In the industrial world of construction, manufacturing, lab work and many more high-risk occupations, safety gear is no joke. The how much safety gear and how you choose to wear it makes a huge difference in the likelihood of an accident. While most of your work days will go by without a hitch, no one […]
Safety glasses are something quickly becoming inescapable in the workplace. If you work anywhere where there are moving parts, flying particles, or even just a variable environment like a construction site, the requisite safety gear is no joke. Just as you wear gloves when dealing with hot or fast-moving things and a hard hat when […]
Everyone knows how dangerous some jobs are without the proper protection. Approximately 2.9 million workplace injuries or illnesses took place in 2016. Of those injuries, approximately 20,000 were eye injuries. Even with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) dictating safety laws for work environments, there are still injuries occurring daily. If you work in […]
Every year, US companies spend more than 900 million dollars as a result of employee eye injuries and 60% of injured workers were not wearing any eye protection at all, despite workplace environmental hazards and safety policies. There are dozens of statistics on eye protection in the workplace and safety standards to prevent these injuries, […]
You may think that your prescription safety glasses are sturdy enough to withstand hell, high water, and high-velocity impacts but that doesn’t mean you should disregard their care. In fact, because they keep you save in dangerous situations, it’s even more important that your glasses be in perfect repair and offer unflawed visual clarity during […]
When on the topic of safety glasses, we talk a lot about occupational hazards. This is only natural, there are dozens of jobs that require the use of safety glasses, but it should be noted that they’re not the only customers Wiley X is dedicated to serving. It’s true that flying debris as you grind, […]
Spring is already warming the plants and trees are beginning to show their little green buds. Soon enough the sun will be blazing and people will be digging up their shades from wherever they were tossed at the end of last summer. Some of them will still be in the glove box, clipped to the […]
Protecting your eyes at work is incredibly important, especially if you do anything that throws dangerous particles into the air. Thousands of potentially blinding eye injuries have been prevented by the simple atter of good safety procedures and reliable eye protection. For those of us who wear prescription glasses, proper eye protection can be a bit […]
When it comes to wearing prescription glasses, there are two major styles of people. Some glasses wearers have exactly one pair of completely utilitarian glasses. When they choose their lens options frames they do so with their entire lives in mind. Work, recreation, formal occasions, all the same pair of glasses. Even sunglasses they try […]
Let’s face it. When you think of typical safety glasses, it’s common to think of boxy and unflattering goggles. But while safety glasses are ultimately utilitarian, they don’t have to be plain and simple. Whether you work in manufacturing, construction, or any other field that requires eye protection, there’s no need to feel and look […]
When most people think of safety glasses, usually only one or two images come to mind. Perhaps you only think of people who weld or work in laboratories as needing safety glasses or only people who work in manufacturing or construction. The fact of the matter is that dozens of jobs have eye protection requirements […]
Many individuals in today’s society wear prescription glasses. Oftentimes they are selected by aesthetics, how visually appealing they are on the face. And with many frame and lens colors to choose from, it’s completely understandable, as it is important to like how you feel about yourself. But style shouldn’t be the sole determining factor. In […]
The world is full of risks to your eyes. Most people go through life without considering the number of flying particles, substances, and random projectiles that could put their eyes in danger. Unless, of course, you work in a profession that requires eye protection to avoid very real on the job injuries. Once you realize […]
If you have explored even just a little bit of the world of safety products and protective eye wear, you know there is a vast selection of helpful gear to choose from. There seems to be an endless variety of safety glasses available, all playing an important role for a specific type of activity. If […]
For those working in dangerous industries, safety is probably one of your valid concerns. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the total number of workers who incurred nonfatal injuries and illnesses at work was close to three million in 2015. Injuries range from minor to more serious. The fatality rate from job-related causes was almost […]
People who require protective eye wear for their work or hobbies tend to have unique vision and safety needs. After all, just as the person’s protective needs will differ, so too will their level of vision. While some people have 20/20 vision and simply need some durable safety eye wear to shield their eyes from […]
Any woman engaging in the type of activity that could potentially harm their eyes most certainly needs to make sure that some of the most vital organs in their body are properly protected. For example, if you are an avid hunter, you want high quality safety glasses that will shield your eyes when shooting. If […]
When shopping for protective safety equipment, it is common to want to understand the best items on the market. PPE, or personal protective equipment is a long-term investment. It takes an understanding of the protective level required and the quality of the products in question. Consumers want and need to have a thorough understanding of […]
Take a moment to remember science class. Every day opens with a new lesson and ends with a new experiment to try out. Very young children are introduced to science through observation and safe experiments like growing a bean sprout, watching a butterfly transformation, and playing with the light refractions in a prism. As we […]
If you wear prescription glasses, then you know what a headache the wrong type of glasses can be. Once you get your new glasses, you probably feel stuck with them whether you like them or not. Maybe they seemed great when you saw them, but don’t have all the features you would like, or maybe […]
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