Why Safety Glasses Are Safe? - Eye Protection

All of us need prescription safety glasses in the course of our duties. In the past, safety eyewear was bulky and uncomfortable that people hesitate to wear them. New technology protective optical are more comfortable and have a quite stylish look. All people have to need to wear safety glasses if they have a threat of eyes health at their workplace.

Face and eyes protection should use if anyone has a threat of debris, flying particles or hazard liquid. If all lenses and frames have the stamp of ANSI Z87, they meet OSHA requirements. The ANSI sets the safety standard for glasses according to work conditions.

The lenses are divided into two safety levels, a basic and high impact that are designed by the test standards. Basics impact lenses should pass a test of drop ball from 50 inches. High impact lenses pass a high-velocity test. All kind of safety eyewear must fulfill with the high impact necessity.

All ANSI safety glasses with basic impact lenses have a company’s mark and Z87. High impact lenses have a plus sign with Z87 mark. Lenses for a special purpose are marked with S and V for variable tints. Side protection like wraparound or attached component are not compulsory but they are highly recommended.

Now, all prescription or non-prescription meet the standard of OSHA and Z87 for side shields. This is the main and major difference between regular and safety eyewear. So you need appropriate protection for eyes safety at your all types of work environment.