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Look Sharp: How to Find the Right Protective Eyewear for Worksites

Work-related eye injuries are typical in any work setting, from corporate offices to construction sites. Fortunately, these types of injuries are preventable. It is only a matter of providing employees with the appropriate eyewear. But this can be difficult when you are unfamiliar with the necessary requirements.

Protective eyewear and safety glasses come in a wide variety of designs and for many uses. Let Badger Australia, a leading personal protective equipment (PPE) supplier, help you find the appropriate eyewear for your operations.

Your Guide to Selecting Protective Eyewear

Protective eyewear uses different standards when compared to regular eyewear. These standards cover impact resistance and UV protection. A good pair of protective eyewear meets the criteria laid out in AS/NZS 1337.1:2010. But aside from this, there are other requirements to look at in order to choose the appropriate eyewear for your worksites.

Know the risks and hazards prone in your worksites.

As mentioned, every workplace has a set of safety risks and hazards. Determine the most common causes of eye injuries in yours to find out what to look for in protective eyewear.

  • Mechanical tools and machines, such as sanding equipment, create minuscule particles that can scratch employees’ corneas. Consider choosing eyewear that covers the entire eye area to prevent scratches and cuts.
  • Heat applications, such as welding and soldering, creates intense heat radiation. Tinted lenses provide the wearer with ample protection from the heat without hindering their ability to see.
  • Foreign materials, like liquids and gases, can irritate the eyes and cause vision problems in the future. Although there are protective goggles, a full face shield might be the better choice for these operations.

Understand the different types of lenses.

As mentioned, every workplace has a set of safety risks and hazards. Determine the most common causes of eye injuries in yours to find out what to look for in protective eyewear.

  • Mechanical tools and machines, such as sanding equipment, create minuscule particles that can scratch employees’ corneas. Consider choosing eyewear that covers the entire eye area to prevent scratches and cuts.
  • Heat applications, such as welding and soldering, creates intense heat radiation. Tinted lenses provide the wearer with ample protection from the heat without hindering their ability to see.
  • Foreign materials, like liquids and gases, can irritate the eyes and cause vision problems in the future. Although there are protective goggles, a full face shield might be the better choice for these operations.

Consider your preferred customisations and enhancements.

Protective eyewear can be customised for the wearer’s comfort and convenience. Once you’ve decided on the lens material, consider the other design elements that will make this PPE fully functional for your operations.

  • The lens you chose can be enhanced with specialised coating. An anti-fog coating, for example, improves visibility in work environments where condensation is prone.
  • A tint can be applied to the lenses to protect the wearer from optical radiation. This is ideal for heat applications and outdoor work environments.
  • You have the option to use ergonomically designed frames to ensure the wearer’s comfort. These are often made to be worn over extended periods without being irritable.

Providing your employees with the correct protective eyewear will keep your employees safe & productive. Badger Australia offers a range of popular safety glasses styles for purchase online.

If you need any help in choosing the right pair, feel free to contact the Badger Team on 1300 305 275 or email sales@badgeraustralia.com.au for more details.

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