Protective Eyewear - Safeguard Your Eyes From Harm
Protective Eyewear FAQ
What is eye protection equipment?
Eye protection equipment is a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) meant for shielding your eyes and parts of your head. These are often used when conducting work with hazards to the eyes. Some jobs where eye protection is necessary include welding, chemical testing, manufacturing, and those that involve electrical wiring.
What type of protective eyewear do I Need?
Protective eyewear should be made from polycarbonate material. Polycarbonate lenses resist shattering and can provide UV (ultraviolet light) protection. The type of eye protection you need depends on what you are doing. Anything from simply playing paintball to attending public protest s have different protection needs.
Can protective eyewear prevent an eye injury?
While the protective eyewear on this list can help prevent an eye injury, the reality is that one could still occur. This is especially the case if the glasses or goggles are not properly fitted to your face, or if they are broken or compromised in any way.
Do you wear protective eyewear?
While wearing protective eyewear may seem like a no-brainer, studies show that half of all workers do not wear their safety glasses on a regular basis. In fact, about 20 percent of employees say they don’t use protective eyewear at all because they find it too uncomfortable or have trouble seeing clearly while wearing them.
What is 3m protective eyewear?
3M protective eyewear includes safety glasses and safety goggles that meet the AS/NZS 1337 eye protection Australian standards and are designed to work with other personal protection equipment.
What is eye protection?
Eye Protection at RSEA Safety - The Safety Experts! Our range of Eye Protection consists of many different models and styles, meaning we can assist with reduced eye fatigue, unrestricted side visibility, ventilation gaps, protection from infectious fluids & chemicals and glare elimination.
What types of safety eyewear are available?
In our wide range of safety eyewear we offer many different models and styles including safety glasses, safety goggles, welding protection, overspecs (OTG), and faceguards. Safety glasses and safety goggles are available in clear and grey lens and also other lens colours (amber, brown, polarized) are available.
When should you wear protective eyewear?
You should wear it when doing projects or activities that could create a risk for eye injuries at home. Choose protective eyewear with "ANSI Z87.1" marked on the lens or frame. This means the glasses, goggles or face shield meets the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1 safety standard.
Protective Eyewear References
If you want to know more about Protective Eyewear, consider exploring links below:
What Is Protective Eyewear
- https://www.allaboutvision.com/safety/safety-glasses.htm
- https://www.uvex-safety.com.au/en/knowledge/safety-standards/safety-glasses/
- https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/injuries-protective-eyewear
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