Does OSHA have any special requirements for wearing contact lenses when working around chemicals?
There are no specific prohibitions in the General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910) for employees wearing contact lenses. The general requirements in 29 CFR 1910.132(d) do require the employer to assess the workplace to identify types of hazards that would require personal protective equipment. In a 1994 final rule on personal protective equipment, OSHA stated: Based on the rulemaking record, OSHA believes that contact lenses do not pose additional hazards to the wearer, and has determined that additional regulation addressing the use of contact lenses is unnecessary. The Agency wants to make it clear, however, that contact lenses are not eye protective devices. If eye hazards are present, appropriate eye protection must be worn instead of, or in conjunction with, contact lenses.
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