New PPG Survey Underscores Need to Educate Consumers on Lens Material Choices
This is a really eye opening article! I wasn't aware that the knowledge base of employees was so limited on lens materials. Another great reason for people to keep using their local eyecare providers office for fittings!
Friday, April 20, 2012
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
OptiFog Press Release
MORE THAN HALF OF EYEGLASS WEARERS FEEL UNSAFE WHEN THEIR GLASSES FOG
Survey Sheds Light on Situations When Consumers Desire Anti-Fog Lenses
It’s no surprise that 78% of glasses wearers found foggy lenses most annoying when moving from indoor to outdoor temperatures, but interestingly enough, the survey found the most troublesome activities are common everyday tasks: cooking (52%) and bath time (40%). Other problematic situations include: playing sports and exercising outdoors (16%), driving (16%), working out in a gym (8%), when at work (7%) and hunting (3%).
The survey revealed nearly half of glasses wearers (45%) find foggy glasses a problem. The survey also revealed safety issues as an alarming three in five (59%) reported feeling unsafe with foggy glasses when driving.
Also, not surprisingly, a majority (61%) of respondents found their glasses fogged up the most during the winter, while just over one in five (23%) said summer. Further, when glasses fog, two-thirds (66%) felt frustrated while nearly one in four (24%) felt vulnerable.
Among those who do find foggy glasses a problem, most (56%) are interested in anti-fog lenses. The majority (53%) agreed anti-fog lenses would help them excel at their hobbies, and 73% would be interested in learning about anti-fog lenses.
"Fog is everywhere and can cause frustrating and unsafe experiences," said Carl Bracy, an executive with Essilor of America. "With Optifog, there’s finally an option for fog-free vision."
About EssilorEssilor is the leading manufacturer of optical lenses in the United States and is the market leader in progressive, high-index and anti-reflective coated lenses. A pioneer in the development and
production of ophthalmic lenses, Essilor employs more than 9,000 people throughout North America. Essilor manufactures optical lenses under the Varilux®, Crizal®, Xperio®, DEFINITY®, Thin&Lite® and other Essilor brand names. Essilor Laboratories of America (ELOA) is the largest, and most trusted, optical lab network in the U.S. and offers a wide choice of services and lens brands, including Essilor premium lenses, to eyecare professionals across the nation. Essilor of America, Inc. (Essilor) is a subsidiary of Paris-based Essilor International, a publicly held company traded on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (Reuters: ESSI.PA).
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Varilux, Crizal, Xperio and DEFINITY are registered trademarks and Optifog is a trademark of Essilor International. Thin&Lite is a registered trademark of Essilor of America, Inc.
About the research
KRC Research conducted 1,000 online interviews with American adults who wear prescription eyeglasses. To qualify for the survey, respondents, aged 18 and older, needed to "almost always wear glasses" and experience fogging to some degree.
Dallas (Oct. 31, 2011) – A recent survey commissioned by Essilor of America, the leader in eyeglass lenses, revealed the situations where eyeglass wearers find it a problem to have foggy glasses. To help four-eyed consumers see their best, Essilor has unveiled lenses with Optifog™ technology, an exclusive anti-fog property. These lenses offer the best and most durable protection against foggy vision and are available through eyecare providers.
It’s no surprise that 78% of glasses wearers found foggy lenses most annoying when moving from indoor to outdoor temperatures, but interestingly enough, the survey found the most troublesome activities are common everyday tasks: cooking (52%) and bath time (40%). Other problematic situations include: playing sports and exercising outdoors (16%), driving (16%), working out in a gym (8%), when at work (7%) and hunting (3%).
The survey revealed nearly half of glasses wearers (45%) find foggy glasses a problem. The survey also revealed safety issues as an alarming three in five (59%) reported feeling unsafe with foggy glasses when driving.
Also, not surprisingly, a majority (61%) of respondents found their glasses fogged up the most during the winter, while just over one in five (23%) said summer. Further, when glasses fog, two-thirds (66%) felt frustrated while nearly one in four (24%) felt vulnerable.
Among those who do find foggy glasses a problem, most (56%) are interested in anti-fog lenses. The majority (53%) agreed anti-fog lenses would help them excel at their hobbies, and 73% would be interested in learning about anti-fog lenses.
"Fog is everywhere and can cause frustrating and unsafe experiences," said Carl Bracy, an executive with Essilor of America. "With Optifog, there’s finally an option for fog-free vision."
