{"id":11325,"date":"2015-03-23T12:24:58","date_gmt":"2015-03-23T12:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newwebsite.wpengine.com\/?p=2072"},"modified":"2022-02-28T13:46:36","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T13:46:36","slug":"march-is-eye-safety-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/blog\/march-is-eye-safety-month\/","title":{"rendered":"March is Eye Safety Month"},"content":{"rendered":"
Every day, approximately 2,000 workers<\/a> in the United States suffer eye injuries on the job. However, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that up to 90% of these injuries may be avoidable simply with the use of basic eye protection. As a result, March has been designated as Eye Safety Month to turn a spotlight on prevention methods for avoiding eye injuries in the workplace.<\/p>\n While some people may view eye injuries as hazards of their professions, the reality is that eye injuries can \u2013 and should \u2013 be avoided. Employers should take steps to ensure that their job sites are free from unreasonable risks<\/a> and that their employees have access to adequate eye protection. However, as a worker, you should play an active role in your own eye safety as well.<\/p>\n Eye safety is also a serious concern for office workers. Staring at a computer screen for hours on end is known to be hard on the eyes, and over time can lead to vision impairments. When spending hours in front of your computer, consider these basic rules for protecting your vision:<\/p>\n Mike Bottaro and the legal team at the Bottaro Law Firm, LLC represent individuals who have suffered from workplace injuries. If you have suffered an eye injury on the job, we may be able to help you seek worker\u2019s compensation benefits for your medical bills and lost time from work. To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation, please contact us<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Every day, approximately 2,000 workers in the United States suffer eye injuries on the job. However, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that up to 90% of these injuries may be avoidable simply with the use … Continue reading Protect Your Eyes from Job-Related Hazards<\/h2>\n
Follow these tips to protect yourself from eye injuries on the job:<\/h3>\n
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Eye Safety for Office Workers<\/h2>\n
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Contact the Rhode Island Offices of The Bottaro Law Firm, LLC Today<\/h2>\n