Struck-by
Flying particles and eye injuries
Chips, dust, and fragments thrown by grinding, chipping, cutting, drilling, and compressed air. 1926.102 requires eye and face protection when machines or operations present that hazard.
Where it shows up
- Grinding and cutting metal
- Chipping concrete
- Drilling overhead
- Blowing off surfaces with compressed air
Controls, most effective first
Work down the list. Rely on PPE only for the risk the controls above it cannot remove.
| Level | Control |
|---|---|
| Engineering | Guards and shields on grinders and saws |
| Screens to protect nearby workers | |
| Administrative | Limit compressed air for cleaning to under 30 psi with chip guarding, as 1926.302(b) requires |
| Keep other workers out of the spray direction | |
| PPE | Safety glasses with side protection |
| Face shield over safety glasses for grinding and chipping | |
| Goggles for dust |
PPE to list on the JHA
Safety glasses with side protection1926.102Face shield1926.102Goggles1926.102
OSHA standards
| Citation | Title |
|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.102 | Eye and face protection |
| 29 CFR 1926.302(b) | Pneumatic power tools |
Federal OSHA construction standards. State plans can be stricter, and owners or contracts can add requirements. This page is general information. Check the full standard for your work.