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If you work with chemicals, power tools or other dangerous materials, wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from splashes, fumes, sparks, flying fragments and dust.
You do not need a prescription for protective goggles, and they are available to buy at most DIY stores.
Always read instructions thoroughly, and note the precautions for use before using any tool or chemical, even if you have used a similar item before. The operating mechanics or chemical structure may differ from the product you are used to.
when using cleaning products etc, ensure the spray nozzle is directed away from your face before use.
Do not mix ammonia and chlorine. When mixed together, they produce a poisonous gas which can severely irritate the eyes.
Always check ingredients before mixing cleaning fluids, and read instructions carefully before using any cleaning product or other chemical.
Do not touch your eyes whilst using cleaning fluids, and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.
Use a grease shield on frying pans to protect against spitting oils.
Keep people away, and wear goggles of polycarbonate safety glasses when mowing the lawn. Stones, twigs and other small debris can be thrown up by the rotary blades, causing severe eye injuries.
When using powered strimmers, wear safety goggles as the nylon thread can break and whip your eye.
Watch where you are going, and avoid low hanging branches.
When using pesticides and other chemicals, ensure the spray nozzle is pointed away from your face before use.Use a grease shield on frying pans to protect against spitting oils.
Never smoke whilst working under the bonnet of your car. Fumes can ignite rapidly and explode.
Use a torch at night to see the battery and other mechanisms.
Battery acid can cause serious eye injury. Do not lean over the battery when attaching cables, and always wear protective goggles.
Ensure your jumper cable clamps never touch each other when jump-starting the car.
Do not attach a jumper cable to the negative terminal of the dead battery.
Keep a torch and protective goggles with your jumper cables at all times, so they are ready for use – and remember to use them.
Always wear protective goggles when undertaking boy work.
NWear protective sports glasses. This is especially when playing small ball sports such as squash, tennis and cricket.
Wear safety goggles when paintballing.
Wear protective helmets and face guards for sports such as Cricket, American Football, Skateboarding, cycling and motor-sports. Brain injury can significantly damage vision.
Wear opaque goggles when using UV sunbeds.
Buy toys which are appropriate for your child’s age and level of responsibility.
Avoid toys such as darts, play swards, and pellet guns, which carry a high risk of eye injury.
Always supervise children who are using potentially dangerous toys.
Teach children how to handle sharp implements safely, For example, holding scissors by the handle, with the point facing downwards when walking,
Teach children to never run whilst holding scissors, pencils, cutlery or other sharp items.
Never allow children to light fireworks or sparklers, or play with matches.
All fireworks can be dangerous and potentially lethal when incorrectly used. The best way to avoid injury is to attend an organised community display for special occasions. However, if you hold your own display, follow this advice to minimise your risk, and risk to others.
Always buy fireworks from reputable dealers and never buy illegal fireworks.
Light fireworks in an open space and on a flat surface, well away from any buildings and other flammable materials.
Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose close by in case the firework malfunction or causes a fire.
Keep everyone well back before lighting fireworks. The instructions will indicate a safe distance for each individual firework.
Thoroughly read all warnings and instructions, and follow them precisely.
Light only one firework at a time.
When lighting fireworks, always wear eye protection, and never lean over the firework.
Never shoot fireworks from a metal or glass container as they could explode.
Do not return to or relight a firework which fails to go off. Wait 20 minutes before picking it up (do not use your hands as it may be hot) and soak it in a bucket of cold water before disposing of it.
Never allow children to play with or light fireworks.
Always supervise children holding sparklers. They create temperatures of over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, hot enough to melt gold.
Do not wave sparklers at other people, and never throw or shoot fireworks in the direction of other people.
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