Choosing the Right Safety Glasses

Find out which safety glasses are best for you and offer you the best possible safety.

An injury to the eye or even the loss of eyesight is among the worst physical impairments. Numerous professions pose a great risk of injury to the eyes. For instance, the sun also harms eyes and affects eyesight. Tom Ford Sunglasses help with protection. Likewise, other safety glasses also play their roles for protection. It is essential to wear protective goggles when performing their work. The same applies as a preventive safety measure when pursuing hobbies where eyes can be endangered. 

Requirements for Protective Goggles

To protect your eyes, you need to protect yourself from one or more types of exposure:

• Mechanical influences are splinters, particles, and other small parts that arise, for example, during grinding and cleaning
• Effects of painting work
• Chemical effects contact with corrosive substances
• Optical effects are caused by welding, laser beams, and sawing

Which Safety Glasses Should You Choose?

It doesn’t matter what type of goggles; eye protection or sunglasses you choose. They just have to fit the job. At the same time, the size should match the shape of the face so that the frame closes tightly and keeps small or larger particles and chemicals away. It must also be taken into account whether hearing protection or a breathing mask must be worn in addition to eye protection.

Safety Glasses or Grinding Glasses (Also for People Who Wear Eyeglasses)

These goggles look like glasses but can have side shields to protect against flying particles. They are ideal for the following work, among others: cutting tiles, drilling, grinding. If you wear glasses, you can buy goggles that are designed so that you can wear them over normal glasses. Here you find the selection of goggles and glasses grinding.

Closed Glasses or Full Vision Glasses 

These are closed glasses that protect the eyes and the skin around the eyes. They protect against particles, dust and splashing liquids, and flying sparks.

Prescription Glasses

There are protective goggles with the required prescription of the wearer. This has the advantage that they can be worn underneath without glasses. In our online shop, there are different prescription levels to choose from, which can be easily determined with our practical filter. They also offer protection against flying particles.

Safety Glasses – UV Glasses

The perfect combination of sunglasses and safety glasses. Some safety glasses also have UV protection. These can optionally be used as sunglasses, ski goggles, and cycling goggles. They are available at low prices in our online shop.

What Does the EN Standard Mean for Safety Glasses?

We offer a quick overview on the subject of EN standard at cheap-workwear.de. You can also use our filter to select the standard you want. The meaning of the standards:

• EN 166: safety glasses
• EN 166 S: Safety glasses with a frame and lens that must withstand resistance when a 22 mm ball weighing 43 g hits from a height of 1.3 m at a speed of 18 km / h. The glass must stay in the frame without splintering. The frame must remain intact.
• EN 166 F: Safety glasses with frames and lenses that have to withstand resistance when a 6 mm steel ball weighing 0.86 g hit at a speed of 162 km / h. The glass must stay in the frame without splintering. The frame must remain intact.
• EN 166 B: Full vision goggles with frame and lens that must withstand resistance when a 6 mm steel ball weighing 0.86 g hits at a speed of 432 km / h. The glass must stay in the frame without splintering. The frame must remain intact.
• EN 166 K: resistance to cracks
• EN 166 N: Resistant to fogging
• EN 169-5: For welding work, protects against gas and fine dust particles
• EN 170: UV protection
• EN 172: solar filters
• EN 397: Industrial safety helmet with integrated glasses
• EN 50365: Industrial safety helmet with integrated glasses – for high voltage
• Class I optics: For permanent use
• Class II optics: For sporadic use
• Class III optics: For use in individual cases (not long-term)

Please consider in advance whether you have to wear the glasses with hearing or respiratory protection and then make an appropriate selection. We hope you find this guide useful.

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We hope this guide has made it easier for you to choose the eye protection for the job you have to do. Remember that you can find prescription safety glasses as well as safety glasses for people who wear glasses and safety glasses against chemicals and those that protect against the light during welding and laser cutting here at Cheap-Workwear.de.

In a Laboratory, When Should Safety Goggles be Worn?

The simple answer is that you should wear safety goggles whenever you work with chemicals that might hurt your eyes. Your vision is a valuable asset that must be safeguarded whether working in the lab or anywhere else. Face protection is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for several professionals. For novices, though, appropriate eyewear is vital.

Situations That Need the Use of Protective Eyewear in the Lab

As previously stated, anytime there is a risk to the eyes, safety glasses or goggles should be used. You should be aware of the following sorts of dangers:

• Flying Objects: Anything that has the potential to hit your face. This might be made of glass, wood, metal, or any other material.
• Dust, grime, and other harmful tiny particles are examples of fine particles. If you’re cutting anything to acquire a sample, for example, you’ll almost certainly require safety eyewear.
• When dealing with visual radiation, you need to wear eyeglasses with suitable filtration. Visible light, ultraviolet light, infrared light, and lasers are examples of this.
• Wear eye protection if you’re dealing with something that might splatter in your eyes. If the material is caustic, acidic, or basic, this is very essential. Even with substances that appear to be safe, it is essential to be cautious.
• Fumes: Some lab activity emits fumes that might irritate the eyes. It’s necessary to be cautious, much like with splashes. When it comes to anything hot, take extra precautions.
• Biological Substances: Wear eye protection when working with blood or any other biohazardous substance. Diseases like hepatitis and HIV can be transmitted through the eyes.

There is no excuse for not protecting your eyes!

Do You Have Any Questions About Safety Glasses?

If you have any questions about protective goggles, you can contact our customer service at any time, we will be happy to advise you! Visit our website and talk to our representative on the chat right away.

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