Industrial Safety Glasses
Eye injuries are one of the most common injuries in the workplace. The use of industrial safety glasses and safety reading glasses can help ensure that your place of business does not add to the hundreds of eye injuries that occur daily on American worksites. The OSHA act passed in 1970 shows the government's dedication to providing safe working environments for men and women in the United States. OSHA requires that every worker handling hazardous materials or performing dangerous duties be provided with the proper eye protection, including bifocal safety glasses.
OHSA regulations mandate that each employer must make sure that each and every employee affected by hazardous conditions uses protective eyewear at all times. Also, this protective eyewear must be marked by its manufacturer, have side protection, and have the proper shade number if the employee is working with potentially injurious light (for example, in welding processes). Employees wearing prescription eyeglasses must be outfitted with safety glasses that fit over regular eyeglasses or prescription safety eyewear. All eyewear used on the job must also meet the strict standards set by the ANSI Z87.1-2003 standard.
There are many types of protective eyewear available on the market. The variety of styles and sizes ensures that each employee can find a model that will fit them well and offer good protection. Proper fit of protective glasses is extremely important. An ill-fitting pair of glasses will not prevent flying material from entering the eye. Also, an employee is not likely to wear the glasses if they do not fit well or feel uncomfortable on his or her face.
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Bifocal Safety Glasses
If you already wear prescription eyewear and work in a position that requires you to wear safety glasses, you have several options for optical protection. A visit to the optometrist or optician can provide you with some options for prescription or bifocal safety glasses. Safety Inc. offers both on-site and mail order options for the ordering of prescription safety glasses. A more affordable alternative to a pair of prescription safety glasses is non-prescription industrial safety glasses that are designed to fit over prescription (non-safety, or streetwear) eyewear.