When are safety glasses mandatory?

That safety glasses protect your eyes you already knew, of course. But is wearing and having safety glasses mandatory? We are happy to explain it to you in this knowledge article.

When is wearing safety glasses mandatory?

If you work in an environment where materials that can cause splinters are handled or hazardous materials are handled, safety glasses are mandatory. Also, these locations often have stickers indicating that it is mandatory to wear safety glasses. If these stickers are not present, the requirement for safety glasses may still be established through the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Employers usually determine whether employees are required to wear safety glasses. Be sure to inquire about this with your employer.

Work can create three types of hazard, namely chemical hazard, mechanical hazard and radiation hazard.

• Chemical hazard - When harmful liquids, vapors or gases can enter the eye.
• Mechanical hazard - Caused by splinters or loose dust particles.
• Radiation hazard - When eyes are exposed to ultraviolet or infrared radiation.

Glasses are only certified safety glasses if the NEN EN-166 requirements are met. This standard applies to both the lenses and the frame. After this certification, the CE mark may be placed on the side of the glasses.

Seeh (Hans Anders Business) supplies prescription safety glasses with this CE marking & NEN EN-166 standardization. View all frames with this certification here.

You expect a workplace to be safe to work in. But when your vision is impaired, it can lead to dangerous situations. Therefore, choose, for example, safety glasses with Trivex lenses. These lenses provide very clear vision. Being able to see and read clearly is required to do the job well.

Should an employer reimburse for safety glasses?

An employer must ensure the safety and health of its employees. When employees come or may come into contact with substances or materials that may emit splinters (or loose particles) during their work, it is important that they wear proper eye protection, in the form of safety glasses. If the wearer has an eye strength, prescription safety glasses may be required. An employer is required to reimburse for prescription safety glasses.

Free advice on obligations regarding prescription safety glasses

Seeh (Hans Anders Business) provides in addition to prescription safety glasses also an order and management system for a complete administrative processing with a simple invoice flow. Within this ordering and management system we also keep you informed about the latest laws and regulations regarding prescription safety glasses free of charge.

With 20 years of experience, we are happy to give you expert advice on the obligations of prescription safety glasses. Feel free to contact us without obligation. Rather order prescription safety glasses directly? Then click here and get a no-obligation account for the Seeh Portal.