Arizona employees who earn their livings in manufacturing plants may have reason to be concerned about their safety. There are multiple safety hazards in these facilities, any one of which can cause an industrial accident. Things that may lessen the likelihood of injuries include wearing the appropriate safety equipment and avoiding loose clothing and jewelry that can get caught in moving machine parts. Tying back long hair may also be wise.
Proper safety protocols may prevent an industrial accident
More than 2,000 employees' eyes are hurt at work every day
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), occupational eye injuries cause production losses to the value of $300 million each year nationwide, including in Arizona. An estimated 700,000 employees' eyes are hurt at work each year, equaling about 2,000 such injuries per day -- or one every 45 seconds. That is alarming considering that the simple solution is to wear eye protection.
