How do you choose the right prescription safety glasses for your employees?

Choosing the right prescription safety glasses for your employees is critical to both safety and comfort in the workplace. A well-fitting pair of glasses not only protects the eyes, but also ensures that employees can see and work better. In this blog, we provide a step-by-step plan and a few tips to make the best choice.

Step 1: Assess workplace hazards
Step 2: Consult employees
Step 3: Eye Exam and Prescription
Step 4: Choose the right frame
Step 5: Select the right lenses
Step 6: Test and Feedback
Step 7: Regular maintenance and replacement

Step 1: Assess workplace hazards

Start with an in-depth assessment of workplace risks. Identify the specific hazards that could threaten your employees' eyes, such as flying particles, chemicals, radiation, or intense light. This helps you determine what type of safety glasses are needed.

• Particles flying around: In the construction and metal industry, flying metal or wood particles are a common hazard.
• Chemical exposure: In laboratories and chemical plants, splashes of hazardous substances can seriously damage the eyes.
• Radiation: People who work with UV light need glasses that are specially designed to block this radiation.Our photochromic lenses offer excellent protection here.
• Intense light: For workplaces with bright light, such as welders, special filters in the lenses are necessary to prevent glare and eye injuries.

Step 2: Consult employees

It is important to get input from the employees who will actually wear the glasses. Ask about their preferences and experiences with previous glasses. This can provide insight into comfort and practical aspects that might otherwise be overlooked.

• Preferences: Some workers prefer lighter frames, while others want more robust frames.
• Experiences: Inquire about previous problems with glasses, such as pressure points, allergic reactions to certain materials, or insufficient protection.
• Strengths: Discuss the difference between single lenses and multifocal lenses. Single lenses are ideal for specific distances, while progressive lenses combine different strengths in one lens, which is essential for workers who need to see at multiple distances. Don't skimp on the quality of these lenses because they have a direct impact on the comfort and efficiency of your employees.

Step 3: Eye Exam and Prescription

Make sure that all employees undergo an eye exam to determine their exact strength. This is possible through our collaboration with Hans Anders, who provide eye measurements and the preparation of prescriptions. An accurate measurement is essential for the comfort and effectiveness of the safety glasses.

• Free eye exam: Hans Anders offers free eye exams in all their stores. This ensures that employees get the right strength at no extra cost to the company.
• Accessibility: With stores across the country, it's easy for employees to schedule an eye exam and pick up their glasses.

Step 4: Choose the right frame

The frame must be firm, comfortable and suitable for specific working conditions. At Seeh, we have a wide range of frames that are available in all Hans Anders stores.

• Plastic frames: Lightweight and often hypoallergenic, ideal for employees who have to wear their glasses for long hours. They are flexible and often offer more comfort during prolonged use.
• Metal frames: More durable and offer a sleeker appearance, but may cause allergic reactions in some people. They are often adjustable for a better fit and can last longer under tough conditions.

Step 5: Select the right lenses

The lenses of the safety glasses must not only have the correct strength, but also provide the necessary protection against the identified hazards.

• Scratch-resistant coatings: Extend the life of the glasses by reducing scratches.
• Anti-reflective coatings: Help reduce glare, especially in bright light environments.
• UV protection: Essential for outdoor work or work in environments with high levels of UV radiation.
• Polarization: Reduces glare from reflective surfaces, ideal for outdoor work.
• Specific coatings: At Seeh, we offer superior coatings for extra durability, but we recommend fewer coatings for welders to prevent vision problems.

Trivex lenses

Our prescription safety glasses come with Trivex lenses as standard. These lenses are lightweight, durable and offer excellent optical clarity, making them ideal for safety glasses.

Step 6: Test and Feedback

Let employees test the glasses in their daily work environment. Gather feedback about wearing comfort, vision and any problems. This helps to make any adjustments and confirm the best choice.

Step 7: Regular maintenance and replacement

Ensure that there is a system for regular maintenance and, if necessary, replacement of safety glasses. Eyeglasses that are damaged or worn no longer provide the right protection.

• Maintenance: Clean regularly and check for damage.
• Replacement: To ensure the highest level of safety, recommend replacing glasses annually or earlier if they become damaged.

Importance of the right standards: EN-166

At Seeh, we ensure that all our safety glasses comply with the EN-166 standard. This standard specifies the requirements that safety glasses must meet, such as shock resistance, optical clarity and protection against various types of hazards. By choosing glasses that meet this standard, you are assured of maximum protection and quality.

Lastly

Choosing the right prescription goggles for your employees is an investment in their safety and well-being. By carefully evaluating the workplace, consulting employees, accurate eye measurements, and testing the glasses in practice, you can ensure that your employees are optimally protected. This not only improves their safety and comfort, but also contributes to overall productivity and satisfaction within the company.

If you need further advice or have specific questions about safety glasses, feel free to contact us. We offer free advice and are happy to help you make the best choices for your business.

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