Rothoblaas Catalogue 2019

11. EYE - EAR

The eyes are one of the most delicate and precious parts of the body, helping to interpret the reality around us. They must always be protected when work is being done, in particular during dangerous activities that could put their integrity at risk. The directive protecting vision in working environments is EN 166. There are various types of risks for eyes: • mechanical risks, due to impact with solid elements; • chemical risks, due to contact with harmful chemical substances; • light radiation risks, associated with infra-red, UV or laser rays. Noise can also be a potential danger for workers. In fact, the term "noise" is defined as an undesired sound that disturbs a person carrying out their activities. Noise can cause negative effects that range from a lack of concentration to simple irritation, up to actual pain. For this reason, when operating in environments in which noise is particularly significant in terms of intensity of duration, it is very important to adopt adequate ear protection for workers to perform their work comfortably and with the necessary concentration.

REFERENCE STANDARD EN 352-1 Hearing protectors EN 166 Personal eye protection

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