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?50VJ0 Wonsan iO & R.`O** (NAME LOCAriCNI T. Hammann, LP&S, Texas City DATE sutler E'E|NCE February 18, 1982 Proposed Eye Safety Program TO G. L. Tromblee 0-22 dmmittee The National Society to Prevent Blindness has developed a twelve month program (information attached) designed to educate the public in preventing loss of sight. The Office Safety Committee is interested in carrying out this program for all Monsanto Texas City employees. Materials for this program would cost approximately $1,500 with home mailings n^and^g^ArouiKT^4^000 more, bringing the total cost for the ppfjgranT'to $5,500. It is felt this program could be initiated within two months of-^approval. As visualized by the Office Safety Committee, this program would consist of a mailout being sent to employees' homes on a new eyesight subject each month for a period of twelve months. This mailout would be preceded by a bulletin board announcement high lighting that month's subject. The mailout to the homes would consist of leaflets, stickers, charts, etc., designed to call attention to that particular subject. In addition, we would propose purchase of the film, "Don't Push Your Luck". This excellent film is realistic enough to have an impact on all people watching it. The film would be shown to office personnel and then placed in the Safety Library for use throughout the plant. The Office Safety Committee recommends that this proposed program be adopted. It would greatly increase the awareness of our per sonnel toward eye safety, and again show them Monsanto's concern for their health and safety both at work and at home. LAM014988 JANUARY Dead Battery Dangers Because ot improper procedures used to revive dead car batteries with jumper cables, thousands ot battery explosions occur every year. Nearly two-thirds of the resulting in juries involve the eyes. Adhering to proper safety procedures can prevent such injuries. SUGGESTED MATERIALS News Release: Warns ot potential dangers in attempts to revive dead car batteries and offers jump-starting tips. Sticker. "How to Jump-Start a Car Safely" -To be affixed under the hood. Detailed in structions. FEBRUARY The Threat of Glaucoma Gaucoma Glaucoma Glaucoma Glaucoma Glaucoma Glaucoma Glaucoma sneiurwiotsBrt Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in this country. Yet it the disease is found in its early stages, the damage caused by this condition can be prevented. suggested materials News Release: Offers advice on protecting one s eyes from the effects of glaucoma. Leaflet "Glaucoma" --Describes what it is, how it develops, and how it can be controlled. MAY JUNE Keeping Young E,as Healthy Eye disorders affect nearly half a million preschool children. They must be found early; by the time a disorder becomes ap parent. it may be difficult to correct. SUGGESTED MATERIALS News Release: Says that no child is too young for an eye problem and urges pre school vision screening. Leaflet: "Your Child's Sight-- How You Can Help" - Gives clues to recognizing early eye problems, describes common disorders. . - ': . ' : J. The Fireworks Peril Some 8,000 Americans were treated in hos pital emergency rooms for injuries from fire works last year, nearly 15 percent ot them for injuries to the eye. And children were most often the victims. SUGGESTED MATERIAL News Release: Warns that fireworks threaten eyesight and urges that fireworks be enjoyed only in public displays. MARCH :'.r! Hazards of Spring Clean-Up Spring cleaning in and around the house holds particular hazards and calls for special safety precautions to protect one s eyes. suggested materials News Release: Gives detailed information on how to prevent spring clean-up eye ac cidents. Sticker "First Aid for Eye Emergencies"-To be affixed to the medicine chest. Tells what to do for specks, blows, cuts, punctures and chemical burns. JULY Protecting Preschoolers' Eyes Amblyopia ("lazy eye") can lead to perma nent vision loss if not discovered and treated before age six. A vision test that can be given at home can indicate that a child has a problem. SUGGESTED MATERIALS News Release: Offers a do-it-yourself way to uncover "lazy eye" in children. Leaflet/chart: "Home Eye Test for Preschool ers" -- A simple lest with instructions so that a parent may check the vision of 3- to 5year-olds at home. t- ' 'r" 3 4397 APRIL H U CO Racquet Sports r Risks Eye injuries from tennis, squash, and racquetball have more than doubled over the past five years. Unprotected eyes are left open to injury and possible vision impair ment. SUGGESTED MATERIALS News Release. Warns ot mounting eye in juries in racquet sports and says that sea soned players