(A) Any employee who is actively working in or near a work environment where there is a potential for airborne dust, flying debris, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, potentially infected material or potentially harmful light radiation must wear protective eyewear that meets the requirements for ANSI Z87.1-1989. Examples of activities which would require the use of protective eyewear include:
(1) Sawing, cutting, drilling, sanding, grinding, hammering, chopping, abrasive blasting, weed-eating, mowing, chiseling and chipping brush;
(2) Chemical splashes from corrosive substances, hot liquids, solvents or other hazardous solutions;
(3) Objects swinging into the eye or face, such as tree limbs, chains, tools or ropes;
(4) Radiant energy from welding, harmful rays from the use of lasers or other radiant light as well as heat, glare, sparks, splash and flying particles; and
(5) Fire brigade members when performing operations where the hazards of flying or falling materials which may cause eye and face injuries are present.
(B) Full facepieces, helmets, or hoods of breathing apparatus that meet the ANSI requirements above shall be acceptable as meeting the eye and face protection requirements for fire brigade members.
(C) Everyday use of prescription corrective lenses will not provide adequate protection. Employees must wear eye protection that incorporates the prescription into the design or must wear additional eye protection over their prescription lenses.
(D) Any employee who is actively working in or near a work environment where there is a potential to be hit or splashed in the face with chemicals or hot materials or any other damaging material must wear a protective mask which meets the requirements for ANSI Z87.1-1989. Examples of activities which would require the use of a protective mask are changing acid barrels, welding or cutting with an acetylene torch and fire brigade members performing interior structural firefighting.
(Ord. 49-2005, passed 11-8-05)