Workplace Eye Safety Quiz

Nearly one million Americans have lost some degree of sight to an eye injury. Each day, 2,000 workplace eye injuries occur, and each year nearly 100,000 of these injuries will be disabling, resulting in temporary or permanent vision loss. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, estimated costs of occupational eye injuries near one billion dollars annually.

How does your knowledge of workplace eye safety rate? Answer each statement True or False.

 1. Safety glasses can be bad for your eyes.

    True False

 2. Using a computer terminal won't damage your eyes.

    True False

 3. Safety glasses that have scratches or pits do not need to be replaced.

    True False

 4. Contact lenses provide enough safety in a work environment so you don't need safety glasses.

    True False

 5. Face shields by themselves offer adequate eye protection.

    True False

 6. Industrial safety glasses can be made with your own prescription.

    True False

 7. All eyeglasses sold in the U.S. are required to be impact resistant.

    True False

 8. The differences between glass, plastic and polycarbonate lenses are minimal.

    True False

 9. Proper occupational safety eyewear is available outside the workplace.

    True False

10. Serious eye injuries usually happen only at work.

    True False