About EssilorEssilor is the leading manufacturer of optical lenses in the United States and is the market leader in progressive, high-index and anti-reflective coated lenses. A pioneer in the development and
production of ophthalmic lenses, Essilor employs more than 9,000 people throughout North America. Essilor manufactures optical lenses under the Varilux®, Crizal®, Xperio®, DEFINITY®, Thin&Lite® and other Essilor brand names. Essilor Laboratories of America (ELOA) is the largest, and most trusted, optical lab network in the U.S. and offers a wide choice of services and lens brands, including Essilor premium lenses, to eyecare professionals across the nation. Essilor of America, Inc. (Essilor) is a subsidiary of Paris-based Essilor International, a publicly held company traded on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (Reuters: ESSI.PA).
# # #
Varilux, Crizal, Xperio and DEFINITY are registered trademarks and Optifog is a trademark of Essilor International. Thin&Lite is a registered trademark of Essilor of America, Inc.
About the research
KRC Research conducted 1,000 online interviews with American adults who wear prescription eyeglasses. To qualify for the survey, respondents, aged 18 and older, needed to "almost always wear glasses" and experience fogging to some degree.
Data was collected Oct. 7-10, 2011.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
New Safety Window Cling
Essilor Prescription Safety Eyewear has created a new Window Cling for our eyecare providers & industrial customers. The cling is a subtle reminder that eye protection should be everyone's concern.
"Protect the only pair of eyes you have"
Contact me to obtain your free window cling today!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Fogging is a thing of the past!
Essilor Prescription Safety Eyewear is proud to introduce…
OPTIFOG™
Don’t Let Fog Blindfold You!
OPTIFOG™ lenses are a unique breakthrough in fog-free technology: patented fog-free top layer plus OPTIFOG™ Activator equals...truly long-lasting fog-free vision!
OPTIFOG™ lenses are the most advanced fog-free lenses!
OPTIFOG™: Available with Anti-Glare w/ TD2® or TD2®
• Easy to Clean • Dust repellent • Fog-Free • Scratch resistant • Glare reduction
No matter if it’s at work or at play…
OPTIFOG™
Don’t Let Fog Blindfold You!
OPTIFOG™ lenses are a unique breakthrough in fog-free technology: patented fog-free top layer plus OPTIFOG™ Activator equals...truly long-lasting fog-free vision!
OPTIFOG™ lenses are the most advanced fog-free lenses!
OPTIFOG™: Available with Anti-Glare w/ TD2® or TD2®
• Easy to Clean • Dust repellent • Fog-Free • Scratch resistant • Glare reduction
No matter if it’s at work or at play…
OPTIFOG™ has you seeing clearly!
Contact me for more information.
1-800-328-4912 ext 5069
Monday, May 2, 2011
Eye Protection In The Work Place
EYE PROTECTION IN THE WORKPLACE
Every day an estimated 1,000 eye injuries occur in American workplaces. The financial cost of these injuries is enormous--more than $300 million per year in lost production time, medical expenses, and workers compensation. No dollar figure can adequately reflect the personal toll these accidents take on the injured workers.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the 25 states and territories operating their own job safety and health programs are determined to help reduce eye injuries. In concert with efforts by concerned voluntary groups, OSHA has begun a nationwide information campaign to improve workplace eye protection.
Take a moment to think about possible eye hazards at your workplace. A 1980 survey by the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of about 1,000 minor eye injuries reveals how and why many on-the-job accidents occur.
WHAT CONTRIBUTES TO EYE INJURIES AT WORK?
• Not wearing eye protection. BLS reports that nearly three out of every five workers injured were not wearing eye protection at the time of the accident.
• Wearing the wrong kind of eye protection for the job. About 40 of the injured workers were wearing some form of eye protection when the accident occurred. These workers were most likely to be wearing eyeglasses with no side shields, though injuries among employees wearing full-cup or flat-fold side shields occurred, as well.
WHAT CAUSES EYE INJURIES?
• Flying particles. BLS found that almost 70% of the accidents studied resulted from flying or falling objects or sparks striking the eye. Injured workers estimated that nearly three-fifths of the objects were smaller than a pin head. Most of the particles were said to be traveling faster than a hand-thrown object when the accident occurred.
• Contact with chemicals caused one-fifth of the injuries. Other accidents were caused by objects swinging from a fixed or attached position, like tree limbs, ropes, chains, or tools which were pulled into the eye while the worker was using them.
WHERE DO ACCIDENTS OCCUR MOST OFTEN?
