Safety Tip Sheet

Guidelines for Eye Protection During the COVID-19 Era

Standard-Issue equipment with extensions for the sides of the eyes is consistent with CDC1 recommendations for safety glasses for routine patient care in the COVID – 19 era. TIDI eye shield Chemical Safety Goggles Face shield PMM2 # 76908

If individuals or departments want to purchase eye protection that is different from what is now being provided by Material Services, please use the following guidelines and product suggestions found here:

Guidelines for voluntary use of eye shields NOT issued by the employer: • All surfaces and components of the eye shield must be able to be cleaned and disinfected routinely. • Eye protection must have side shields or is able to wrap around and provide coverage on the sides of your eyes, see photo Can be used as OTG samples on this page. ‘over the glasses’ 2 • A face shield is worn over the eye shield at all times when there is PMM # 588519 a risk of splash and/or sprays. • Prescription lens inserts can be used with eye shields that meet the above criteria. • Discard if damaged, if visibility is obscured, and reprocessing does not restore visibility. Wrap-around glasses PMM2 # 138866

Sample trauma glasses

Bolle 40168 or similar frame type Anti-Fog Side-shield for Rx glasses Compatible with Rx inserts Solution & Sponge NOT RECOMMENDED Sample shown with removable neck strap PMM2 # 23144

1 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/eye-protection.html 2 Order products with PMM # from Material Services

STS6nCoV v2 Direct questions to: [email protected] August 2020