Under what condition is eye protection required?

Under what condition is eye protection required?

• A. Only when using power tools
• B. Always for all tasks
• C. Only during hazardous tasks
• D. When there is a risk of eye injuries

Answer: (D)

Eye protection is required whenever there is any risk of eye injuries. In landscaping, hazards come from flying debris when pruning, hedge trimming, cutting, or grinding; dust and soil; chemical splashes from pesticides or solvents; and even glare or sun exposure that could cause harm. Because those risks can appear the moment you’re engaged in typical tasks, wearing safety glasses or goggles is the right choice whenever eye injury could occur. The other options don’t fit because eye protection isn’t limited to one tool or to only certain labeled tasks, nor is it needed for every moment—it's needed anytime there is a potential for eye injury.

Eye protection is required whenever there is any risk of eye injuries. In landscaping, hazards come from flying debris when pruning, hedge trimming, cutting, or grinding; dust and soil; chemical splashes from pesticides or solvents; and even glare or sun exposure that could cause harm. Because those risks can appear the moment you’re engaged in typical tasks, wearing safety glasses or goggles is the right choice whenever eye injury could occur. The other options don’t fit because eye protection isn’t limited to one tool or to only certain labeled tasks, nor is it needed for every moment—it's needed anytime there is a potential for eye injury.