Eye Injuries in the Workplace have the potential to cause temporary or permanent vision loss and about 10% of eye Injuries result in missed workdays. Most Injuries occur when a worker is not wearing eye protection but, in some cases, a worker may not have been wearing the right eye protection for the job. By understand the Workplace hazards, workers can be equipped with appropriate eye protection and 90% of Workplace eye Injuries can be prevented. Being educated about eye Injuries in the Workplace is an essential first step in protecting yourself and others.