Hello Roisin,
In essence I agree with Sharon, although you don't specify whether these are goggles with side arms or goggles with an elastic headband? Those with an elastic headband can cause discomfort headaches if the band is tensioned too tightly.
Kind regards, Bob
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Naylor, Sharon [HMPS]
Sent: 04 May 2011 16:38
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Goggles causing headaches??
Would suspect that the ability for the goggles to cause headaches in in the eye of the beholder, all sorts of reasons why it could happen theoretically . You plan sounds pretty good, I would also check the googles for scratching etc, and also have a bit more of a think about why he needs to wear them and are there any alternatives. Probably all you can do is say that it may be possible, would think it difficult to say how probable
Suspect that said goggles are likley to be classed as PPE, therefore he has to wear them. If he`s saying he cant he may be limiting his deployment/employment options, employers like their employees to be flexible and multi skilled these days.
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Roisin Smyth
Sent: 04 May 2011 16:29
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Goggles causing headaches??
Good afternoon All,
I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this one: can wearing safety goggles (in a cleanroom environment) cause headaches? Has anyone ever heard of this before?
I've been asked to assess an employee to identify if there are any underlying medical conditions that would cause him to have headaches upon wearing goggles.
The employee is undergoing cross-training in order to move to a new
area: the manager suggests that the goggles/headache issue may be due to the fact that employee just doesn't want to move jobs.
I'd be very interested to read your views and experiences before I see this gentleman.
My initial approach will be to take his history, do a vision test, and if necessary advise him to see his GP/Optician. (And check the fit of his goggles).
All views appreciated.
Many thanks
Roisin
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