Eye Protection

Reasons to wear safety glasses

We know that wearing safety glasses is important but what are some of the main reasons you would wear safety glasses in the work environment?

• Prevent Damage - many manufacturing and industrial workplaces have harmful particles floating in the air i.e. dust, wood particles, emissions from chemicals, metal particles)
• UV Protection - Extensive exposure to UV light due to working outdoors or working in an enclosed environment that uses any form of UV light can be extremely harmful to the eyes.
• Avoid Accidents - accidents happen so fast, and protecting your eyes is extremely important when working in hazardous environments.
• Improved Vision - safety glasses can help increase your visibility with features such as anti-glare & anti-fog, when working in certain environments which helps workers stay focused, preventing mistakes and accidents.
• Improved productivity - safety glasses may reduce eye fatigue and dryness. By reducing the eye irritations that may happen in the workplace, workers will be more motivated in the workplace, thereby increasing productivity.

When would you wear safety goggles?

Safety glasses and safety goggles are both safety eyewear that are specifically designed to protect your eyes from potential hazards and dangers. There are some differences between safety glasses and safety goggles.

Safety glasses are not sealed to your face, which means that are not suitable for chemical environments. Safety glasses typically only have one lens and are generally more affordable than safety goggles.

Safety goggles tend to offer better protection in these industries as they cover a larger part of the eye area. They basically provide a seal around the eye area which can help in preventing any splashes and irritating vapors from entering the eye and causing long term damage, making them best suited for environments where workers deal with dangerous chemicals.

Safety goggles are the preferred eye protection gear for the following industries:

• Mining Industry
• Welders
• Laboratory Workers
• Pilots
• Electrical Workers

Buying Eye Protection Items Online

Buying eye protection online is easy when you see the variety of options available on the Totalguard website. Our eye protection products are not just limited to safety glasses and goggles but also extends to various kinds of welding helmets and replacement shields for these helmets.

Whatever your eye protection needs are, we have you covered because your sight is important, you should really invest in the right product for your industry and level of protection needed.