What dangers do safety glasses protect against?

Safety glasses protect the eyes against the dangers of dust, abrasive particles, splinters and splashes of liquid. The lenses of safety glasses are made of tempered glass or plastic and the frame is made of metal or plastic.

Safety glasses protect your eyes against two types of risks:

• Mechanical risks: dust, bumps, stings or objects such as splinters and chips.
• Chemical risks: solid or gaseous substances, splashes, droplets and mist.

Why are prescription safety glasses so important?

In many companies and environments, wearing a safety goggles mandatory in certain places and during certain activities. For example, when you work with dangerous substances. When dangerous substances are released or spilled and end up in the eyes, the damage is often incalculable. That is why wearing safety glasses is very important. The glasses protect you from potentially very dangerous injuries and, in extreme cases, can ensure that you do not lose your sight.

Just as serious as a dangerous substance in your eye is a small solid particle, such as a splinter. Safety glasses protect your eyes from this painful and downright dangerous impact.

Wearing safety glasses is not only important when you are busy with risky activities yourself. But you often don't know what's happening in your environment either. That is why in many places it is also mandatory to wear safety glasses when you are not busy with risky work yourself.

Many people find it annoying to wear safety glasses, but the fact that this is an obligation in many sectors indicates why the use of a safety goggles is so important. Your eyes are very vulnerable and can therefore be irreparably damaged. That is why it is wise to wear the safety glasses in any situation where you run this risk, both privately and for professional purposes. In the latter case, the employer even has the obligation to wear good safety glasses. at your disposal to ask.

When is it mandatory to wear safety glasses?

You can quickly recognize situations where there may be a danger to the eyes by a sign or sticker with the icon: safety glasses or eye protection mandatory. The reason why safety glasses are mandatory in these situations is clear: the glasses block harmful substances and particles. Note: even if no icon is visible, there is a chance that wearing a safety goggles is mandatory.

It is therefore good to always wear safety glasses in places of risk. At work, but also when you do a job at home or elsewhere where there is a risk of eye injury.

Your employees are welcome at all Hans Anders offices throughout the Netherlands for fitting the correct prescription safety glasses. Hans Anders currently employs 350 qualified opticians and hearing care professionals. This way, you always get the best help when it comes to fitting your safety glasses.

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