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Dear All
I was approached this week and was told by one of the staff members that the eye protection that is provided by our facility does not comply with the standards.
What is provided is the coloured PVC bands with the disposable eye visor which is threaded onto the coloured PVC band. These can be placed over existing prescription glasses and each staff member knows which one is theirs. I hope everyone knows which ones I am referring to.
Is this staff member correct? Are there specific standards that I should be looking up that state that this eye protection does not comply?
I am not too happy with them myself as they are quite flimsy and if worn over glasses they do not offer protection between the forehead and the edge of the of the eyewear, and they do not provide protection at the sides either.
Any feedback will be greatly accepted. Thank you.Teresa Lewis
Infection Control and Prevention CNC
Newcastle Endoscopy Centre[cid:image003.png@01CEAFAE.EFBA0900]
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Hi Teresa,
It very much depends which standard you are trying to apply! There are many including impact resistance (might be applicable in ortho surgery as well as the workshop), UV protection for dental staff and outside workers to name just two. Given your personal concerns, and I agree side protection is important, I would suggest getting a selection together and try to find a new option. I would also recommend that you have your OH&S people help with the process as they look at these things from a different and complementary view. Remember though you are not going please everyone.
Cheers MattMatt Mason
RN, BNSci, Grad Dip (Remote Health), M Rural Health, M Adv Prac (Inf Cont), CICPLecturer/Campus Co-ordinator
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition
James Cook University
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Dear All
I was approached this week and was told by one of the staff members that the eye protection that is provided by our facility does not comply with the standards.
What is provided is the coloured PVC bands with the disposable eye visor which is threaded onto the coloured PVC band. These can be placed over existing prescription glasses and each staff member knows which one is theirs. I hope everyone knows which ones I am referring to.
Is this staff member correct? Are there specific standards that I should be looking up that state that this eye protection does not comply?
I am not too happy with them myself as they are quite flimsy and if worn over glasses they do not offer protection between the forehead and the edge of the of the eyewear, and they do not provide protection at the sides either.Any feedback will be greatly accepted. Thank you.
Teresa Lewis
Infection Control and Prevention CNC
Newcastle Endoscopy Centre[cid:image003.png@01CEAFAE.EFBA0900]
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Dear Teresa
Have a look at the NSW Health Infection Control Policy PD2007_036, it stipulates that ‘Eyewear must be optically clear, anti fog, distortion free, close fitting, shielded at the side and conform to AS/NZS 1336 and AS/NZS 1337.
Regards
Julie Hunt
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Infection Prevention & Control
Royal North Shore Hospital
Reserve Rd St Leonards 2065
Tel 02 99264339 or 99264490Dear All
I was approached this week and was told by one of the staff members that the eye protection that is provided by our facility does not comply with the standards.
What is provided is the coloured PVC bands with the disposable eye visor which is threaded onto the coloured PVC band. These can be placed over existing prescription glasses and each staff member knows which one is theirs. I hope everyone knows which ones I am referring to.
Is this staff member correct? Are there specific standards that I should be looking up that state that this eye protection does not comply?
I am not too happy with them myself as they are quite flimsy and if worn over glasses they do not offer protection between the forehead and the edge of the of the eyewear, and they do not provide protection at the sides either.Any feedback will be greatly accepted. Thank you.
Teresa Lewis
Infection Control and Prevention CNC
Newcastle Endoscopy Centre[cid:image003.png@01CEAFAE.EFBA0900]
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Dear Teresa
Have a look at the NSW Health Infection Control Policy PD2007_036, it stipulates that ‘Eyewear must be optically clear, anti fog, distortion free, close fitting, shielded at the side and conform to AS/NZS 1336 and AS/NZS 1337.
Regards
Julie Hunt
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Infection Prevention & Control
Royal North Shore Hospital
Reserve Rd St Leonards 2065
Tel 02 99264339 or 99264490
Dear All
I was approached this week and was told by one of the staff members that the eye protection that is provided by our facility does not comply with the standards.
What is provided is the coloured PVC bands with the disposable eye visor which is threaded onto the coloured PVC band. These can be placed over existing prescription glasses and each staff member knows which one is theirs. I hope everyone knows which ones I am referring to.
Is this staff member correct? Are there specific standards that I should be looking up that state that this eye protection does not comply?
I am not too happy with them myself as they are quite flimsy and if worn over glasses they do not offer protection between the forehead and the edge of the of the eyewear, and they do not provide protection at the sides either.
Any feedback will be greatly accepted. Thank you.
Teresa Lewis
Infection Control and Prevention CNC
Newcastle Endoscopy Centre
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