Our eyes are the most sensitive part of our body that is why we must protect it all the time. This is most especially true if you are working in high danger zones like construction fields, productions, laboratory and maintenance working stations. Safety glasses are the most commonly used safety products for the eyes. These are used to protect the eyes from chemical splatters and flying debris. That is why we can often see these safety products by construction workers, as well as maintenance technicians.
There are various types of safety glasses and its thickness varies depending on the particular application from where you are going to use the safety glasses. For example safety glasses that are designed for construction purposes are thicker and are sturdier compare to the glasses used in laboratories. Construction safety glasses have sturdier frames and lens simply because woods and debris can create stronger impact compare to blood and chemical spatters. Safety glasses also feature adjustable ratchet, which is why every glasses can fit all face frames; from small to big face frames.
There‘s also another type of safety glasses that can be worn over corrective glasses and contact lenses, as well as those that offer extreme eye protection. Safety eye goggles are wraparound safety glasses that are commonly used for construction and welding applications. Both safety goggles and glasses are available in different lens colors and are designed to meet ANSI’s standard for quality. The brands of safety glasses and goggles that are mostly favored are UVEX, PYRAMEX, Cruz, Taffmasters, Wilsons, Prinzing, Buddy, Unilens and finally, the SMITH & WESSON safety glasses.