Do I really need to wear Safety Glasses? YES! Join us, ToolFreak, as we discuss the importance of wearing Protective Eyewear!

Safety Glasses really are a staple piece of Safety Equipment! They have the power to not only protect your eyes, but your livelihood too!

Statistics show that around 800,000 eye injuries arise on the job each and every year, with 36,000 of which resulting in time being taken off work! It has also been stated that 90% of eye injuries can be prevented by the utilisation of Safety Eyewear. Now, when you put things into perspective, that is shocking 720,000 eye injuries avoided just by simply wearing Safety Glasses.

Here at ToolFreak, we really do take the health and wellbeing of your eyes seriously; and we have actually dedicated our time, energy and well… our lives to creating Safety Glasses that offer insane protection (plus they look extremely cool and courageous, so you can stay safe AND be an ultimate trend-setter!

We constantly update our blog site, with fresh posts detailing a number of different topics, from ‘Selecting suitable Safety Glasses’, to ‘A day in the life of a Digger Driver’, although we touch on a vast range of topics, we do place great emphasis on one overriding topic, which is of course, SAFETY GLASSES!

Protective Eyewear protects and prevents your eyes from enduring uncomfortable and unwarranted eye injuries; as they offer protection against a range of hazardous materials. Online sources suggest that most eye injuries taking place in the workplace result from small particles or small objects striking and scraping the eye! Examples of these objects include: Wood clippings, metal debris and pieces; and cement chips!

According to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (Often referred to as: NIOSH), approximately 2,000 workers based in the U.S. sustain eye injuries each and every day in the workplace that require medical advice and treatment.

Many assume that eye injuries only arise in the workplace, but one would be wrong in assuming and thinking this, as danger can confront you in many different scenarios! US based organisation ‘Prevent Blindness America’ suggest that around 40,000 sport-related eye injuries occur every year, which upon reflection, makes a great deal of sense. A number of sports involve flying objects, which the majority of the time, fly at great speed, which could quite easily cause detriment to your eyes! Sports such as: Pickleball, Shooting and Air soft, among an aray of other sporting activities could be dangerous, so we would most certainly suggest protective eyewear during paritcipation.

Eye injuries can also occur in the comfort of your own home. From chemical splashes while cleaning, to the infliction of splinters while complete yard work! If you would like to save yourself the pain and struggle of an eye injury, be sure to be prepared and take precaution and wear Safety Glasses. At ToolFreak, we take great pride in being proactive and not reactive; and we would really suggest that you do the same thing! So, whether you’re about to play your favourtie sport, begin a deep clean or complete some yard work; remember to have pair of Protective Glasses at the ready!

If you are currently slacking in the Safety Eywear Department, we would hughly reccomend investing in a high-quality pair that are impact resistant, with all of the relevant safety certifications. A good pair of Safety Glasses will be durable and take great care of your eyesight, so you can focus on the task in hand! The shocking statistic above are real; and we want to collectively do all that we can to reduce them!

Below, we have created a list of features that we belive you should consider when deciding which Safety Glasses to buy. This is by no means comprehensive of all the features and specific requirements out there, so be sure to discuss this with you workforce, management and you regulators. We do however hope that this steers you into the right direction of purchasing the perfect pair of Protective Glasses!

• Be sure to check that they meet all the requirements and certifications (for example: ANSIZ87+), needed for your workplace and your country. Check with your management and regulatory board prior to purchasing, to save yourself time and money.
• Buy a pair of Safety Glasses that are impact resistant, this way, you can trust that your eyes are being well and truly looked after. You never know when you’re going to be confronted by potential hazards, like flying debris, that could cause great harm to your eyesight.
• Find a pair of safety glasses that promote fantastic comfort, if you’re going to be wearing your Safety Glasses for a great deal of time, we would highly reccomend picking a pair with foam padding that provides comfort AND ventillaiton.
• Look for Safety Glasses that come with a headband as well as arms, this way, you can be versatile and adaptable to a magnitude of situations.
• Choose the right lens colour and consider what would benefit you, your job; and your lifestyle the most. Every lens colour has its very own benefits. If you would like to find out more about the different lens colours available to you, check out our ‘Picking the perfect Lens Colour- Selecting suitable Safety Glasses’ post, where we detail the uses and thhe benefits of different lens colours!
• This is not essential but… Be sure to pick a cool and courageous-looking pair of Safety Glasses (this is of course optional, but if you’re a trendsetter, who takes pride in their image, don’t settle for boring, over-sized Safety Glasses)!

Take a look at the photos below, highlighting the fact that SafetyGlasses are worn in a number of different environments and roles. From Truck and Digger Driving, to Landscaping, to Carpentry, Safety Eywear is essential for many people across the globe.

If you would like to shop the Safety Glasses above, click here!

We really hope you have enjoyed this blog post, if you have any feedback, please do pop it in the comment section below, we would love to hear from you! We value and appreciate your opinion, so please don’t hesitate to talk to the team! If you are interested in reading more ToolFreak blog posts, check out our Toolfreak Blog site today! You will be able to find many different, informative and interesting blog posts to read!

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Thanks for reading this post and look out for new content coming to this page VERY SOON!

The ToolFreak Team!