TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - Mandatory use of eye protection prevents eye injuries in the metal industry
JO  - Occupational medicine
A1  - Bull, Nils
SP  - 605
EP  - 606
VL  - 57
IS  - 8
N2  - BACKGROUND: Eyes are frequently injured in occupational accidents. What is the preventive effect of mandatory eye protection in metalworking? METHODS: The injury incidence was determined before and after eye protection became mandatory in a metalworking yard. RESULTS: The incidence declined from 6.09 to 0.42 injuries per million working hours after eye protection became mandatory. CONCLUSIONS: Mandatory eye protection among metalworkers in Norway has high potential for preventing eye injuries and should be implemented.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0962-7480
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqm083
ID  - ref1
ER  -