Craft work; industrial equipment operation. Potential eye hazards can be found in nearly every industry, but BLS reported that more than 40% of injuries studied occurred among craft workers, like mechanics, repairers, carpenters, and plumbers. Over a third of the injured workers were operatives, such as assemblers, sanders, and grinding machine operators. Laborers suffered about one-fifth of the eye injuries. Almost half the injured workers were employed in manufacturing; slightly more than 20% were in construction.
HOW CAN EYE INJURIES BE PREVENTED?
Always wear effective eye protection. OSHA standards require that employers provide workers with suitable eye protection. To be effective, the eyewear must be of the appropriate type for the hazard encountered and properly fitted. For example, the BLS survey showed that 94% of the injuries to workers wearing eye protection resulted from objects or chemicals going around or under the protector. Eye protective devices should allow for air to circulate between the eye and the lens. Only 13 workers injured while wearing eye protection reported breakage.
Nearly one-fifth of the injured workers with eye protection wore face shields or welding helmets. However, only six percent of the workers injured while wearing eye protection wore goggles, which generally offer better protection for the eyes. Best protection is afforded when goggles are worn with face shields.
Better training and education. BLS reported that most workers were hurt while doing their regular jobs. Workers injured while not wearing protective eyewear most often said they believed it was not required by the situation. Even though the vast majority of employers furnished eye protection at no cost to employees, about 40% of the workers received no eye safety training on where and what kind of eyewear should be used.
Maintenance: Eye protection devices must be properly maintained. Scratched and dirty devices reduce vision, cause glare and may contribute to accidents.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
• The OSHA website or your nearest OSHA area office. Safety and health experts are available to explain mandatory requirements for effective eye protection and answer questions. They can also refer you to an on-site consultation service available in nearly every state through which you can get free, penalty-free advice for eliminating possible eye hazards, designing a training program, or other safety and health matters.
o Don't know where the nearest federal or state office is? Call an OSHA Regional Office at the U.S. Department of Labor in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Denver, San Francisco, or Seattle.
• The National Society to Prevent Blindness. This voluntary health organization is dedicated to preserving sight and has developed excellent information and training materials for preventing eye injuries at work. Its 26 affiliates nationwide may also provide consultation in developing effective eye safety programs. For more information and a publications catalog, write the National Society to Prevent Blindness, 79 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016-7896.
EYE PROTECTION WORKS!
BLS reported that more than 50% of workers injured while wearing eye protection thought the eyewear had minimized their injuries. But nearly half the workers also felt that another type of protection could have better prevented or reduced the injuries they suffered.
It is estimated that 90% of eye injuries can be prevented through the use of proper protective eyewear. That is our goal and, by working together, OSHA, employers, workers, and health organizations can make it happen.
Every day an estimated 1,000 eye injuries occur in American workplaces. The financial cost of these injuries is enormous--more than $300 million per year in lost production time, medical expenses, and workers compensation. No dollar figure can adequately reflect the personal toll these accidents take on the injured workers.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the 25 states and territories operating their own job safety and health programs are determined to help reduce eye injuries. In concert with efforts by concerned voluntary groups, OSHA has begun a nationwide information campaign to improve workplace eye protection.
Take a moment to think about possible eye hazards at your workplace. A 1980 survey by the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of about 1,000 minor eye injuries reveals how and why many on-the-job accidents occur.
WHAT CONTRIBUTES TO EYE INJURIES AT WORK?
• Not wearing eye protection. BLS reports that nearly three out of every five workers injured were not wearing eye protection at the time of the accident.
• Wearing the wrong kind of eye protection for the job. About 40 of the injured workers were wearing some form of eye protection when the accident occurred. These workers were most likely to be wearing eyeglasses with no side shields, though injuries among employees wearing full-cup or flat-fold side shields occurred, as well.
WHAT CAUSES EYE INJURIES?
• Flying particles. BLS found that almost 70% of the accidents studied resulted from flying or falling objects or sparks striking the eye. Injured workers estimated that nearly three-fifths of the objects were smaller than a pin head. Most of the particles were said to be traveling faster than a hand-thrown object when the accident occurred.
• Contact with chemicals caused one-fifth of the injuries. Other accidents were caused by objects swinging from a fixed or attached position, like tree limbs, ropes, chains, or tools which were pulled into the eye while the worker was using them.
WHERE DO ACCIDENTS OCCUR MOST OFTEN?
