Secrets of choosing open safety glasses

During heavy work, which is accompanied by mechanical radiation, chemical and thermal effects on human organs, the presence of personal protective equipment is a mandatory aspect, which is provided for by law and is controlled by specialized bodies. Safety glasses are one of the attributes of protective equipment, with the help of which you can completely protect your eyes from various kinds of negative effects. In this article, we decided to talk specifically about open-type goggles, define their features, types and selection criteria.

Protecting eyes from harmful effects is the main task of every employee, whose type of activity is related to the technological process.

This accessory must be characterized by:

• high-quality manufacturing material;
• reliability;
• wear resistance;
• tightness;
• shock resistance;
• fire resistance.

The level of eye protection depends on how high quality the glasses are.

There are a number of functions that such products perform.

• Protection of the organs of vision from mechanical damage. For the manufacture of such models, plastic is used. Suitable for workers in the woodworking and metallurgical industries, locksmiths and when using garden power tools.
• Preventing radiation from entering the eyes. For the manufacture of open-type glasses, high-quality materials and special light filters are used. Such models are used in welding. They prevent laser and ultraviolet rays from affecting the eyes.
• Prevention of thermal burns. Glasses protect from hot steam, heat radiation. They are made of glass, used in the field of metallurgy.
• Prevention of chemical burns. The products have a streamlined design, fit snugly to the eye sockets and do not allow the penetration of corrosive steam. For their manufacture, only those materials are used that are characterized by resistance to aggressive chemicals.

The range of open-type goggles is quite diverse today. There are many models from different manufacturers that differ in appearance, material of manufacture, scope, physical and technical properties.

According to this regulatory document, they can be:

• without filters with direct ventilation - prevent contact with the eyes of radio waves and radiation;
• without filters - designed to protect the organs of vision from the ingress of small solid elements into them;
• with light filters - protect eyes from various radiation;
• with indirect ventilation without filters - this is a universal type, protect from various types of pollution and injury.

Among all the companies that manufacture personal protective equipment, clothing and accessories, I would like to note the following.

• Univet. For production, the company uses exclusively shockproof materials. The models UNIVET ™ 506UP (506U. 03.00.00) and 546 (546.03.45.00) are in demand with the consumer.

• Uvex. The company's accessories are resistant to mechanical and chemical attack, equipped with multi-colored lenses that allow the use of glasses both outdoors and indoors.The most relevant today are the IKS-TREND (9177085), AI-VO (9160076) (RS 5-2.5) models.

Personal protective equipment, especially glasses, must be chosen correctly, taking into account the basic criteria and norms. When purchasing protective accessories, consider:

• type of work and scope of activity where the accessory will be used;
• compliance of PPE with all the rules and regulations of the Labor Code;
• availability of quality certificates that confirm the quality and reliability of products;
• design features - how tightly the glasses fit to the eyes, the thickness of the glass, how they are attached, the material of manufacture;
• the presence of ventilation - it is desirable that the accessory was with ventilation, such models do not fog up, it is comfortable to work in them;
• the presence of light filters.

Also, the manufacturer and the price are of great importance. It is best to choose safety glasses from well-known brands. Make a purchase in specialized stores, make sure you have the necessary documents for the product and ask for a warranty card.

What building glasses are better, see the video.