5 reminders to avoid eye injuries at home

Today more people are injured at home than at work. As a safety specialist working to prevent eye injuries;Here are five reminders for you to pass along to your employees so they stay injury free this spring...

If you're working with any thing that splashes; ask yourself do I want that in my eye?

If you're using a power tool; your eyes need the proper eye protection Sticks and stones may not break your bones; but their definitely not eye friendly Read the label on every chemical bottle (including household cleaners) for treatment if the eye is exposed. Time is of the essence Does your home first aid kit have the necessary items to treat an eye injury? (cold compress, sterile saline ,natural tears, Tylenol/Advil, patch)

treatments: chemicals in the eye requiring immediate flushing for 15 minutes under a faucet or shower (remove any contact lens first), seek medical help.

For debris or particle in the eye do not rub the eye, try to rinse out the foreign object, if not removed cover eye with patch & seek medical help.

If the eye is cut or punctured do not rinse or try to remove object in eye, cover with patch and seek medical help.

For a bruise use compress for short durations, take Tylenol/Advil, seek medical help