Craft work; industrial equipment operation. Potential eye hazards can be found in nearly every industry, but BLS reported that more than 40% of injuries studied occurred among craft workers, like mechanics, repairers, carpenters, and plumbers. Over a third of the injured workers were operatives, such as assemblers, sanders, and grinding machine operators. Laborers suffered about one-fifth of the eye injuries. Almost half the injured workers were employed in manufacturing; slightly more than 20% were in construction.
HOW CAN EYE INJURIES BE PREVENTED?
Always wear effective eye protection. OSHA standards require that employers provide workers with suitable eye protection. To be effective, the eyewear must be of the appropriate type for the hazard encountered and properly fitted. For example, the BLS survey showed that 94% of the injuries to workers wearing eye protection resulted from objects or chemicals going around or under the protector. Eye protective devices should allow for air to circulate between the eye and the lens. Only 13 workers injured while wearing eye protection reported breakage.
Nearly one-fifth of the injured workers with eye protection wore face shields or welding helmets. However, only six percent of the workers injured while wearing eye protection wore goggles, which generally offer better protection for the eyes. Best protection is afforded when goggles are worn with face shields.
Better training and education. BLS reported that most workers were hurt while doing their regular jobs. Workers injured while not wearing protective eyewear most often said they believed it was not required by the situation. Even though the vast majority of employers furnished eye protection at no cost to employees, about 40% of the workers received no eye safety training on where and what kind of eyewear should be used.
Maintenance: Eye protection devices must be properly maintained. Scratched and dirty devices reduce vision, cause glare and may contribute to accidents.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
• The OSHA website or your nearest OSHA area office. Safety and health experts are available to explain mandatory requirements for effective eye protection and answer questions. They can also refer you to an on-site consultation service available in nearly every state through which you can get free, penalty-free advice for eliminating possible eye hazards, designing a training program, or other safety and health matters.
o Don't know where the nearest federal or state office is? Call an OSHA Regional Office at the U.S. Department of Labor in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Denver, San Francisco, or Seattle.
• The National Society to Prevent Blindness. This voluntary health organization is dedicated to preserving sight and has developed excellent information and training materials for preventing eye injuries at work. Its 26 affiliates nationwide may also provide consultation in developing effective eye safety programs. For more information and a publications catalog, write the National Society to Prevent Blindness, 79 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016-7896.
EYE PROTECTION WORKS!
BLS reported that more than 50% of workers injured while wearing eye protection thought the eyewear had minimized their injuries. But nearly half the workers also felt that another type of protection could have better prevented or reduced the injuries they suffered.
It is estimated that 90% of eye injuries can be prevented through the use of proper protective eyewear. That is our goal and, by working together, OSHA, employers, workers, and health organizations can make it happen.
This is one of a series of fact sheets highlighting U.S. Department of Labor programs. It is intended as a general description only and does not carry the force of legal opinion.
This information will be made available to sensory impaired individuals upon request. Voice phone: (202) 523-8151. TDD message referral phone: 1-800-326-2577.
U.S. Department of Labor
Program Highlights
Fact Sheet No. OSHA 92-03
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Check Out Essilor Prescription Safety Eyewear!
Want to learn more about Essilor Prescription Safety Eyewear?
Go check out a quick three minute video about our company! Click on the link below.
If you have questions about our safety eyewear programs for your company...shoot me an email!
http://www.impactmovie.com/essilorpse
Happy viewing!
Go check out a quick three minute video about our company! Click on the link below.
If you have questions about our safety eyewear programs for your company...shoot me an email!
http://www.impactmovie.com/essilorpse
Happy viewing!
Beware of Glare For Safety
Good vision is an essential part of driving safely, and more than 90 percent of decisions and reactions made behind the wheel depend on it. While many believe a bright, sunny day is optimal for driving, the reality is that blinding glare from sun, snow and vehicles can be a significant contributing factor to fatal auto accidents. Additionally, a recent survey commissioned by Essilor of America, Inc., the world leader in eyeglass lenses, revealed the disturbing fact that 20 percent of eyeglass wearers sometimes drive without their prescription glasses and instead wear nonprescription sunglasses, quickly making day driving unnecessarily treacherous.
Glare Dangers
When driving, consider the following tips to minimize dangers from glare.
• Drive carefully and keep a safe distance between your car and the car ahead of you.
• Keep your car’s windshield clean.
• Use the sun visor.
• Rest your eyes and take frequent breaks during sunny conditions.
