Eye protection

Things You Need To Know

Each year, $300-500 million is spent in the U.S. as a result of eye injuries.  OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) estimates that over three million workers are at risk for job-related eye injuries, and more that 2000 are actually injured every business day.  Of these injuries, 10-20% result in temporary or permanent vision loss.  The good news is that approximately 90% of these injuries are preventable with proper eye protection.  OSHA requires employers to make sure that all employees use appropriate eye protection. 

ANSI (American National Standards Institute) is the recognized entity that sets forth manufacturing standards in the U.S.  The current ANSI Z87.1-2003 Standard requires that safety glasses and goggles provide: adequate protection from the hazards for which they were designed, reasonable comfort, a secure fit with out interfering with movement or vision, the ability to easily be cleaned and disinfected, durability and the ability to fit over or incorporate perscription eyeware.  An updated standard, ANSI Z87+, incorporates new mass and High Impact Standards.  The Z87+ Standard is not yet mandated by OSHA.

All safety glasses found here at Carlwood Safety are compliant with ANSI standard Z87.1-2003.  Choose from a wide variety of styles, frame colors, and lens types to fit your needs.  We are confident you will find what your looking for at an affordable price.