All eyes on safety
We aim to raise awareness about the safety risks associated with undiagnosed vision issues. We encourage you to take action by using our toolkits to share insights and various case studies.
You can find the materials we’ve developed on these pages.
Together, we can address these risks and keep All Eyes on Safety.
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2.5 billion
2.5 billion
2.5 billion of 8.0 billion people in the world need glasses, but do not have them.**
50%
50%
50% increase in the risk of traffic accidents occurring, due to impaired vision.**
Up to 25%
Up to 25%
Up to 25% of our workforce may have undiagnosed vision issues, creating hidden safety risks.**
Videos, Moments, and Posters
Jeri Ballard, EVP RE, SBO and Corporate Travel, Shell, tells her personal story on how she began to see the risks.
Hear from Femi Oduneye, VP Health, Shell, asking us to show care and encourage others to get their eyes tested.
Duncan Manning, VP Corporate Safety, Shell, tells a story on the need for vigilance with regards to eye health.
Walid Hadi, SVP Oman and Country Chair, Shell, shares a story that highlights commitment to safety and wellbeing.
Safety Moment
Share these experiences with your team
Why not share the “All Eyes on Safety” moment slide to kick off a discussion about eye health and the unseen risks in your specific areas?
Additionally, you can download the relevant posters and display them to further encourage the conversation.
Regional posters
These posters are designed to prompt individuals at mobility stations to assess whether they are fit to drive safely.
Role specific Posters
This material has been created and implemented by Shell, sharing recommended practices with the industry through IOGP.
* WHOeyes is a free, population-facing mobile software application published by the World Health Organization.
** The information presented herein is based on a synthesis of findings from various published studies, including the referenced journals. The data should be interpreted in the context of the individual methodologies and limitations of each study and does not necessarily reflect direct conclusions from the referenced sources.
Sources: 1. Study links poor vision to traffic collisions; Queen’s University Belfast. 2. World Economic Forum, 2016, EYElliance.pdf ‘Eyeglasses for Global Development: Bridging the Visual Divide’. 3. Shell VisionSpring, Driver Vision, ‘Road Safety Press Release, 10 July 002.pdf. 4. Wake Forest University. M Schulz Vision 2008.pdf. 5. The Week; Vision Spring. ‘Myopia: why do so many children need glasses?’.