a3 well as novices need safety eyewear Bulletin Eye Protection Recommendations tor Racquet Sports Players -Guidelines for protective eyewear to be worn by participants in racquet soons. AUGUST ' Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetes-- Threat to Sight Diabetic retinopathy has become the #1 cause of new cases of vision loss among adults between the ages ot 20 and 74. Early diagnosis improves the chance of saving vision. SUGGESTED MATERIALS News Release: Warns that diabetes is a threat to sight and urges regular eye care. Leaflet: "Diabetic Retinopathy' - explains how and why the disease develops and what treatment is available. |__PR_E_VE_NT_B_UN_O_NE_SS__ The NationaE See sir to Prevent Blindness canl LAM014989 ; SEPTEMBER The Risks of Hunting Poor eyesight is a contributing factor in the many shooting accidents that blind, senously wound, and even fatally injure both hunt ers and innocent bystanders each year. A pre-hunting eye examination could help prevent such accidents. SUGGESTED MATERIAL News Release: Points to the numbers of hunters who are victims of shooting acci dents and advocates vision testing as a pre requisite for hunting licenses. November Your Eyesjor a lifetime of sight jJl. *1!* nWENTBUCNESS. Fo" a Lifetime of oight From preschool years through adulthood, every age has its particular threats to vision Many of the dangers can be prevented or controlled. SUGGESTED MATERIALS Mews Release: Points out common threats to sight throughout life and offers hope for their prevention. Leaflet: "Your Eyes for a Lifetime of Sight"' -- Describes the structure of the eye and possible vision problems, and makes recom mendations for eye safety and health. October Eye Safety Is No Accident A ffcvENramoNESS Eye Accidents --A Terrible Toll Close to a million Americans are permanent casualties of accidental eye damage. Safety precautions could have prevented nine out of ten of those injuries. SUGGESTED MATERIALS News Release: Tells why eye injury is one of the most common causes of visual impair ment in the U.S. today. Leaflet: "Eye Safety Is No Accident" -- De scribes the activities and products most likely to cause eye accidents and suggests the proper precautions. December The Hazards of Toys More than 5,000 eye injuries were linked to toys last year. Adults can protect children from eye damage through instruction and wise toy selection: SUGGESTED MATERIALS News Release: Gives the statistics of eye injuries from toys and urges choosing chil dren's gifts with eye safety in mind. Leaflet: "Play It Safe...Your Child's Eyes Are At Stake" -- Contains important advice to help parents protect their children's eyes. Other Useful Materials... If you prefer to arrange your own schedule of events or to combine the Society's publications with others, you can choose from the wider range of the Society's material and order as few or as many of the items as you wish. Films and other publications on many aspects of eye safety and vision problems are listed in the Society's Catalog of Publications and Films, available free. The films may be borrowed for individual showings or purchased outright. It can be excellent community relations to buy a print for yourself and then lend it out (or donate it) to a school or community organization. The Society sponsors a national incentive program, The Wise Owl Club of America, to prevent loss of sight from accidents in industry, I off the job. and in schools. Lifetime member U co ship and award materials are provided to those whose eyesight has been saved by wearing eye protection at the time of a potentially blinding accident. For more information, send for a copy of "The Wise Owl Club of America." National Society to Prevent Blindness and Its Affiliates 79 Madison Avenue. New York. NY 10016 ~ hein vou ssp it thrnuah! ORDER FORM Pub No Title News Releases, set of 12 Price- Quantity $1 per set Amount G11B How to Jump-Start a Car Satefy S10 per 100 Gl Glaucoma S3 per 100 GI17 G106 First Aid for Eye Emergencies S2 per 100 Eye Protection Recommendations lor Racquet Soons Players SS per 100 Your Child's Sight - How You Can Help S5 per 100 HET Home Eye Test lor Preschoolers $6 per 100 G6 Diabetic Retinopathy SB per 100 Gl 19 Eye Safety is No Accident SB per 100 G5I0 Gl 10 Pi 14 Your Eyes for a lifetime of Sight Play it Sale Your Child s Eyes Are At Stake The Wise Owl Club ot America SB per 100 S4 per 100 Free Catalog of Publications & Films Free Check enclosed Money order enclosed No charge lor single copes Total S Send to t Please print) Name Organisation Street Address C.ry Stare 2.0 Code Matl to National Society to Prevent Blindness and its Affiliates ~Q 4vp' a Maw Yi%rv MV LAM014990 14398