Safety Goggles

Essentially, safety goggles are safety glasses that fit tightly around the eye area.

They often fit with suction and are secured with a strap that goes around the back of the head.

Safety goggles can be used to protect the eyes against particles, chemicals, water, glare, objects and debris. Additionally, the safety goggle lens allows a clear and comfortable field of vision.

This is to enable the worker to complete any task without being with clear visibility.

Safety glasses or safety goggles?

When working in a high risk environment, safety glasses are the minimum protection you should have. Additionally, they will preferably have side shields to reduce the risk of foreign objects accessing the eyes via the side.

Protective Glasses

Protective glasses fit on the face across the eyes. They enable air to enter around the edges. protective safety glasses are easy to put on and can have prescription lenses added for additional safety. Safety or protective glasses are perfect for work where the main potential hazard  comes from the front.

Protective Goggles

They fit directly on the face and seal the wearer’s eyes. This adds the additional protection from hazards such as splashes and dust. You are better protected from hazardous projectiles with safety goggles. This is because safety goggles are more effective at protecting against hazards going under or around the edges due to the seal.

Additionally, it is important to be aware of the impact rating of the lenses, safety glasses and safety goggles. The impact rating should always be fit for the task.

Health and Safety

It is important for health and safety that you wear the correct PPE when working. This includes safety glasses or safety goggles. Failure to do so can put you at risk of permanent eye damage or even blindness. Think about all the work activities you may do each day. Which of these could cause an eye injury? Grinding, sanding, brushing, sawing, drilling are just a few. Further tasks include buffing, hammering, cutting, welding and working with hazardous substances including chemicals.