PAM 40-506 — The Army Vision Conservation And Readiness Program
PAM 40-506 governs the Army Vision Conservation and Readiness Program, including occupational vision, eye safety, and environmental vision.
- Publication number: PAM 40-506
- Title: THE ARMY VISION CONSERVATION AND READINESS PROGRAM
- Date: 07/15/2009
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
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PAM 40-506 covers vision screening, readiness classification, worksite evaluation, optical devices, ocular hazards, protective equipment, and emergency care. It requires vision readiness screening at least annually and addresses controls, training, eye protection, and environmental conditions affecting visual performance.
Applies to: The purpose of this pamphlet is to ensure military, civilian, and contract employees of the Department of the Army (DA), U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), and Army National Guard (ARNG) have the visual performance, optical devices, and ocular health necessary to perform their assigned activities in a safe and efficient manner.
Topics covered
- Occupational vision screening
- Vision readiness classification
- Mechanical ocular hazards
- Chemical eye injury emergency care
- Laser injury emergency care
- Environmental vision
- Vision conservation site surveys
Questions and answers
How often is vision readiness screening required?
Vision readiness screening is required at least annually. (paragraph 3)
How often must employees in eye-hazardous work receive vision screening?
Employees in eye-hazardous work or areas will have a vision screening at least every 3 years. (paragraph 3-3)
What readiness classes are considered deployable?
Soldiers in class 1 and class 2 will be considered fully deployable. (paragraph 3)
How many pairs of glasses are required for Soldiers with poor unaided binocular vision?
Two pairs of glasses are required for all Soldiers with unaided binocular VA worse than 20/40. (paragraph 3)
When must chemical splash goggles be worn?
Chemical splash goggles will be worn when chemical splash potential exists. (paragraph 5-13)