Protective Eyewear
Protective and safety Eyewear
Working in any type of industrial environment poses potential vision risks for employees. One of the most common personal industrial injuries is damage to the eyes, not only to those operating the machinery and equipment, but also to those walking around, passing hazardous operations.
Studies have shown that approx 70% of eye injuries result from flying or falling objects. Two thirds of these objects were as small as a pin head, most particles moving faster than a hand thrown object.
Chemical contact causes approx 20% of injuries.
Other accidents were caused by objects swinging from a fixed or attached position, like tree limbs, ropes, chains, or tools which were pulled into the eye while the worker was using them.
40% of injuries occur among mechanics, repairers, carpenters, and plumbers. Over a third of the injured workers were assemblers, sanders, and grinding machine operators. Labourers suffered about 20% of the eye injuries.
With Protective Eyewear becoming almost norm within many industries, if you work in an environment that requires Protective Eyewear your employer will almost certainly have a system in place. Leightons Opticians work closely with many Companies to ensure that their employees are protected to the required Safety Standards. Whether you require us to simply provide a sight test and measurements for your safety Eyewear or supply a complete pair, Leightons Opticians deal with many of the best manufacturers of Safety Eyewear and are able to provide all manner of different lens/frame types, such as polycarbonate or toughened glass lenses, UV treatments and anti-reflective coatings, to meet your individual needs. We also accept almost all Safety Eyewear forms and vouchers.
Simply call us to discuss your requirements and our highly qualified staff
will be more than happy to offer advice on the best course of action.
