5.8 SIGHT CONSERVATION

Question 1

Who manages sight conservation program?

Answer 1

IDC

Question 2

CO Responsibilites

Answer 2

effective sight conservation program and lead by example regarding wearing of sight protection equipment

Question 3

Safety Officer Responsibilites

Answer 3

processes, and equipment not previously evaluated by
the Industrial Hygienist or when modifications have been made to
workplace environments.

Question 4

Division Officer Responsibilites

Answer 4

hazardous areas are properly marked and labeled
Referral who wears corrective eyewear to medical

Question 5

MDR responsibilities

Answer 5

Schedules sight screening examinations

Question 6

All hands responsibilities

Answer 6

Comply with eye hazard lables

Question 7

Class III & IV laser workers

Answer 7

(R&D) and laboratory personnel who routinely work with
unenclosed class III (LA-9/P) and class IV laser beams

Question 8

Determination and Designation of Eye Hazardous Areas

Answer 8

determination
Operations requiring eye protection
Designation:

Question 9

Deck Stripping

Answer 9

2- to 3 - inch yellow and black striped or checkerboard tape

Question 10

placards location

Answer 10

Placards mounted directly above the hazard, machinery, or door in a
conspicuous location labeled “CAUTION – Eye Protection Required in This Area”

Question 11

shipboard eye protection equipment

Answer 11

Safety goggles/spectacles
Chemical goggles
Welding goggles/Helmet
Chipping goggles
Face Shields
Ballistic Eye Protection Devices

Question 12

Eye protection requirements

Answer 12

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) compliance
“Z-87” must appear on all eye and face protection

Question 13

Emergency Eyewash Facilities

Answer 13

1. Must be available and properly maintained
   2.Posted with signs identifying their locations
   3.Emergency shower and eyewash or eye/face wash units must be available wherever
   personnel may be exposed to corrosive materials

Question 14

Locations where eye wash stations are located

Answer 14

(a) Battery Charging areas
(b) Chemical, water testing and medical laboratories
(c) HAZMAT/Chemical Area
(d) Main and auxiliary machinery spaces
(e) Dark rooms and x-ray developing areas
(f) Paint mixing and issue rooms
(g) Oil labs
(h) Medical and dental spaces

Question 15

Eye wash station requirements

Answer 15

(a) Unobstructed (same level).
(b) Must be within 10 seconds from the hazard.
(c) Be positioned within the eyewash nozzle not less than 33 inches or more
than 45 inches above the deck and 6 inches minimum from the nearest
wall or obstruction
(d) Minimum flow rate of 0.4 gallons per minute for 15 continuous minutes

Question 16

Types of Emergencies Eyewash units

Answer 16

(a) Plumbed units preferred.
(b) If running water is not available, self-contained (portable) units are
authorized.
(c) Remote locations must have a visible and audible alarm when activated
to alert the following: 1 DC Central, QD, Bridge.

Question 17

Sight conservation program training requirements

Answer 17

Safety Officer conducts training for all new personnel upon check in and then annually

Question 18

Training topics

Answer 18

(a) Types of eye hazards and processes
(b) Types of eye protection.
(c) Eyewash location and proper use.
(d) First aid procedures.