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- Goggles wor er corrective glasses without disturbApthe adjustment of the glasses . - Goggles that incorporate corrective lenses mounted behind the protective lenses Safety glasses require special frames. Combinations of normal street-wear frames and safety lenses shall not be allowed. all face and eye protection used shall be in accordance with ANSI A87.1-1968. Prescription safety glasses should only be fitted by qualified optical personnel. In order to reduce eye strain and improve vision, it is imperative that the lenses of the glasses or goggles be kept clean, and free of pits. Daily washing of the glasses, goggles, or face pieces in a hot, soapy solution is recommended. With a cleaner lens, it is less likely that the employee will suffer from eye strain, and more likely that he or she will utilize the protective equipment. B Ear M=ng,) Protection Exposure to high noise levels can cause hearing loss or impairment, and it can create physical and psychological stress. There is no cure for noise-induced hearing loss, so the prevention of excessive noise exposure is the only way to avoid hearing damage. While employees ar not generally exposed to high noise levels in the office environment, there are occasions when field people will be in high ambient noise areas Large boiler rooms, drilling sites, or hazardous waste remediation sites may all have noise levels from machinery which near the harmful level. 1 Selection Specifically designed protection is required, depending on the type of noise encountered. There are basically two types of hearing protection, ear plugs (preformed, molded, or disposable) or ear muffs. Certified recommends having ear plugs or ear muffs readily available at all times for entering lugh noise environments. For extremely noisy situations, earplugs should be worn in addition to earmuffs. When used together earplugs and ear muffs change the nature of sounds. All sounds are reduced including one's own voice, but other voices or warning signals may be easier to hear. Preformed or molded ear plugs should be individually fitted by a professional Waxed cotton, foam, or fiberglass earplugs are self-forming. When properly inserted, they work as well as most molded earplugs. Some ear plugs are disposable, to be used one time and then thrown away The non- disposable type must be cleaned after each use, to insure proper protection. A-24