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Welder eye injuries.

M R Reesal1, R M Dufresne, D Suggett

  • 1Workers' Compensation Board, Alberta, Canada.

Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
|December 1, 1989
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Welders frequently file eye injury claims, with most injuries being temporary. However, some workers experience permanent vision loss, highlighting the need for consistent eye protection in metal industries.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Ophthalmology
  • Industrial Safety

Background:

  • Welders consistently submit a high proportion of eye injury claims to the Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta.
  • Eye injuries among welders represent a significant occupational health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze welder eye injury claims to understand injury patterns.
  • To identify common causes and outcomes of welder eye injuries.
  • To inform preventive strategies for reducing welder eye injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive study of welder eye injury claims.
  • Analysis of claim data from the Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta.
  • Categorization of injury sources and worker recovery times.

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Main Results:

  • Eye injuries are frequent among welders, with cold metal particles being the most common cause.
  • While most injuries are reversible, with 55% of workers returning to work within 2 days, 5% experience permanent visual impairment.
  • Metal-work industries report the highest incidence of these injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Constant use of eye protection is crucial for welders, especially in metal industries.
  • Preventive measures should emphasize continuous wear of safety goggles, even after welding is temporarily stopped.
  • Reducing welder eye injuries requires adherence to safety protocols and appropriate protective equipment.