{"id":22130,"date":"2023-01-30T14:44:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T19:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentecsafety.com\/usa\/?p=22130"},"modified":"2024-04-25T14:07:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T19:07:38","slug":"how-to-choose-the-best-safety-glasses-for-the-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentecsafety.com\/usa\/2023\/01\/30\/how-to-choose-the-best-safety-glasses-for-the-job\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Safety Glasses for the Job"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Choosing the right safety glasses for the specific hazard and application\u00a0is<\/a>\u00a0critical to reduce the risk of injuries and severity on the job and at home.<\/p>\n\n

Your eyes are your only exposed internal organ, and they can not be replaced. With the loss of just one eye, we completely lose our depth perception, leading to increased change of additional injuries and a lowered quality of life a we become more reliant on others for essential daily tasks.<\/p>\n\n

According to Versant Health more than 2,000 individuals injure their eyes at work each day.\u00a0 10-20% of work-related eye injuries cause temporary or permanent vision lost.\u00a0 More than 78% of individuals did not wear protective eyewear during the time of the injury.<\/p>\n\n

The good news? Eye protection programs are one of the easiest to implement and the market is saturated with various options.\u00a0 With so many options on the market, our safety specialists have simplified everything you need to consider when selecting the\u00a0appropriate eye protection<\/a> for your specific job application.<\/p>\n\n

Choose Safety Glasses that Meet the Most Current Edition of the ANSI \/ISEA Z87.1-2020 Standard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

In order to ensure your employees are properly protected, make sure to use eye protection that is tested to and meets the most currant edition of the ANSI Z87.1 standard. \u00a0There is also a higher level of impact protection testing in the standard that tests an eye protector at a higher velocity. \u00a0Products that are marked with a (+) symbol are tested to the higher velocity and marked as follows; Z87.1 (+). \u00a0You may also consider selecting eye protection that is certified to the latest CSA Z94.3-20 as an added measure of insurance.<\/p>\n\n

By selecting safety glasses with a CSA Z94.3:20 certification, you\u2019re ensuring eye protection that has been subjected to a rigorous battery of tests to ensure ongoing manufacturing quality and performance.\u00a0 Such tests will include optical clarity, impact protection and rating, UV protection, splash, durability, ignition resistance, etc. by a third party going above and beyond the minimum requirements. This allows companies doing business in both the US and Canada to offer a standardized program for employees.<\/p>\n\n

If you\u2019re interested in learning more, check out the full\u00a0CSA Z94.3-20 standards here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

See more information on ANSI \/ISEA Z87.1-2020<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Find the Most Comfortable Safety Glasses<\/h3>\n\n


Comfort is critical<\/strong>: If your safety glasses don\u2019t fit properly or are uncomfortable in any way it is highly likely you won\u2019t wear them.\u00a0 This most commonly occurs when employees remove their eye protection and expose themselves to surrounding hazards. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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Most common discomfort issues include:

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