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Eye Injury Prevention Month: How To Keep Staff Protected Promoting and prioritizing a culture of eye safety in organizations By Michelle Ann-Zoleta, Peninsula Canada

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very year, thousands of individuals suffer from eye injuries, many of which occur in the workplace. According to the Canada Centre for Occupational Health & Safety, approximately

200 people a day sustain a work-related eye injury. That number doesn’t include those who suffer from eyestrain and fatigue from looking at screens all day.

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The good thing is that with the right protection and care in place, 90% of these injuries can be prevented.

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