Needed when an employee work presents the potential of causing eye injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.
Examples of hazards:
- Machines
- Lasers
- Impacts
- Heat
- Tools
- Flying Particles / Dust
- Electrical work
- Chemical handling
Prescription safety glasses.
- Employees that wear prescription (Rx) lenses can use non-prescription eye protection worn over prescription lenses as long as it does not compromise the fit of either piece of eye wear.
Types of Eye Protection
Goggles
- Chemical
- Laser
- Welding
Chemical goggles protect your eyes, eye sockets, and the facial area immediately surrounding the eyes from impact, dust, and splashes.