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PPE and Eye Protection EN166 Over 2,000 people injure their eyes at work every single day. Protecting our vision is one of the most important precautions we can take when it comes to PPE Personal Protective Equipment  Without our eyesight, we’d be unable to carry out most tasks our job role requires, let alone the severe impact it would have on our day to day lives. Which is why we’re so passionate about making sure eye protection at work is not a subject taken lightly.  When should you use eye protection?   The first step to keeping your eyes safe at work, is understanding the potential hazards in your workplace.   Hazards in the workplace tend to fall under four main categories:   Mechanical hazards - such as debris from using tools Thermal hazards- dangerously hot liquids, metals, or vapours   Chemical hazards - contact with corrosive or toxic chemicals   UV Radiation - don’t forget the impact bright sunlight can have  ...