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Summary 8 Eye injuries occur frequently in the work place (at least 4700/year in Queensland). Occupational eye injuries represent 21% of all occupational injuries. Workers in construction, manufac-turing and mining are particularly at risk. 38% of all occupational injuries in manufacturing are eye injuries. Most occupational eye injuries are foreign bodies in the eye (71%). Almost one third of occupational eye injuries occurred whilst using a grinder. Occupational eye injuries can be prevented by environmental control measures, correct selection of tools and personal eye protection. Fitted goggles with or without a face shield are required for grinding, drilling and cutting. Safety glasses do not provide adequate protection while performing these tasks. Introduction Occupational eye injury is a common cause of workers compensation claims in Queensland, with over 4000 claims registered a year 1 . Occupational eye injury also occurs frequently throughout Australia (estimated at 1.7 to 6.9 injuries/1000 workers/year)

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