§115C-166. Eye protection devices required in certain courses

The governing board or authority of any public or private school or educational institution within the State, wherein shops or laboratories are conducted providing instructional or experimental programs involving:

(1)        Hot solids, liquids or molten metals;

(2)        Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, or stamping of any solid materials;

(3)        Heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or other materials;

(4)        Gas or electric arc welding;

(5)        Repair or servicing of any vehicle; or

(6)        Caustic or explosive chemicals or materials,

shall provide for and require that every student and teacher wear industrial-quality eye protective devices at all times while participating in any such program. These industrial-quality eye protective devices shall be furnished free of charge to the student and teacher.

(1969, c. 1050, s. 1; 1981, c. 423, s. 1.)