
27/08/2025
Thank you to MOSHPA for the invitation.
I am delighted to share that vision is not only about seeing clearly, but also about how well our eyes and brain work together to support visual function. This includes critical abilities such as depth perception (judging distances accurately) and figure–ground processing (distinguishing objects from their background).
These visual skills are especially important for occupational safety and health, particularly for those working in environments such as construction sites, warehouses, and off-site locations. Good visual function helps workers move safely through their surroundings, avoid hazards, and perform tasks with greater accuracy and confidence.
By understanding vision in this broader sense, we can better appreciate its essential role in protecting workers and supporting their overall wellbeing in the workplace.