Trends in … eye and face protection

What encourages workers to wear the eye protection you’re providing them?

“The key to compliance,” said Tina Perales, national product sales manager for Honeywell, “is comfort and style. “If the safety glass is comfortable, there’s no need for the employee to remove the glasses, increasing compliance and reducing the risk of injury.”

The same goes for style. “If they look good and fit well, your employee will wear them.”

Perales said protective eyewear has “evolved to include spectacles, sealed eye wear, goggles, faceshields and lenses designed for all environments.”

Performing a workplace audit is a must, she added. “One size doesn’t fit all. Uncover the true hazard, and supply eyewear specific to your environment.”

For employers who want to standardize their eye protection offerings, she recommends investing in a better-quality eyewear that includes adjustable features.

Compiled with the assistance of the International Safety Equipment Association

Coming next month:

• Head protection