A “near-miss” is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage – but had the potential to do so. Other familiar terms for these near misses are a “narrow escape” or in the case of moving objects, “near collision” or a “near hit”.
Anything capable of causing harm or damage to people, property, environment in any possible way, is called a hazard. It is defined as “a source of exposure to danger” that can lead to injuries, illnesses or damage to property or the environment.
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You may think working in a comfy, climate-controlled office is safe and hazard-free, but there can be risks to your safety and health. Office workers suffer numerous injuries or work-related health problems each year.
Slips and trips are the most common office accident, accounting for the greatest number of injuries, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Other office hazards include sprains and strains, poor workstation ergonomics, indoor air-quality problems, insufficient or excessive lighting, noise, fire and electrical hazards.
Our face structure is designed to naturally protect our eyes from injuries, however, unexpected accidents do occur. Getting sand or soap in the eye is minor, as long as the foreign object or substance is flushed out promptly with tears or water without rubbing, which may scratch the cornea.
Eye injuries can happen at home, restaurants, at work, anywhere while doing yard work, cooking, playing, cleaning, painting, repairing, or setting off fireworks.
What are the symptoms of eye injuries?
Eye swelling
Blunt trauma
Chemical burns: Getting unexpectedly splashed or sprayed in the eye by substances other than clean water can be very scary
Penetrating or foreign objects in the eye
Eye scratches (corneal abrasions)
Bleeding
How to prevent eye injuries
Follow these tips to prevent eye injuries:
Wear protective glasses or goggles: Eye protection is especially important during work or activities that put you at a higher risk of an eye injury. Wear appropriate eye protection when using chemicals or using power tools. Make sure your protective eyewear allows for good peripheral vision and is comfortable
Store chemicals safely: Place detergents, cleaners, bleach and other chemicals out of reach of children. Protect your eyes when using cleaning products. Ensure containers are suitably labelled
Protection: Placement of machine guards, safety screens, and shields can reduce the risk of foreign particles entering the eye during grinding, drilling, or handling liquids
Training: Make sure employees have the proper training on both the tools they will be using and the equipment they will use to keep themselves safe
Minimize injury: Make sure that when doing jobs that are hazardous, others are directed to stay out of the area to minimize risk to them
Seek medical attention as soon as possible following an injury, particularly if you have pain in the eye, blurred vision or loss of any vision
