Health and safety in the shop or garage
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*Can't close eyes (can't sleep). | *Can't close eyes (can't sleep). | ||
| − | ===What about using potatoes | + | ====What about using potatoes or potato juice?==== |
| − | Ignore the old welder's tale of using a potato | + | Ignore the old welder's tale of using a potato or potato juice. It's not sterile and could cause an infection. Instead, use eyewash from a first aid kit. See a doctor. |
| − | ===What about using over-the-counter eyedrops?=== | + | ====What about using over-the-counter eyedrops?==== |
Don't use topical anesthetic drops, because they can slow the healing of the cornea. However (ask your doctor), you can probably use over-the-counter '''lubricant''' eyedrops. | Don't use topical anesthetic drops, because they can slow the healing of the cornea. However (ask your doctor), you can probably use over-the-counter '''lubricant''' eyedrops. | ||
| − | ===When to see a doctor about arc flash=== | + | ====When to see a doctor about arc flash==== |
If you have worsening pain in your eyes, or your vision blurs or changes, you should see a doctor, preferably an ophthalmologist. Or, just go to an emergency room. | If you have worsening pain in your eyes, or your vision blurs or changes, you should see a doctor, preferably an ophthalmologist. Or, just go to an emergency room. | ||
The doctor will examine your eye, typically with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slit_lamp slit lamp]. You may receive some eyedrops to numb, dilate, or dye your eye to aid in the examination. Then, you'll probably get some eyedrops to take home, to help alleviate the pain or lubricate your eyes. In most cases, you should be recovered within a few days. | The doctor will examine your eye, typically with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slit_lamp slit lamp]. You may receive some eyedrops to numb, dilate, or dye your eye to aid in the examination. Then, you'll probably get some eyedrops to take home, to help alleviate the pain or lubricate your eyes. In most cases, you should be recovered within a few days. | ||
| − | ===Related links=== | + | ====Related links==== |
| − | ====Articles and tech info==== | + | =====Articles and tech info===== |
*[http://www.eyesafety.4ursafety.com/terms.html Safety glasses terms, types, and lens tint descriptions, from 4UrSafety.com] | *[http://www.eyesafety.4ursafety.com/terms.html Safety glasses terms, types, and lens tint descriptions, from 4UrSafety.com] | ||
*[http://www.emedicinehealth.com/corneal_flash_burns/article_em.htm Corneal flash burn, from eMedecineHealth.com] | *[http://www.emedicinehealth.com/corneal_flash_burns/article_em.htm Corneal flash burn, from eMedecineHealth.com] | ||
*[http://www.equipdirect.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=3 Safety glasses glossary, from EquipDirect.com] | *[http://www.equipdirect.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=3 Safety glasses glossary, from EquipDirect.com] | ||
| − | ====OSHA standards==== | + | =====OSHA standards===== |
*[http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9778 OSHA standard for eye and face protection] | *[http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9778 OSHA standard for eye and face protection] | ||
*[http://www.labtrain.noaa.gov/osha600/refer/menu11a.pdf OSHA guide listing proper filter lens shade number for different welding operations] | *[http://www.labtrain.noaa.gov/osha600/refer/menu11a.pdf OSHA guide listing proper filter lens shade number for different welding operations] | ||
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