Protective Eyewear
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Protective Eyewear Articles
Below is a list of articles that have been published on this topic.
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Protective Eyewear - Spotlight on Design and Protection [Aug 2010]
Eyes are the most important sensory organs of the human body. Around 85-90% of all our sensory impressions are conveyed by sight, so it is all the more important to protect these sensitive organs from injury.
Eyewear Testing - The Process to Achieve Certification [Feb 2010]
Protective eyewear sold in the European Union must be CE marked in accordance with the PPE Directive 89/686. The process to achieve certification to this directive involves testing the eyewear mainly against the requirements of EN 166:2001 but other standards can apply depending on the application (see table 1). The PPE Directive applies also to sunglasses, even those sold for private or leisure use, and it can apply to prescription eyewear if that eyewear also includes protective features.
Breathe Easy - The How Why and When of RPE Selection [Nov 2009]
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) has been placed firmly at the bottom of the hierarchy of control and is often referred to as a control measure of last resort. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations have enshrined the hierarchy in legislation for over 20 years. This hierarchy indicates the relative desirability and efficacy of various forms of control.
In The Blink Of An Eye [Aug 2009]
Protecting Against Potential Eye Hazards
Don't Make a Spectacle of Yourself [Feb 2009]
Many people are blind to the fact that they are putting themselves at risk
The wearing of eye and face protection in hazardous areas is a requirement under Regulation 4of the Personal Protective Equipment Work Regulations 1992 that requires employers to provide suitable personal protective equipment to employees who may be exposed to risks to their health and safety.
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Use of Eye Protection [Nov 2008]
Save not only your sight, but also your life
The eyes are particularly vulnerable to injury from impact or foreign bodies and, as they are also the only soft entrance to the brain, the use of suitable eye protection may not merely save a person’s sight, but also their life.
