Safety Goggles

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PRO Choice’s range of medium impact safety goggles takes care of your eyes when it matters most. Certified to Australian and New Zealand standards, the goggles are designed and tested to ensure complete protection against common occupational hazards. Safety Glasses Versus Safety Goggles Safety glasses and safety goggles both have their uses in the workplace. Rather than favouring one over the other, take a moment to consider the task you’ll be using them for. While suitable for many workplace scenarios, safety glasses still allow for airflow in and around the eye area. Because of this they aren’t able to provide sufficient protection in every instance. Thanks to their snug fit, safety goggles afford absolute protection from things like flying particles and fragments, dust, splashing chemicals and harmful gases and aerosols. Taking the time to weigh up these factors will help you decide which option will keep your team safe and your company compliant. Why Is Face Protection Necessary? According to legislation, approved safety glasses or eye protection must be worn in certain workplace environments. More often than not, workers are happy to act in accordance with safety regulations and wear eye and face protection This is incongruent with statistics, which show that more than 50,000 Australians were hospitalised between 2010 and 2015 due to eye injuries. The disconnect? Education. The Australasian Mine Safety Journal reported that many of the workers injured while not wearing protective eyewear thought the situation did not call for it. Educating your team on the kind of eyewear to use in different situations cannot be overstated. With the right information, injuries from chemical splashes, radiation, unsafe or improper handling of tools, etc. can be alleviated. When Should You Wear Medium Impact Safety Goggles? Eye protection impact ratings are determined by the PPE’s ability to withstand an impact from a specified weight ball without cracking, detaching or dislodgin