Sight Conservation Program Flashcards
Who is required to manage the sight conservation program?
IDC
What is the CO’s responsibilities regarding the sight conservation program?
- Ensure there’s an effective program
- Lead by example
What is the Safety Officer’s responsibilities regarding the sight conservation program?
- Evaluate areas not previously evaluated by the Industrial Hygienist
- Annual evaluation of the program
What is the Division Officer’s responsibilities regarding the sight conservation program?
- Ensure personnel use proper eye protective devices when required
- Refer personnel to medical to obtain prescription safety eyewear
What is the SMDR’s responsibilities regarding the sight conservation program?
- Schedules sight screening examinations
- Orders eyeglass prescriptions as necessary
What are all hands responsible for regarding the sight conservation program?
- Comply with warning labels
- Properly wear sight protection equipment
What personnel are required to be included in the Sight Conversation Program?
Personnel who routinely work with class 3 and class 4 laser beams
What determines eye hazardous areas? Who is it maintained by?
- Baseline IH survey
- Safety Officer
What 8 operations require eye protection?
- Pouring molten metals
- Pouring corrosive liquids/solids
- Cutting and welding
- Drilling
- Grinding
- Milling
- Chipping
- Sand Blasting
Designated eye hazardous areas have what on the deck?
2-3 inch
black & yellow
stripes/checkerboard tape
What is mounted directly above the hazard?
a placard
What does the placard state?
“CAUTION- Eye Protection Required in this Area”
What are the 6 types of protective eye wear?
- safety
- chemical
- welding
- chipping
- face shields
- ballistic eyewear
What are safety goggles used for?
protect against flying objects, particulate, mists or vapors
What are chemical goggles used for?
protect against liquids, splashes, mists, and sprays
What are welding goggles used for?
protect against glare and radiation
protect eyes, face, ears, and neck against radiation and weld splatter
What are chipping goggles used for?
protect against large flying objects such as grinding, chipping, and chiseling
What are face shields used for?
protect the face and neck from flying particles, liquids, or sprays
What are Ballistic Eye Protection Devices used for?
may replace safety goggles
provide additional protection for high impact situations
What does ANSI stand for?
American National Standards Institute
What must appear on all ANSI eye and face protection equipment?
Z-87
How do you clean reusable eyewear?
with hot, soapy water and rinse,
then immerse into disinfectant solution for 10 minutes
and allow to air dry
Command must maintains sufficient quantity of what for visitors, workers, and personnel awaiting prescription lenses?
Temporary eyewear
Requirements for Emergency Eyewash Facilities
Must be available and properly maintained
