Sealed Eye Sealed Eye ProtectionProtection

Phillips 66Phillips 66Rodeo RefineryRodeo Refinery

First Aid First Aid Cases Cases

involving involving EyesEyes

2010 252010 252011 232011 232012 212012 212013 112013 112014 32014 3

25 % of First Aid 25 % of First Aid IncidentsIncidents 16% in first half of 201416% in first half of 2014

Sealed Eye Protection Sealed Eye Protection implemented in 2012implemented in 2012

Improvement is good, Improvement is good, but we’re not satisfied.but we’re not satisfied.

RequirementRequirementSealed eye protection appropriate to the Sealed eye protection appropriate to the hazard(s) is required to be worn any time a face hazard(s) is required to be worn any time a face shield is used.shield is used.

Certain areas of the refinery are designated for Certain areas of the refinery are designated for use of sealed eye protection:use of sealed eye protection:

Corrosive Chemical AreasCorrosive Chemical AreasHigh Dust AreasHigh Dust Areas

Certain tasks mandate the use of sealed Certain tasks mandate the use of sealed eyewear:eyewear:

GrindingGrindingRefractory workRefractory workIncreased usage during Turn-AroundsIncreased usage during Turn-Arounds

What is Sealed What is Sealed Eye Protection?Eye Protection?

Liquid HazardsLiquid Hazards Particle HazardsParticle Hazards

PPE is not the PPE is not the Only SolutionOnly Solution

Engineering ControlsEngineering ControlsImproved Sample StationsImproved Sample Stations

Administrative ControlsAdministrative ControlsUse of a different tool. Grinders Use of a different tool. Grinders are often over used due to are often over used due to convenience and habit.convenience and habit.

First Aid CareFirst Aid CareEye injuries require immediate Eye injuries require immediate first aid by highly qualified first aid by highly qualified providersprovidersMinor issues can quickly worsenMinor issues can quickly worsenLocal Occupational Physicians Local Occupational Physicians specialize in work related specialize in work related injuriesinjuries

ConclusionConclusionInjuries to eyes comprise ~ 25% of Injuries to eyes comprise ~ 25% of incidents.incidents.Engineering controls, administrative Engineering controls, administrative controls and other techniques must be controls and other techniques must be considered.considered.Sealed Eye Protection can be an Sealed Eye Protection can be an ImprovementImprovementProfessional First Aid Care is essential Professional First Aid Care is essential to prevent injuries from getting worse.to prevent injuries from getting worse.