Safety glasses protect eyes from injury

By ginny shikle communications specialist

Earlier this month, our friends at Martin Supply shared some straight talk about PPE with our Commercial Construction, Commercial Maintenance, and Lawn Care team members, who face potential hazards daily that can cause eye injuries

“Personal protective equipment is your responsibility to use and maintain,” Account Manager Chelsea Byrd of Martin said, adding that when it comes to eye protection, that means wearing safety glasses even if they’re uncomfortable or you think they make you look funny

Safety glasses should be worn whenever there is a potential hazard and should fit with a gap no larger than 5 millimeters (about the size of a pencil eraser) Flush with eyewash for 15 minutes if debris or chemicals get in your eyes

“No one wants to lose their eyesight,” Byrd said "Remember, the goal is to go home the

Editor GINNY SHIKLE

Communications Specialist 901-664-8720 ginnys@hatcherlandscape com

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