An electrician is a tradesman specialising in

electrical wiring of buildings, stationary machines

and related equipment.
electricians are sometimes referred to as a
electrical wire men as opposed to Electrical
linemen, who work on electric utility company
distribution systems at higher voltages.
Electrical contracting is divided into four areas:
commercial, residential, light industrial, and
industrial wiring.
 Within the workplace, vision screenings or
examinations are often conducted to ensure the
minimum level of functioning needed to
accomplish specific visual tasks. These procedures
can be conducted
. upon employment (placement)
and periodically throughout a workers career.
Identifying and correcting even a small refractive
error can greatly increase a workers visual
efficiency and productivity.
Results from the tests can help with proper
employee placement and aid in documenting
entering visual functioning.
Basic visual requirement:
Visual aquity
Near vision
Intermediate &
Distance vision
Additional visual requirement
Colour vision
Binocularity (stereopsis)
Visual field
 10 foot candle
For distance 2 ft 2.1 5 kilovolt
 Near vision should be very accurate N6
For distance minimum 6/6O
 Electric shock - burn
Foreign particles or projectiles
Fumes , dusts, flashes
Fuel , battery acid splashes
Due to the nature of their overhead work,
electrical workers are at increased risk for eye
injuries from flying particles such as nails, small
pieces of metal and cut wire ends, as well as falling
objects or sparks striking the eye. Electricians also
face a higher threat of burns, which can lead to
blindness.
 Vision - night blindness
Lid - necrosis, blepharospasm
EOMs - paralysis
Cornea- perforation
A.C - hyphema, alt. in IOP
Lens - ant. And post. Cataract
Retina - oedema, hemorrage, holes, venous
dilatation
Optic head- neuritis, atrophy
Field defects
 Create a safe work environment
Minimize hazards from falling or unstable
debris.
Make sure that tools work and safety features
(machine guards) are in place.
Make sure that workers (particularly
volunteers) know how to use tools properly.

Evaluate safety hazards.

Identify the primary hazards at the site.
Identify hazards posed by nearby workers, large
machinery, and falling/shifting debris.
 Wear the proper eye and face protection
Select the appropriate Z87 eye protection for the
hazard.
Make sure the eye protection is in good condition.
Make sure the eye protection fits properly and will
stay in place.

Use good work practices.

CautionBrush, shake, or vacuum dust and debris
from hardhats, hair, forehead, or the top of the eye
protection before removing the protection.
Do not rub eyes with dirty hands or clothing.
Clean eyewear regularly.
 Non-prescription (plano) and prescription (non
plano) safety glasses
Goggles
Face shields
Full-face respirators
 Safety glasses with side shields for impact
protection.
Arc rated face shield to protect against arc flash.
Protective goggles