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Eye protection comes in a variety of forms and is one of the most used items of PPE. It can offer protection against gasses, hazardous dusts, fluids as well as the obvious flying debris from power tools and hand tools. Within our range, you will find everything you need to keep your eyes safe whilst working on site, in the lab or at home on a DIY project.
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Our range of eye protection is a core part of our PPE offering. We stock all common types of eye protection on the shelf. Our wide range includes safety spectacles, over spectacles, goggles and full face shields, ensuring you can get the safety eyewear you need when you need it.
Eye protection in its most basic form is a type of PPE that protects both eyes from injury or irritation caused by foreign objects entering the eyes. The type and level of protection you require will very much depend on the work you are carrying out; for example, a person using a grinder will potentially need a very different level of PPE eye protection from a person who is mixing chemicals and needs chemical splash goggles.
With our extensive range of eye PPE at your disposal, you can help improve your worksite safety by making eye injuries a thing of the past. Whether you are protecting yourself from flying solid debris, dust or even liquids, we have something for you and your staff.
To choose the right type of eye protection, it helps to be familiar with the following; The types of hazards and the types of eye protection available, and what the markings and ratings on eye PPE protection mean. With all this in mind and a good workplace safety risk assessment, you will be in a much better position to make an informed choice on the type of eye protection required.
This hazard category includes liquid splashes, droplets, fumes and gasses. You can find these hazards in almost every industry sector, from manufacturing to food production.
These physical hazards include flying objects and molten metal caused by power tools, machinery and manufacturing processes. Once again, this hazard is relatively universal and is present in most industries.
These hazards include light glare, infrared heat and ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Some of these hazards are unique to specific industries; however, UV radiation can impact anyone working outside.
This hazard can be generated by CNC laser cutters, measuring equipment and other equipment that uses lasers of various wavelengths.
Most people are familiar with this type of eye protection. They come in a form similar to regular prescription eyewear, making them comfortable to wear all day long. These are available with many features, from lightweight designs to those that look like sunglasses and everything in between.
This format may be the right choice if you wear prescription glasses and want some safety specs. Safety over glasses can be worn over the top of your everyday eyewear, allowing you to see in focus whilst offering improved impact protection for your eyes. Contrary to some common misconceptions, prescription glasses are no substitute for proper eye protection.
Safety goggles are the next step up the ladder from safety glasses and over specs; they offer improved protection to the areas around the eyes. They generally can be worn with prescription eyewear and have a seal around the outside. Depending on the model, they can be airtight, keeping hazardous gasses away from the eye's sensitive tissues. The greater contact area with the face means that these are often rated for more significant impacts.
Although not strictly exclusively for eye protection, face shields, like the name suggests, offer protection to the whole face; this includes the eyes. Face shields can provide a primary layer of defence that you can wear over safety spectacles to protect the face from larger flying debris, such as those caused when cutting disks fail.
The manufacturer will have applied EN markings to the lens and frame of any safety glasses or goggles you purchase. These will indicate the performance of the eyewear in terms of its resistance to hazards and other elements. Below you will find full details on how to understand these markings.
This marking indicates that the lens is suitable for use whilst working with acetylene torches with a flow of 70-200 litres/hr.
This EN166 marking indicates that the safety glasses have been tested to comply with EN166 and validate the other markings on the eye protection.
1 - High clarity, you can wear these continuously all day long.
2 - Medium clarity, suitable for occasional use only.
3 - Low clarity, suitable for infrequent use or use for short periods only.
This marking indicates who manufactured the item of PPE. On a frame, this may be the first included symbol.
| Light Transmission (LTV) | Lens Shade | Function | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1.2 | 74.4% - 100% | Clear |  | Suitable for use in good visibility conditions. |
| 2C-1.2 | ||||
| 5-1.4 | 58.1% - 74.4% | Indoor / Outdoor |  | Ideal when moving between indoors and outdoors. |
| 5-1.7 | 48% - 56% | |||
| 5-2.5 | 17.8% - 29.1% | Mid Smoke |  | Crisp optics and good colour recognition. |
| 5-3.1 | 8.5% - 17.8% | Smoke |  | For direct sunlight and bright glare. |
| 5-2.5 | 17.8% - 29.1% | Blue Mirror |  | Protects from sun glare with a better light transmission than smoked lenses. |
| 5-3.1 | 8.5% - 17.8% | Polarised |  | Ideal for driving & working around water. |
| 2-1.2 | 74.4%-100% | Yellow |  | Offers sharpness & contrast. Primary function to block blue light. |
If you require other PPE to go with your eye protection, then we have just what you need available off the shelf. Some of our most popular PPE categories include:
Keep Your feet safe with our wide range of work boots and safety shoes. We offer everything from waterproof boots for winter months to lightweight safety trainers for summer warehouse use.
We stock a full range of harnesses and lanyards to keep you safe when working at height on site. Choose from a wide range of brands, including budget and premium designs.
Browse our range of head protection products, including helmets. We stock a range of models in various colours and styles to suit many applications.
Keep your fingers and hands warm and safe from abrasions, cuts, chemical burns and more with our wide range of safety gloves.
If you work with hazardous dust or chemicals that give off potent fumes, you will want to look at our range of respiratory protection products.
Give our trained sales team a call on +44 (0)1905 794875, they will help you in choosing a suitable system for your needs and will also be happy to discuss discounts for bulk quantity requirements and special delivery need.
We have the full range shown above in stock on the shelf ready to ship out next day, we offer special delivery services and can even arrange same day delivery on many products.
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