When new hires or temporary staff members join your team, it isn’t enough to simply lay out the plan, give them their tools and expect them to get to work. In fact, failing to educate your team on proper safety protocols is exactly the kind of negligence that often leads to workplace eye injuries — or worse.

When it comes to eye injuries, the numbers are astonishing. In the U.S., more than 2,000 workers injure their eyes on the job every single day, with roughly one out of every 10 of those injuries resulting in employees missing work in order to recuperate. That’s a drain on your bottom line to the tune of $300 million in medical bills, compensation and time off annually — and that’s something you just can’t afford.

Full article: 3 most common workplace eye injuries — and how to avoid them
Source: Safety Best Practices