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Occupational Medicine Advance Access originally published online on August 4, 2007
Occupational Medicine 2007 57(8):605-606; doi:10.1093/occmed/kqm083
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Mandatory use of eye protection prevents eye injuries in the metal industry

Nils Bull

Department of Ophthalmology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway

Background Eyes are frequently injured in occupational accidents. What is the preventive effect of mandatory eye protection in metalworking?

Methods The injury incidence was determined before and after eye protection became mandatory in a metalworking yard.

Results The incidence declined from 6.09 to 0.42 injuries per million working hours after eye protection became mandatory.

Conclusions Mandatory eye protection among metalworkers in Norway has high potential for preventing eye injuries and should be implemented.

Keywords      Accident; eye injury; personal protective equipment; safety

Correspondence to: Nils Bull, Department of Ophthalmology, Haukeland University Hospital, 5021 Bergen, Norway. Tel: +47 55 97 40 99; fax: +47 55 97 58 00; e-mail: nils.bull{at}isf.uib.no


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