When are safety glasses mandatory?

Of course, you already knew that safety glasses protect your eyes. But is it mandatory to wear and have safety glasses? We'd love to explain it to you in this knowledge article.

When is it mandatory to wear safety glasses?

If you work in an environment where you work with materials that can cause splinters or where you work with hazardous substances, safety glasses are mandatory. There are also often stickers at these locations that indicate that it is mandatory to wear safety glasses. If these stickers are not present, it is still possible that the obligation of safety glasses has been established by the Working Conditions Act. Employers usually decide whether employees are required to wear safety glasses. Inquire carefully with your employer about this.

Activities can cause three types of hazard, namely chemical hazard, mechanical hazard and radiation hazard.

• Chemical hazard - When harmful liquids, vapors or gases can enter the eye.
• Mechanical hazard - Caused by splinters or loose dust particles.
• Radiation hazard - When eyes are exposed to ultraviolet or infrared radiation.

Glasses are only certified safety glasses if: AND EN-166 requirements have been met. This standard applies to both lenses and frames. After this certification, the CE mark may be placed on the side of the glasses.

Seeh (Hans Anders Zakelijk) supplies prescription safety glasses with this CE marking & NEN EN-166 standard. View all frames with this certification here.

You expect a workplace to be able to work safely there. But when your vision is reduced, this can lead to dangerous situations. That is why, for example, choose safety glasses with Trivex lenses. These lenses provide a very clear view. Able to see and read clearly is required to do the job properly.

Does an employer have to reimburse safety glasses?

An employer must ensure the safety and health of its employees. When employees come into contact or may come into contact with substances or materials that can release splinters (or loose particles) while working, it is important that they wear the right eye protection, in the form of safety glasses. If the wearer has eye strength, prescription safety glasses may be required. An employer is required to wear prescription safety glasses reimburse.

Free advice on prescription safety eyewear obligations

In addition to prescription safety glasses, Seeh (Hans Anders Zakelijk) also provides an ordering and management system for complete administrative processing with a simple billing flow. Within this ordering and management system, we also keep you up to date with the latest laws and regulations regarding prescription safety glasses for free.

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