Eye Protection
This course covers common workplace eye hazards and the UK law that requires them to be controlled. You will learn the main types of eye and face protection, how to read markings in general terms, how to keep eyewear in good condition, and how to respond quickly if a chemical or particle gets into someone's eye.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 35 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 15
Learning outcomes
- ✓Identify common workplace eye hazards, including impact, dust, chemicals, molten metal and radiation.
- ✓Explain how the PPE Regulations 1992, PUWER and COSHH apply to eye protection.
- ✓Choose between safety spectacles, goggles, face shields and welding protection for different tasks.
- ✓Describe how markings, fit, cleaning and storage affect eye protection.
- ✓Respond correctly to an eye injury, including using emergency eyewash for chemical splashes.
Course contents
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Module 1: Eye Hazards at Work
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: The Law and Types of Eye Protection
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 3: Fit, Care and Screen Work
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 4: Eye Injuries and Emergency Eyewash
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate