Workplace practices to keep employees vision in tip-top shape

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Workplace Practices to Keep Employees Vision in
Tip-top Shape
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It should be the priority of every business owner
to keep their employees healthy and fit. Fewer
absences mean more days at work, more days at
work can mean an increase in productivity, thus
contributing to the growth of a company.
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QUESTION How Can Employers Promote Healthy
Eyesight in The Workplace?
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Allow your employees to take an eye rest with
the 20-20-20 rule
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Every 20 minutes, let them take a 20-second
break. Allow them to look at objects at a 20-feet
distance.
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Employees should know about different eye
exercises
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Try exercises like focusing on an object like
your thumb for 20 seconds. After this, focus on
the view behind that is more than 15 feet away.
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Improve the lighting in your workplace
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Check whether the surrounding room and brightness
of the screen are balanced. Research reveals that
several workers have issues with workplace
lighting, images, and the glare reflected on
their computer screen. Lighting requirement will
still depend on the task of the employee, so
adjust it accordingly.
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Promote proper ergonomic design and adjustment of
the computer
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• Remember to practice proper workstation
  adjustment. Musculoskeletal problems are commonly
  associated with employees posture when working
  with a computer.
• Utilization of computer is also related to the
  reduced frequency of blinking, resulting in dry
  eyes. Artificial tears can temporarily relieve
  its symptoms.

Note Promoting an excellent overall display
legibility can increase workers productivity and
comfort.
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FOR A NON-DIGITAL WORKPLACE
Jobs in settings like manufacturing,
constructions, and laboratories are often prone
to eye injuries because of objects like wood
chips, metal silver, and dirt hitting their eyes.
FOR NON-DIGITAL WORKPLACE
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Business owners for these industries can keep
their employees vision safe and healthy by
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• Making protective eyewear accessible to employees
  if it is necessary on the job and educate them
  how to use protective eyewear appropriately.

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• Posting signages in your workplace to remind
  everyone that they need to wear protective
  eyewear.

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• Eyewash station should be easy to get into during
  emergencies. Employees should also know how to
  apply first-aid procedure.

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• Eye safety should be an integral part of new hire
  orientation and employee training.

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• Know the right type of eye safety protection that
  suits your work. This depends on the hazards
  present in the workplace.

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• Business owners must not hesitate to accept any
  feedback about the workplace since it has a
  significant role in their employees
  productivity.

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As a business owner, its good that you know how
to help your employees improve their
understanding on why healthy eyesight is
necessary and develop policies related to it. You
can do this by seeking advice from the best eye
doctor in town. Visit our website today
www.arizonaretinalspecialists.com to know more
about keeping your eyes healthy.
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