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Your workplace eye safety policy checklist

By Glyn Jones Occupational Health & Safety Program Requirements Alberta legislation requires employers to develop an occupational health and safety (OHS) program. The cornerstone of any OHS program is a written policy, which helps to: define and promote the program, describe the commitment of the employer and employees to… Read More

Safety eyewear advances that have made a difference

By Glyn Jones The History of Safety Eyewear The first safety eyewear was developed in the early part of the twentieth century. In 1909, the Julius King Optical Company in the United States developed the first safety goggle in collaboration with American Optical. They were called SANIGLAS. A few years… Read More

Why “fit” is the most important aspect of choosing safety eyewear

By Glyn Jones Why “one size fits all” seldom works Despite millions of workers wearing safety eyewear to protect their eyes from the many hazards at work, eye injuries caused by flying debris, chemicals, radiation, and other factors are common. Yet, protecting your eyes from injury is as… Read More

Safety eyewear needs for different worksite hazards

By Glyn Jones Workplace Hazard Assessment A key to preventing eye injuries in any hazardous environment is recognizing the hazards, following an objective process for hazard evaluation, and selecting and implementing an appropriate control strategy. Safety eyewear is typically part of the control strategy and the type of… Read More

How to properly take care of your safety eyewear

By Glyn Jones Best Practices for Optimal Protection Like all tools essential for completing work safely, safety eyewear needs to be cared for properly if it is to function as expected. The key to an employee’s success in maintaining and caring for their safety eyewear is helping them… Read More

Technological advances impact safety eyewear.

By Glyn Jones Safety Eyewear is Better than Ever In today’s workplaces, safety eyewear is worn by millions of workers every day. The industries that make the frames and lenses for their safety glasses are well aware of the demand for wearable, industry-specific glasses, which is the… Read More

What makes a safety eyewear lens stronger than a regular lens – What are the options?

By Glyn Jones Modern Safety Eyewear Lenses Eyeglasses have been used to correct vision problems for hundreds of years. Their use as safety eyewear dates back to 1880 when P. Johnson’s patented “eye protector” was used to reduce eye exposure to the bright light associated with… Read More

Integrate eye safety into your ongoing safety education and training.

By Glyn Jones Eye safety and injury prevention are important topics to include in your workplace safety education and training program. The goal is to provide information about the causes of eye injuries, the types of eye protection, and first-aid procedures for various eye injuries. Part of the training and… Read More

Nine Things You Can Do to Ensure Wintertime Eye Safety

Winter has arrived in Alberta, but eye safety doesn’t stop just because the snow starts to fly. While we all pull out the heavy winter coats, toques, and mitts, our eyes are often neglected. We are blessed with cold but gloriously sunny days, and the intense glare from snow and… Read More

8 Things you can do to prevent eye injuries in the workplace.

By Glyn Jones, for Eyesafe/Alberta Association of Optometrists Employees work in a wide range of work environments, many of which create a risk of eye injury. An estimated 2000 Canadians sustain eye injuries that require medical attention every day, according to a study by Canadian National Institute for the Blind… Read More

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