The Importance of Safety Goggles for Eye Protection in Workplace

2% of the workplace accident will cause permanent disability in employees. 4% of the accident will lead to a suspension of work. 7% of the accidents will directly endanger the vision of employees, which is a very high proportion. Any blind accident is extremely serious.

Safety eye goggles play a very important role in eye protection when working in workplace. Correct use and maintenance of safety goggles are important for workplace safety and workers’ eye health.

The reasons are as follows:

1. The eye is fragile and easy to be injured. Tissues such as corneal, eyelids, and conjunctiva are more susceptible to trauma than the skin.
2. After the eye damage, it can cause permanent damage, such as Pier, scratchingmay cause corneal perforation, which seriously affects vision.
3. There are obvious risksof eye injury in the working environment. Wood chips, chemicals, laser, etc. are likely to cause burns or bacterial infections.
4. The debris falling in the mechanical operation is easy to fly to the eyes, such as drilling, cutting, welding and other manual operations.
5. The chemical liquid splashing in the laboratory has a heavy effect on the eyes and it is difficult to control.
6. There are potential harm on the industrial production line, such as dust, high temperature objects, laser, etc.
7. Eye goggles can cover eyesto prevent side damage from sideways.
8. Compared with medical treatment costs, focusing on prevention and management is more affordable and reliable.
9. Providing appropriate eye goggles is the basic security measures and is the legal responsibility of the enterprise.

1. Make sure the goggles fit your vision. Goggles have different powers. Please choose the appropriate goggles according to the refractive index of your eyes.
2. When wearing goggles, look around and make sure the lenses completely cover the area around your eyes. Don’t let the frames get caught on your eyes or eyelashes.
3. Keep the goggle lenses clean and free from oil and condensation. Dust or dirt will affect the viewing field.
4. Replace goggles regularly. The ability of lenses to resist powder scratches will decrease over time. Generally replaced every 1-2 years.
5. When wearing goggles, do not touch the lens surface with your hands to avoid scratching the lens surface and affecting your vision.
6. When wearing goggles for work or activities, choose a version that meets the task requirements, such as protective goggles with stronger performance.
7. When storing, use a special holding bag or glasses case to place it in a clean and dry place to prevent deformation and scratches.

Due to its special materials, safety googles need to be properly maintained to extend their service life and better protect our eyes.

1. When we temporarily placesafety goggles, we need to face the convex surface of the goggles, otherwise the lenses will be scraped.
2. Wipe the lens with a dedicated cloth, and hold the frame on the side of the lens with your hand to avoid excessive force of the frame or lens damage.
3. If the lens is stained with dust, dry wiping can easily scratch the lens. It is recommended to rinse the lenses with clean water first, absorb the water with paper towels, and then wipe them dry with a special glasses cloth.
4. When the lenses are very dirty, clean them with a low-concentration neutral detergent, then rinse them with clean water.
5. When not wearing goggles, wrap the goggles with glasses cloth and put them in the goggles case. Avoid contact with corrosive items when saving, otherwise the lensesandthe frame will deteriorate and discolor.
6. It is recommended not to use goggles that have scratches or stains.

Correctly wearing and maintaining goggles is an effective measure to prevent eye damage and pursue safe production.