Vision impacts achievement, physical health, and safety

March 1, 2011 - PRLog -- Are you aware that if you are a man between the ages of 25 – 44, it’s Monday after lunch, and you aren’t wearing the correct eye protection; you have an 80% chance of suffering an eye injury on the job?
Of the 2000 daily eye injuries (CDC) 39% occur in various types of offices, laboratories, and hospitals. 61% occur in manufacturing and trade occupations. Employees suffer eye injuries more on Monday compared to other days of the week. And the highest percentage of recorded injuries is between noon and 4pm.

90% of eye injuries are preventable unless your employee is wearing a damaged frame like those on our Safety Frame Hall of fame or they’ve chosen to remove their protective eyewear usually because of comfort or lens fogging. The correct safety frame and prescription affects employee achievement, physical health, and safety.
For example; an incorrect prescription can reduce an individual’s productivity by 20%. Adding an anti-glare coating can help your eyes recover a full 5 seconds faster from headlight glare. That means improved reaction time can help drivers stop their vehicle 20+ feet sooner
Vision Xperts an optical practice specializing in prescription safety eyewear offers a wealth of complimentary information on their website to help business owners and managers protect employees from injuries. You’ll discover the 7 steps for Healthier Eyes and a monthly newsletter Focus on Eye Safety.
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 employees are safe while on the job..
Duane Perkinson, owner of Vision Xperts, has authored articles appearing in Safety Xchange and Occupational Health & Safety.
Vision Xperts
Duane Perkinson
613 S. 2nd St.
St. Charles, IL 60174
708-686-5266 www.wecare4eyes.com

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