know more employees are injured on the job on Mondays than any other day of the week? And the highest percentage of injuries is between noon and 4pm? Of the average 225 eye injuries reported daily; ten percent will cause temporary or permanent vision loss. The simple truth is 90% of eye injuries are preventable
Vision Xperts an optical practice specializing in prescription safety eyewear and computer ergonomics offers a wealth of complimentary information on their website to help business owners and managers protect employees from eye injuries. You’ll discover the 7 Warning Signs of vision problems to a lens replacement guideline and a monthly newsletter Focus on Eye Safety. In addition Vision Xperts announces two wellness programs to help businesses address ever increasing employee complaints arising from the computer workplace. Chronic Dry Eye and Vision Fatigue Syndrome have more far reaching impacts than employers realize. Accuracy and productivity are both significantly affected by dry eye and vision fatigue syndrome disruptions to the visual performance and health of their employees.
Most of us are unaware our individual achievement, physical health, and personality are all related to visual functioning. Vision Xperts has for almost 30 years specialized in protecting employee vision. From computer ergonomics, OSHA approved safety eyewear, and respirator inserts; our mission is to make certain employee’s eyes are safe while on the job. The Chronic Dry Eye and Computer Vision Syndrome workshops will help employers reduce health care costs and improve employee performance.
Duane Perkinson, owner of Vision Xperts, has authored articles appearing in Safety Xchange and Occupational Health & Safety. Speaking engagements have included Association of IT Professionals Dallas, TX, Design at the Mart Chicago, IL, Rush Preventive Medicine Chicago, IL, Valley Industrial Safety Association Aurora, IL, and Illinois Safety Council Chicago, IL
Vision Xperts
Duane Perkinson
613 S. 2nd St.
St. Charles, IL 60174
708-686-5266 Fax: 630-443-4823
www.wecare4eyes.com

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