Safety eye wear is designed to protect workers’ eye against workplace hazards. They are made of strong material that reduce the risk of dust, flying objects and other hazards that may harm the eyes.
It is the first thing that comes into one’s mind when one evaluates the risks of working with electricity. Eye injuries are mostly common among welders.
This arc injury is always common due to damage from ultraviolet radiation. Mostly this arc injury is not always permanent, but there are workers who are left with permanent or irreversible visual impairment.
Why do we need safety glasses?
Working in an environment that produce all kind of hazards, be it objects and flying objects and liquid chemicals could be dangerous. Whether one is working in a chemical factory or cutting grass, safety glasses could act as a barrier between eyes and these objects that could lead to harm to the eyes
Types of eye protection to choose from
Glasses
Safety glasses are supposed to have frames made of plastic or metal, whereby the lenses are supposed to be impact resistant. They are supposed to protect the eyes from things that could pierce, or damage the eyes.
Spectacles
These are supposed to be worn when one needs tight fitting protection that will completely cover the eyes, eye sockets and area surrounding the eye. They are efficient when working with dust, splashes, vapors or need protection against an impact.
Face shields
They extend from the eyebrows to below the chin and across workers’ entire face. They are supposed to be used in conjunction with safety glasses or goggles. They work efficiently in protection against dust and chemical splash
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CONCLUSION
Eye protection is supposed to be impact resistant, UV resistant and provide coverage over the entire eye. Workers are supposed wear eye wear like goggles or safety glasses that offer protection against dust, impact, UV and infrared radiation and irritation from fumes.
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