About Eye Protection
In most day to day tasks loose flying particles can occur in almost any working environment, resulting in the need of a mandatory requirement of eye protection for workers. Injuries to the eye can lead to pain, workplace dismissal, loss of money and potentially damaged eyesight.
Amongst some of the most common threats to the eye include; wood chips, paint chips, concrete particles and small fixings. Workers eyes are constantly under threat and risk from impact hazards. It’s an employer’s responsibility to ensure suitable eye protection is provided to all personnel at risk of damage to the eyes.
| BS: EN REFERENCE | MEANING | SYMBOL |
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| EN166 | Indicates the Quality of the Ocular (Class 1 is the Best) | 1, 2, 3 |
| EN166 | Suitable for High Speed Particles, Low Energy Impact | F |
| EN166 | Suitable for High Speed Particles, Medium Energy Impact | B |
| EN166 | Resistant to High Speed Particles at Extreme Temperature | T |
| EN166 | Resistant to Molten Metals and Hot Solids (Frame) | 9 |
| EN166 | Resistant to Liquid Droplets or Liquid Splashes (Frame) | 3 |
| EN166 | Resistant to Short Circuit Electric Arc (Oculars) | 8 |
| EN170 | Specification for UV Filters | - |
| EN172 | Specification for Sun Glare Filters for Industrial Use | - |
Eye Protection Types
Safety Spectacles
Safety spectacles are most suited to lower impact activities including DIY and gardening. Often companies or constructions sites will have a policy for workers to wear spectacles on site.
Safety Goggles
Ideal for protection against mechanical risk from high speed particles. Any situations that involves excessive force or pressurised equipment requires the use of goggles; nail guns, compressed tools, cutting and grinding equipment etc.
Coverspecs
The solution for those who need to wear prescription spectacles with safety eyewear. With extra space on the front and lateral sides; the wearer can use both items of eyewear simultaneously without any discomfort.
Safety Spectacle Lens Types
Clear
Suitable for most lighting conditions and the most natural lens to view through all year round.
Smoke
Ideal for sunlight or glare is affecting the users view, most common during summer months.
ESP/Yellow
Provides a light enhancing effect; best for low light environments e.g. dawn, dusk and artificial lighting.
Prescription Eyewear
Available in a range of stylish designs the latest prescription safety eyewear from Bolle is available at Tiger Supplies.
Manufactured to specification, each set of lenses can be applied into a range of frame designs. Using three types of lens materials and three types of lens design (single vision, bifocal and progressive) we can tailor your eyewear to meet your vision requirements.
Created to help you maintain your vision in hazardous environments without having to rely on multiple pairs of eyewear, our extensive range of will provide protection from a range of impact and splash hazards with the same protection ratings as standard safety eyewear.
Simply call us to complete a form detailing your specific eye examination details and your fitting sizes and we will arrange to have the eyewear of your choice made without delay.