Processes and activities

The following are examples of activities and processes carried out within the County Council involving a risk to the face and eyes and for which eye protectors should be used:  (It is not an exhaustive list.)

• Handling or coming into contact with acids, alkalis and corrosive or irritant substances;
• Working with power-driven tools where chippings are likely to fly or abrasive materials are propelled;
• Working with molten metal or other molten substances;
• During any welding operations where intense light or other optical radiation is emitted at levels liable to cause risk of injury;
• Working on any process using instruments that produce light amplification or radiation, and using any gas or vapour under pressure.