Receiving properly fitted eyewear is only one pillar of proper eye health and care. Early detection and prevention of eye health issues constitutes a major safety concern. EyeSafe doctors of optometry are qualified experts that can also assess the employee’s eye health by thorough eye examinations.
Not been properly fitted with prescription safety eye wear specific to your occupation could result in unfocused, uncomfortable vision. Poorly fitted safety eye wear places risk on the company, the employee, and the employee’s family.
Our doctors and their trained staff will consult with you to determine the type of safety glasses needed for your occupation and given work environments. EyeSafe offers the assurance that your prescription safety glasses will be properly fitted with the appropriate corrective lenses.
Choosing the Correct Frame
Eyesafe offers a large selection of frames – from a regular flat style to close-fitting wrapped and sealed options. Choosing the right frame requires that you understand the following:
What Eye Safety Hazards Do You Face At Your Work Place?
It is critical to understand the types of safety hazards that you will face at your work place. Some hazards require special types of safety frames, such as chemical goggles if you are working closely with hazardous liquids. Sealed and semi-sealed frames work best for environments with airborne dust and debris. To ensure that you receive the proper safety eyewear and the correct degree of eye protection, discuss your work place hazards with your EyeSafe™ clinic.
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Know Your Frame Material Choices
Frames are available in both metals and plastics. Choose the proper materials based on your work environment and hazards, personal style, fit and feel. EyeSafe provides nonconductive eyewear for individuals who are exposed to electrical work hazards. Materials that are normally used in the manufacture of safety frames include polyurethane, nylon, thermoplastic, monel, acrylics, titanium, stainless steel and acetate. The EyeSafe™catalogue shows the manufacturing materials for each frame.
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Comfort And Design
Every individual has a unique facial structure. Opt for a pair of frames that are light, fit well on the bridge of your nose and provide a good level of peripheral vision. When visiting an EyeSafe clinic, you will be provided with a choice of frames that work best for your facial features.
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Frame Style
Does your employer require that you have a specific style of frame? For example, many employers require safety eyewear to consist of close f itting style frames only. Check your job order for this information or ask your company safety professional for details.
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Compliance Standard
EyeSafe provides frames that meet CSA Z94.3 (Canadian Standards Association) or ANSI Z87.1 (American National Standards Institute). Your employer will have a policy as to which standard(s) are acceptable for safety frames. Check your job order for this information or if in doubt, ask your company safety professional for details.
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Side Shields
Frames are available with fixed, removable or integrated side shields. When choosing a frame, ensure that the available side shield meets with your employer’s requirement for side shields as noted on your job order.
