The Safety PPE List: 8 Types of Personal Protective Equipment and their Uses
The usage of safety PPE was first well recorded in World War I–back when soldiers needed respirators to protect themselves…
Eye injuries are common in the workplace and can be prevented if protections are in place. Some common eye injuries are from chemicals, small objects/particles, or radiation around that can cut or scrape the eye.
Hence, when it comes to eye protection, the right fit makes all the difference. Good eyewear has features that can adjust lens angle. A soft nose bridge is designed to help to accommodate tall cheekbone structure and low nose bridge height.
Protective eyewear works best when you know how to use it properly. Combined with machine guards, screened or divided workstations, and other engineering controls, using the correct protective eyewear can help keep you safe from any type of eye hazard.
