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Wearing prescription dress glasses with side shields in the workplace does not comply with OSHA requirements. Lenses and frames must meet specific requirements to qualify as compliant OSHA safety eyewear. Safety glasses are designed to protect workers from the various hazards that may occur in the workplace. OSHA has regulations for safety glasses in the… Read more »
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Having an effective safety eyewear program will promote a safety culture and minimize your worker’s compensation claims, while not having a prescription safety eyewear program could be hazardous to your workers and your bottom line! The business cost of not having a prescription safety eyewear program for your workers: It is against the law to… Read more »
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When your workers start their day, are they grabbing a pair of safety glasses before they get started? Making sure workers wear their safety glasses is just one aspect of a safety eyewear wellness program. From maintaining protective equipment to properly flushing eyes after encountering a hazard, to adjusting office lighting, safety personnel and employees… Read more »
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If there are dangers of flying particles or other substances that could endanger workers’ face and eyes, you must have a safety eyewear for your workers. According to 29CFR1910.133, employers are required to meet standards in eye safety, including eye/face protection (safety glasses), side protection (sideshields), prescription lenses and filter lenses (shading). Safety Glasses: “The… Read more »
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Much like the television show “1,000 Ways to Die,” there are things that people do to cause eye injuries in the workplace. Here are our top 5 eye safety mistakes: Not wearing eye protection. There are 2.4 million eye injuries annually in America. With the use of eye protection, at least 90% of them could… Read more »
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Not all shades for safety lenses are created equally. You need to have the right lens shading for your specific application. For example, if you have eye sensitivity, work with lasers or are indoors and outdoors throughout the day, you will want to select the best types of shading for your needs. You may want… Read more »
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According to the latest ANSI standards, safety glasses must have side shields. Side shields are the added attachments on the sides of your safety glasses to better protect the eyes. Side shields added to safety glasses prevent flying foreign bodies (including liquid, wood, metal shavings and other objects) from getting in the eyes. There are… Read more »
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It is important to have safety glasses with safety frames that are suited to the worker’s specific environment and needs. Safety frames are heat resistant, stronger than streetwear frames, and are designed to hold lenses in place during trauma to the glasses. Safety frames come in all styles, colors and materials. Below is a list… Read more »
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Over the 70+ years that Hi-Tech Optical has been in business, one common theme we tell our customers is they need to offer a wide variety of safety glasses for their workers. Why is it important to have a good variety of safety glasses? The better the variety of safety glasses, the higher the employee… Read more »
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Want to protect your eyes during your favorite sports and outdoor activities? If you or your kids participate in local sports teams, leagues, or other activities, prescription sports goggles provide secure, protective eyewear to help you see better and be better protected. Why is it Important to Wear Protective Sports Eyewear? Eye injury is a… Read more »
