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Guidelines for contact lens use in industry.
Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
|March 1, 1987
Summary
Most companies lack clear policies on industrial contact lens use, often basing decisions on perceived risk rather than current research. Updated guidelines are needed for safer workplace eye protection.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Ophthalmology
- Industrial Safety
Background:
- Contact lens use in industrial settings is a contentious issue.
- National eye organizations advocate for company-specific policies regarding contact lens wear.
- Existing policies may not align with current scientific research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence and content of corporate policies on contact lens use in industry.
- To identify common practices regarding policy enforcement, restrictions, and worker identification.
- To highlight discrepancies between current policies and recent research findings.
Main Methods:
- A survey questionnaire was distributed to 100 corporations.
- Data collected included policy existence, content, enforcement, and restrictions.
- Information on worker identification and use of eye protection was also gathered.
Main Results:
- 43 out of 67 responding companies have established policies on contact lens use.
- A significant finding is the need for companies to identify workers who wear contact lenses.
- Policy decisions appear to be driven by perceived environmental risk, not always by research.
Conclusions:
- Many companies require clear identification of contact lens wearers.
- Current industrial policies on contact lens use may not reflect the latest scientific evidence.
- Revised guidelines are necessary to ensure appropriate contact lens use in industrial environments.