SHE Department, Ontario Operations
Authorization Cover Letter
SPI SAF-01
EYE PROTECTION
Controlled Doc. #
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Classification:
STANDARD PROCEDURE
INSTRUCTION
Effective Date: October 2010
Revision: 5
Next Revision: October 2013
Responsible Person: Manager Safety
Training Code: N/A
Target Audience: Ontario Operations
Key words: Eye Protection, Debris, Light, Goggles
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NATURE OF
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DATE
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September 2010
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PAGE INSERTED, REPLACED, REVISED OR
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-Changed all Vale Inco to Vale
-Formatted to match Controlled Document format
-Changed Rev.1996 to Rev. 2009
-Changed Z94.3-02 to Z94.3-07
-Changed Superintendent to Manager
-Changed Z87.1-1989 to Z87.1-03 AND OR Z87.1-10
-Scope and Definitions
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Authorization of Updated Document SPI SAF-01 Eye Protection:
Reviewed By (Print Name):
Glen Duffy
Responsible Person (Print Name):
Responsible Person (Signature):
Terry Van Kempen
Date: October 25, 2010
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SHE Department, Ontario Operations
SPI SAF-01
EYE PROTECTION
Controlled Doc. #
Page: 2 of 5
Classification:
STANDARD PROCEDURE
INSTRUCTION
Effective Date: October 2010
Revision: 5
Next Revision: October 2013
Responsible Person: Manager Safety
Training Code: N/A
Target Audience: Ontario Operations
Key words: Eye Protection, Debris, Light, Goggles
1.0
PURPOSE
To provide a Company Standard to govern the guidelines for purchase and use of eye protection.
2.0
SCOPE
Eye protection is designed to protect the eye from flying debris or against visible and near visible light.
This document is a guide for the end user on the requirements in terms of the different types and styles
available to the end user. Proper selection of eye protection for different applications is essential. The
following SPI will guide in the decision of protection to be used.
3.0
REFERENCES
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4.0
Sections 27 and 28 of the O.H.S.A. (Ontario) (R.S.O. 1990, REV.2009)
Sections 12 and 193 (4) of the Regulations for Mines and Mining Plant (854/96)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard No. Z94.3-07 Eye and Face Protectors
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard No. Z87.1-03 AND OR Z87.1-10
DEFINITIONS
Spectacles - are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes normally for vision correction or eye
protection .
Goggles -are forms of protective eyewear that usually enclose or protect the area surrounding the eye in
order to prevent particulates, water or chemicals from striking the eyes.
Ultraviolet (UV) Light - is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light,
but longer than x-rays.
Infrared - light is electromagnetic radiation
Photo Chromic - application is color changing lenses
5.0
SPECIFICATIONS
5.1
General Requirements
5.1.1
Protective eyewear must be worn in:
a) All underground operations
b) All surface industrial operations
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5.2
5.1.2
Protective eyewear must be worn in all areas unless specifically exempted by the area
manager in writing. The site must complete a formal risk assessment prior to granting this
exemption.
5.1.3
Side shields are required to be worn on spectacles both underground and in all surface
industrial operations.
Approval/Standards
5.2.1
Eye protection includes the following:
a) Safety Spectacles
b) Dust & Chemical Goggles
c) Burning/Welding Goggles and Helmets
d) Special Protection for ultraviolet or infrared rays
e) Face Shields
Note: All eye protection must meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z94.3-07 Eye and Face
Protectors or ANSI Standard Z87.1-03 and or Z87.1-10.
In all cases, manufacturer’s recommendations must be followed.
5.2.2
All spectacles purchased shall be equipped from the manufacturer with permanently affixed
side shields.
5.2.3
No eye protection is to be stocked or used unless it has been approved by the Division P.P.E.
Committee and the equipment meets the requirements detailed in this SPI.
Eye protection may be tested provided the requirements of CSA Standard Z94.3-07 Eye and
Face Protectors or ANSI Standard Z87.1-03 AND OR Z87.1-10 are met. The PPE committee is
to be informed of any field-testing being conducted.
Note: Glass lenses, both prescription and non-prescription are not certifiable under the C.S.A.
Standard and must meet the requirements of ANSI Standard Z87.1-03 AND OR Z87.1-10.
5.2.4
Contact Lenses are not permitted in underground or surface industrial operations unless the
need is certified in writing by an ophthalmologist. The letter must show consideration for
the working environment in which the contact lenses are to be worn and the additional
eye protection required.
5.2.5
Photo chromatic safety lenses are not permitted in the workplace.
5.2.6
Tinted Lenses are not permitted in the workplace unless authorized by the Area Manager for
protection against ultraviolet or infrared rays.
Tinted lenses are not to be worn indoors unless being worn at the site of a specific task where
there is a need for protection from ultraviolet or infrared rays.
Note: Amber lenses are not permitted, since amber lenses filter out blue light, the direct effect is to
reduce the light available.
5.2.7
Wire or Steel Framed spectacles are not permitted. Only flame resistant non-conductive
frames are permitted.
5.2.8
Non Prescription Safety Reader Glasses are not permitted unless prescribed by an
optometrist. If the glasses are prescribed they must be obtained from our contracted
providers.
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5.2.9
5.3
6.0
Tip up face shields used for grinding, hot metal, burning etc. do not exempt the need for
safety glasses. Included in tip up shields are Airstream helmets.
Care and Use
5.3.1
Employees are responsible to maintain their safety eyewear.
5.3.2
Lenses for prescription eyewear must be installed by a licensed optician or optometrist.
5.3.3
Lenses for non-prescription eyewear may be changed by the user.
5.3.4
Approved cleaning stations are to be installed and maintained at all lunchrooms, first aid rooms
and change houses.
REVISIONS
This SPI should be reviewed as required when the referenced standards or regulatory requirements
change; a formal review shall be required within three years of the effective date.
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EYE PROTECTION
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Classification:
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INSTRUCTION
Effective Date: October 2010
Revision: 5
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Prior to Tracking
September 2010
March 29,
2011
Update/
Changed
Added
-Changed all Vale Inco to Vale
-Formatted to match Controlled Document format
-Changed Rev.1996 to Rev. 2003
-Changed Z94.3-02 to Z94.3-10
-Changed Superintendent to Manager
-Changed Z87.1-1989 to Z87.1-10
-Scope and Definition
Changed
-Changed Z94.3-02 to Z94.3-07
Changed
-Changed Z87.1-1989 to Z87.1-03 AND OR Z87.1-10
Manager of
Safety, Ontario
Operations
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