• Purchase a pair of polarized, prescription sunglasses if you wear eyeglasses, as they cut the glare much more effectively than over-the-counter sunglasses.
The Importance Of Polarized Lenses
For blinding glare when driving, simple solutions abound in the form of polarized, prescription sunglasses. In fact, a clinical study conducted by Essilor as a precursor to the survey found that driver reaction times improve by one-third of a second for drivers who wear polarized lenses. For a car traveling 50 miles per hour, one-third of a second allows a driver to stop 23 feet sooner, or the length of an intersection. In glare-intense situations, polarized lenses, improve vision clarity by 75 percent, as opposed to ordinary sun lenses, allowing wearers to enjoy better clarity of vision.
Sixty percent of eyeglass wearers surveyed agree that when driving during the day, glare from sun and snow makes it difficult to see while driving; however, those with prescription sunglasses, particularly those with polarized lenses experience less trouble. Currently, only one-third of eyeglass wearers have prescription sunglasses with polarized lenses, so it’s critical that consumers discuss with their eye care professionals the lifesaving benefits of polarized, prescription sunglasses.
For More Information
visit http://www.xperiousa.com/
Glare Dangers
When driving, consider the following tips to minimize dangers from glare.
• Drive carefully and keep a safe distance between your car and the car ahead of you.
• Keep your car’s windshield clean.
• Use the sun visor.
• Rest your eyes and take frequent breaks during sunny conditions.
• Purchase a pair of polarized, prescription sunglasses if you wear eyeglasses, as they cut the glare much more effectively than over-the-counter sunglasses.
The Importance Of Polarized Lenses
For blinding glare when driving, simple solutions abound in the form of polarized, prescription sunglasses. In fact, a clinical study conducted by Essilor as a precursor to the survey found that driver reaction times improve by one-third of a second for drivers who wear polarized lenses. For a car traveling 50 miles per hour, one-third of a second allows a driver to stop 23 feet sooner, or the length of an intersection. In glare-intense situations, polarized lenses, improve vision clarity by 75 percent, as opposed to ordinary sun lenses, allowing wearers to enjoy better clarity of vision.
Sixty percent of eyeglass wearers surveyed agree that when driving during the day, glare from sun and snow makes it difficult to see while driving; however, those with prescription sunglasses, particularly those with polarized lenses experience less trouble. Currently, only one-third of eyeglass wearers have prescription sunglasses with polarized lenses, so it’s critical that consumers discuss with their eye care professionals the lifesaving benefits of polarized, prescription sunglasses.
For More Information
visit http://www.xperiousa.com/
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
EHS Today
Essilor PSE is sponsering the PPE section of the EHS Today website until October!
There is a multitude of information on eye, face, and head protection. You'll also find a link to our Essilor PSE video via our Logo; it is a three minute clip of our prescription safety eyewear solutions.
Make sure to click on "related content" to read three articles specifically on Prescription Safety Eyewear!
Have a safe day!
Get Essilor PSE video clip at: www.impactmovie.com/essilorpse
Get more info at: http://www.ehstoday.com/
There is a multitude of information on eye, face, and head protection. You'll also find a link to our Essilor PSE video via our Logo; it is a three minute clip of our prescription safety eyewear solutions.
Make sure to click on "related content" to read three articles specifically on Prescription Safety Eyewear!
Have a safe day!
Get Essilor PSE video clip at: www.impactmovie.com/essilorpse
Get more info at: http://www.ehstoday.com/
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Some Info About Essilor:
Essilor International, S.A., is a Paris, France, based company operating in over 70 countries worldwide. Essilor is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of ophthalmic lens products; in the United States operates as Essilor of America, Inc., from offices in Dallas, Texas, and St. Petersburg, Florida. Substantial portions of Essilor’s research, development, and manufacturing are U.S. based.
As an integral part of its U.S. operations, Essilor maintains a network of 74 wholesale ophthalmic laboratories throughout the country. Essilor Laboratories of America are strategically located from coast-to-coast, giving us a unique ability to service industry as well as the eye care provider. Some Essilor laboratory names that may be locally familiar are: Omega Optical (ORCO Safety), Southern Optical, Twin City Optical, WOS, Duffens Optical, Bell Optical, Optical Supply (OSI), Kosh Ophthalmic, Crown Optical, Bartley, Opti-Craft, and Custom Eyes, to name a few.
