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We have had a number of incidents recently were operators have received eye injuries whilst grinding, in all cases they have adamantly stated that a face shield was worn.
I am looking for a face shield that totally encompasses the whole face area possibly with a hood that basically seals the face to prevent any particles entering the face area. ARCO have said that they do not have such a face shield although 3M provide something similar for the Versaflo (maybe a marketing tactic to only provide it if you buy the Versaflo or am I being cynical)
Has anybody had any similar incidents or suggestions? Not sure if wearing spectacles underneath the face shield is a suitable option? Thanks in advance
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We have introduced compulsive goggles at all work areas to prevent the eye injuries with UVEX visiting to present toolbox talks on their equipment. They do sell full face visors. As for wearing over glasses or shields it has been mentioned by an optician that it impairs the wearer’s vision.
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It is possible for eye injuries still to occur with a standard faceshield. Bolle have an excellent range of faceshields which encompass the face. Check out their website and I speak from personal experience and have never worked for Bolle.
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Just a thought, what have you done in the meantime while awaiting your new eye protection? You know there is a good chance of further eye injuries, have you reverted to goggles as a temporary solution?
A revision of the risk assessment may be useful as what you do now may not be suitable and sufficient?
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HSEA wrote: As for wearing over glasses or shields it has been mentioned by an optician that it impairs the wearer’s vision. As Mandy said 'they would wouldn't they' HSEA wrote: compulsive goggles Where can I get some?
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Thanks for the replies. I have never advocated the sole use of googles when grinding due to the risk of the disc shattering which may impact the face area. For this reason alone I have always implemented a face shield policy?
Any further comments would be welcomed.
Thanks
Watchy
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You'll find most goggles only equate to F grade that would not offer any protection to the eyes anyway as the material wouldn't stop something that comes off a grinder at speed.
Look for B grade, you can pick up brow guard, visor and chin guard for less than 20 quid and then have a supply of replacement visors to replace any damaged through use or mis-use.
Would also ensure you have a policy in place signed to cover use and mis-use as well.
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It's something I'm reviewing at the minute and there are going to be two outcomes.
Where operators are regularly grinding for extended periods I'm issuing face shields with powered or air fed supply to help cool the operator and supply clean air.
For short duration its close fitting LEP with a full face visor.
Looking at problems we have had in the past I find that removal of eye protection is often a source of dust/particulate in the eye. Simple measures like tilting the head forward on removal helps reduce it and costs nothing but a little time in education.
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