Eye Protection

The eyes are precious and even a moment's inattention can cost you time, money and even your eyesight. Eye protection is even more important if you work on a farm. A number of risks exist on the farm such as exposure to chemicals, dust, flying objects, agricultural equipment etc. to prevent these dangers, farmers should use protective equipment for eyes, know first aid for eye injuries, and they should be especially careful.

Causes of eye injuries:
Eye injuries in the farm may be due to several reasons. One of the most common dangers are aerosol sprays that contain chemicals that can harm your eyes. To avoid eye injury chemical, use spray cans with care. Aerosol cans must be kept in a safe place away from children.

Used farm some chop or grind, may remove from soil, rocks, foreign objects in the air. These airborne particles can enter the eye and cause injury to the observer or operator. Therefore, farmers can avoid such incidents and protect the agricultural equipment and keep people away from the path of the equipment.

Although all farmers must maintain farm equipment running regular services, most farmers tend to injure themselves while maintaining equipment rather than operating. simple hand tools can strike the eyes and cause serious eye injury. To avoid this, farmers must use the appropriate tools, maintenance, and they must wear eye protection.

Eye protection:
Wear eye protection is the primary way in which you can prevent eye injuries and an appropriate selection of the latter is indispensable. Although the selection of glasses, make sure it is snug and comfortable to wear. The glasses must be durable, easy to clean and disinfect and should not obstruct your vision or movement. You can use the goggles following:

• Industrial rated glasses / sunglasses that fit over regular glasses: You can wear this to protect your eyes from flying particles, objects etc. You can also add side shields for added protection
• Goggles: Safety glasses protect your eyes against agricultural chemicals. welding goggles is recommended when working with lights and sparks
• face shield: full face shield are comfortable and offer good protection for the eyes. For farmers who wear glasses, sunglasses, face shields, etc. are important. Masks must be fire resistant and must meet quality industrial

Farmers should avoid using contact lenses, while working with chemicals. The glasses should be cleaned, disinfected and stored in sealed containers to dust. If she has all the repairs, he must immediately rectify. Avoid using the glasses if it passed.

First aid for eyes:
First eye care depends on the type of eye injury:

• Particles, spots: They are generally washed by natural tears. Avoid rubbing. If they remain, consult a physician
• Hits: If the eye is injured because of a sudden, apply cold compresses for 15 minutes and repeat this time in one hour to minimize the swelling and pain. If discoloration of eyes, punctures, cuts etc. or apply a dressing and seek medical attention
• Chemicals: If your eyes are exposed to chemicals, irrigate with fresh water continuously for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor and take the label or container of the chemical with you

The eyes should not be overlooked as agriculture involves many risks to the eyes. The eyes can be better protected if farmers use goggles and use caution when doing everyday activities. This will allow farmers to do their job safely and efficiently.