Pid363!
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Mar 24, 2010 13:23:05 GMT
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In the last two months ive had two bits of metal go in my eye and yes i was wearing goggles. So what type/make do people use and as its now effected my sight i don't want it to happen again. Any info/advice would be of help.
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Mar 24, 2010 13:24:05 GMT
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i preferred using a full face mask, like a welding mask but all clear plastic, when i used a grinder at my old work.
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Mar 24, 2010 13:30:59 GMT
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I've been using a reactive welding mask recently as the starp on my goggles broke, possibly a good idea anyway as it does darken down sometimes so there is obviously a bright enough light to damage your eyes even if the bits of metal don't get in there.
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Mar 24, 2010 13:51:30 GMT
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I'm Nebosh level 3 H&S, and this is the H&S at work view:
Goggles are correct for this level of work, though you should buy a decent brand that states Class 9 and either F or B.
You can also use a full face mask of the same rating, possibly with safety specs as well.
It just sounds like you have been darned unlucky, or your goggles don't fit right.
Did you get the metal in your eye WHILE grinding, or just after? The particle may have been caught somewhere and fallen into your eye? In this case, wear a hat, keep yourself clean, and stay lucky.
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Mar 24, 2010 14:52:57 GMT
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^^^ Good advice about the hat and probably the rest of it too.
I've had metal stuck in my eye twice after using goggles too.
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Mar 24, 2010 15:19:03 GMT
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Pid363!
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Mar 24, 2010 15:37:51 GMT
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Thanks for the advice chaps. Ive got 3m goggles and seem to fit very well but thats what i had on the last time it got in and it was def while grinding as the metal was stuck well into the eye.
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Pid363!
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Mar 26, 2010 14:52:37 GMT
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Just been given the all clear at the eye clinic and been and got a full face mask which fits with the googles so lets try again.
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Mar 26, 2010 14:57:20 GMT
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glad to hear you are ok -ive had several pieces of metal and glass shards dug out of my eye over the years due to cheap goggles and its not nice.
A full face is a good idea although I find the scratch up too easily so I have had to replace them quite often. I recently switched to the uvex ultrasonics and have found then to be brilliant (and if you search on ebay you can get them for just £7!
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Mar 26, 2010 15:03:49 GMT
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i use some goggles i bought off ebay, they are safety rated and fit like a pair of swimming goggles, no gaps or vents, and they were about a tenner including post.
years ago i got a welding spot on my eye, had to go to the hospital where the nurse peeled my eyelid back and removed it with tweazers, now i have a scar on my pupil - that taught me a lesson about PPE
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