What is the importance of wearing eye protection when handling pesticides?

• A. To prevent ocular exposure and potential damage to the eyes.
• B. To keep dust out of the eyes.
• C. To improve vision during handling.
• D. To comply with fashion while working.

Answer: (A)

Eye protection is essential when handling pesticides because accidental splashes, sprays, or drift can reach the eyes and cause irritation, chemical burns, or more serious injury. Protective eyewear such as goggles or a face shield creates a barrier that stops droplets and vapors from contacting the eye surface throughout all handling steps—mixing, loading, applying, and cleaning up. This greatly reduces the risk of eye damage and protects vision, which is the primary safety goal of wearing eye protection. The other ideas aren’t the main purpose: keeping out dust or improving vision aren’t the primary reasons for PPE, and fashion has no role in safety.