EYE PROTECTION EYE INJURY AND DAMAGE IS A REAL AND ALL TOO COMMON WORKPLACE RISK, PARTICULARLY IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THE INSTANCE OF CHEMICAL SPLASH, FLYING DEBRIS, PROTRUDING OBJECTS OR WORKPLACE MISADVENTURE IS RELATIVELY HIGH. Eye strain and ocular damage from ultraviolet (UV) radiation is also of significant concern, and as a result a minimum of 99% protection against harmful UV radiation should be worn. Selection of ‘fit for purpose’ eyewear with the correct type of lens is based upon the employers’ workplace assessment. Our safety eyewear offering includes a comprehensive range of frame styles, lens shapes and coatings that mitigate risk and increase safety in most work application areas. All safety eyewear products we sell are manufactured and certified to the most recent Australian Standards AS/NZS 1337 and comply with all identity marking requirements.
EYE PROTECTION STANDARDS
The Australian Eye Protection Standard considers the risks of injury and provides guidelines to mitigate against them. Selecting the wrong type of safety glasses or goggles in handling the application hazard can have serious consequences. It is important to consider possible risks including velocity, size and the nature of the hazard when evaluating the right eyewear. The Standards for protective eyewear provides an excellent source of information and assistance. This Standard sets out recommended practices for the protection of the eyes of persons at work, against hazards such as flying particulates, dust, splashing materials and molten metals, harmful gases, vapours and aerosols, high-intensity radiation generated during welding operations and furnace work. Guidance is given on the selection of eye protectors appropriate to the use of particular lasers. Additional guidance is provided for manufacturers and dispensers of prescription lenses on the requirements for production of prescription personal eye protectors. AS/NZS 1336:1997 RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR OCCUPATIONAL EYE PROTECTION This Standard specifies minimum requirements for non-prescription eye and face protectors and associated oculars. They are designed to provide protection for the eyes and faces of persons against common occupational hazards such as flying particles and fragments, dusts, splashing materials and molten metals, harmful gases, vapours and aerosols. Requirements for optical qualities and low, medium, high and very high impact resistance are given and appendices describing appropriate test methods are included in this Standard. Requirements for prescription-eye protectors against low and medium impact are given in AS/NZS 1337.6. Requirements for eye protectors against laser radiation are given in AS/NZS 1337, Parts 4 and 5. The aim of this Standard is to assist in the provision of safe, efficient and comfortable vision in the occupational situation, including consideration of the need for protection against sun glare and optical radiation in the natural environment. The Standard does not apply to filter oculars for protection against optical radiations generated by industrial processes, which are dealt with in AS/NZS 1338. AS/NZS 1338.1:1992 FILTERS FOR EYE PROTECTORS • Filters for protection against radiation generated in welding and allied operations AS/NZS 1338.2:1992 FILTERS FOR EYE PROTECTORS • Filters for protection against ultraviolet radiation AS/NZS 1338.3:1992 FILTERS FOR EYE PROTECTORS • Filters for protection against infra-red radiation IMPACT PROTECTION RATING Impact protection is described as metres per second at which a particulate travels as described by Standard AS/NZS 1337.1:2010. LOW IMPACT - Tested front on at 12m/sec MEDIUM IMPACT - Tested front on, as well as side-on at 45m/sec HIGH IMPACT - Tested front on, as well as side-on at 120m/sec VERY HIGH IMPACT - Tested front on, as well as side-on at 190m/sec AS/NZS 1337.1:2010 PERSONAL EYE PROTECTION – Eye and face protectors for occupational applications *PLEASE NOTE: This new Standard supersedes the previous Standard AS/NZS 1337:1992
OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS
Eye injuries, whatever the source, can result in anything from simple irritation to total blindness.
HAZARD
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Chipping, drilling, grinding, riveting, crushing, woodworking, masonry & general dusty conditions
MECHANICAL Foreign objects (dust and solids), impact of flying fragment, solid particles THERMAL Hot Liquids splash, flame, extreme cold
Fire department & emergency services
OPTICAL RADIATION Glare/Visible light
Working outdoors in bright sun & driving
OPTICAL RADIATION - UV Ultraviolet, infrared, visible light, laser HEAT - IR Hot sparks, molten, metal ELECTRICAL Direct contact, electric arcs caused by short circuits CHEMICAL Splash and irritating mists, acids, lyes
Electric arc welding, gas welding, cutting, torch brazing
Electric arc welding, furnace operations, pouring, casting
Working on power distribution plants & electrical work
Acid and chemical handling, degreasing, plating, pouring & spraying
BIOLOGICAL Bacteria, viruses and spores
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Healthcare industry, labs & pandemic
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