Mandatory use of eye protection prevents eye injuries in the metal industry
Mandatory use of eye protection prevents eye injuries in the metal industry
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DOI:
10.1093/occmed/kqm083
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发表时间:
2007-12-01
影响因子:
5.1
通讯作者:
Bull, Nils
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作者:
Bull, Nils
Background Eyes are frequently injured in occupational accidents. What is the preventive effect of mandatory eye protection in metalworking?Methods The injury incidence was determined before and after eye protection became mandatory in a metalworking yard.Results The incidence declined from 6.09 to 0.42 injuries per million working hours after eye protection became mandatory.Conclusions Mandatory eye protection among metalworkers in Norway has high potential for preventing eye injuries and should be implemented.