Cleaning Business Owner's Near-Blindness: A Cautionary Tale

A Cleaning Business Owner's Near-Blindness: A Cautionary Tale of Workplace Safety A cleaning business owner in Australia, Fiona Morris, recently experienced a serious workplace accident that nearly cost her her eyesight. While working, Morris suffered a chemical burn to her eyes, an incident she recounts in a recent video. The video shows the intense treatment she received in the hospital, including saline drips directly into her eyes. Morris details three critical mistakes that contributed to the accident. First, she removed her personal protective equipment (PPE) prematurely. Second, she used a cleaning product she wasn't familiar with. Third, she waited too long before seeking medical attention after the burning sensation began. "We all get complacent," Morris states in her video. "We all get rushed, and we all get overlooked." The video serves as a stark reminder of the importance of workplace safety and following established procedures. Morris's experience underscores the need for thorough training and the use of appropriate safety equipment in all professional cleaning environments.