Safety eyewear is a very important aspect of Essilor’s overall prescription lens services, and is a direct beneficiary of Essilor’s latest lens material and fabrication technologies. Essilor’s immense commitment to research and development of improved materials and designs has brought to the consumer proprietary brands such as Varilux® progressive lenses, TD2® scratch coating, Crizal® premium anti-reflective/ scratch coating, and LiteStyle®/ Airwear® polycarbonate materials. These products are available to the industrial safety customer and are the most technologically advanced products in use today.
Together with our safety frame suppliers/partners and with our extensive eye care provider network, Essilor Prescription Safety Eyewear Sales provides to industry the finest safety eyewear available. Through our laboratory network and dedicated Safety Consultants, this is achieved accurately, quickly, and competitively.
For further information about Essilor’s safety programs, please contact an
Essilor Industrial Safety Consultant by calling 1-800-328-4912.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Hidden Costs of Eye Injuries
Not Having a Prescription Safety Eyewear Program
Could Be Hazardous To Your Bottom Line!
Why have an eye safety program?
The reasons for having a safety eyewear program are apparent: For one thing, the law says you must if there are any dangers of flying particles. Plus there are the costs that could be incurred as a result of an injury. Certainly, most businesses operate in hopes of generating a profit. Controlling expenses is one way of helping to increase the overall profitability of a company.
First, there are the insured costs:
· Insurance premiums: health care, disability and property damage.
· Worker’s compensation
But there are also the “hidden” costs. You must consider the total cost of an injury, not just the ones you can readily identify.
The uninsured (hidden) costs:
· Wages paid for time lost by the uninjured workers.
· Cost of damage to material and equipment.
· Cost of wages paid for time lost by the injured worker.
(Other than that paid by workmans compensation)
· Extra cost of overtime work necessitated by the accident.
· Cost of wages paid to the supervisors for time spent on the accident investigation.
· Wage cost caused by decreased output of injured worker after return to work.
· Cost of learning period of new replacement worker.
· Uninsured medical cost borne by the company (those caring for the injured worker)
· Cost of time spent by management and clerical workers on investigations or in the processing of compensation application forms.
· Other costs such as; equipment rental, contracts lost, bonus loss, litigation.
There’s no doubt about it, an effective eye safety program will definitely help to minimize your worker’s compensation claims. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the average cost of a disabling eye injury at $2,949 in indemnity compensation and $994 for medical payments – at total of $3,943. This results in a total cost to American industry of $354,870,000 per year. This figure does not include other indirect costs that were identified in the list above.
The average cost of the prescription safety eyewear is approximately $65. That means 60 employees could be provided with prescription safety glasses for the “unhidden” costs of just one eye injury!
What the law says about it:
As part of the OSHA audit process, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) programs are evaluated in terms of compliance to the established standards. If a company’s safety program is not being administrated correctly, the OSHA inspector has the ability to impose fines for non-compliance. These fines directly affect the bottom line of a business and are especially annoying because they could all be avoided with the proper safety programs.
The OSHA regulation you should refer to for a better understanding of the law is 29CFR1910.133. See the Titmus Guide for the Employer for a personal copy.
Understanding the ANSI Z87 standards:
So often, employees are found to be wearing dress frames with polycarbonate lenses. Then they find a pair of side shields that appear to fit the frame thinking that they are meeting OSHA’s requirements. The OSHA regulations refer to the ANSI Z87 standards for eye and face protection.
Frames, lenses and shields are all tested to ensure they meet the ANSI Z87 standards. Side shields are DESIGNED to provide impact resistance with the intention of protecting the wearer. The shields are shot, while on the frame, which is mounted to a head form, with a ¼ steel ball at a speed of 150 feet per second while the frame is turned at different angles. If the shields are not designed to properly fit the frame, they may suffer fractures or even break.
Safety lenses must meet special requirements both in the manufacture and testing in order to meet the ANSI Z87 requirement for safety.
Both plano (non-prescription) and prescription lenses must meet those requirements before they can be monogrammed with the manufacturer’s logo. The logo must be on the lenses to show they meet the ANSI standards. This logo enables identification of the manufacturer, which in the case of prescription lenses, is the laboratory.
And added benefit:
Another benefit to having an eye safety program is that safety programs are very important to the well-being of employees. It is human nature to avoid causing harm or injury to ourselves. For this reason, companies that promote and advocate safety create a feeling among workers that they care about their personal health and well-being. Aside from all of the previously mentioned reason for establishing an eye safety program, it is the law!
The above information was provided by:
Titmus Optical, Inc.
3811 Corporate Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
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