EFFECTS ON THE EYE ACCORDING TO THE RISKS
MECHANICAL RISKS
Impact, exposure to glares or solid particles
Effects on the eye
- Damage or perforation of the cornea
- Damage or perforation of the iris
- Damage or perforation of the lens
THERMAL RISKS
Exposure to hot liquids, intense thermal radiations
Effects on the eye
- Burning of the cornea
- Opacification of the lens
CHEMICAL RISKS
Exposure to dangerous liquids, toxic dust, gases, toxic vapor
Effects on the eye
- Burning of the cornea
- Inflammation of the conjunctiva
- Inflammation of the optic nerve
EXPOSURE TO
Ultraviolet rays, infra-reds, visible, welding gas, electric, laser welding
Effects on the eye
- Burning of the cornea
- Burning of the retina
- Inflammation of the conjunctiva
- Damage of the retina
Consequences of radiation on sight : click here
ELECTRIC RISKS
Direct electrical contact, electric arc of short-circuit
Effects on the eye
- Burning of the cornea
- Inflammation of the conjunctiva
- Damage of the retina |
