Who must wear protective eyewear properly?

• A. New recruits
• B. All hands
• C. Officers only
• D. Supervisors

Answer: (B)

Eye protection is a shared safety rule: everyone in the work area must wear protective eyewear properly whenever there’s a risk to the eyes. The idea isn’t limited to any single role—new recruits, supervisors, officers, or anyone else present in the hazard zone all need to protect their eyes. Wearing the right protective eyewear, properly fitted and in good condition, reduces the chance of injury from flying particles, chemical splashes, or bright light. Proper wearing means a snug fit, intact lenses, appropriate lens tint or safety rating for the task, and keeping eyewear clean and undamaged. Because hazards can affect anyone in the area, the best answer is that all hands should wear protective eyewear.