The construction industry is full of potential hazards that could damage or injure your eyes. Sharp objects and flying debris can easily send one of your workers to the hospital. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 2,000 U.S. workers sustain work-related eye injuries each day that need medical attention. More than a hundred of these injuries result in one or more days away from work. Site managers need to make sure their workers are taking the proper steps to protect their eyes on the job. Learn more about the most common construction eye injuries and what you can do to keep your team safe.
Eye injuries can happen when you least expect them in the construction industry. The typical construction site is full of heavy machinery that can injure the eyes as well as less noticeable hazards like pollution and harmful light radiation. Construction eye injuries usually fall into one of the following categories: