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Document ID (ISN)41291
CIS number 84-78
ISBN(s) 2-89248-000-0
Year 1982
Convention or series no. IRAT Bulletin 20 (1982)
Author(s) Desnoyers L., Le Borgne D.
Title Vision and work. 1. Eye protection
Original title Vision et travail. 1. La protection oculaire [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut de recherche appliquée sur le travail (IRAT), 1290 rue St. Denis, suite 800, Montréal, Québec H2X 3J7, Canada, Sep. 1982, No.20, 64p. Illus. Bibl. Price: Can.$ 4.00.
Abstract This document covers all aspects of eye protection at work. Contents: eye accident statistics by area, causes (tasks and causative agents); eye physiology, natural protection mechanisms, visual fatigue and age-induced changes, eye examinations; eye hazards (mechanical, radiation, chemical); compensation; Canadian regulations and standards for eye protection; eye protection programmes, hazard evaluation, protective equipment.
Descriptors (primary) occupational accidents; visual tasks; eyes; safety spectacles; face and eye protection
Descriptors (secondary) Canada; visual fatigue; statistical aspects; causes of accidents; vision tests
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Subject(s) Lighting, colour and vision
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Face and eye protection