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Ultraviolet and Infrared Light – It’s what you can’t see that’s dangerous

For most of us, flipping a wall switch is pretty much all we know about light. But, what we don’t know can hurt us – especially our eyes. Both ultraviolet (UV) radiation and infrared (IR) radiation are potentially dangerous and exposure is common in many workplaces, so understanding what makes… Read More

Why does my safety eyewear hurt to wear?

More than 700 Canadian workers per day sustain eye injuries1 on the job resulting in lost time and/or temporary or permanent vision loss. Since a majority of these injuries are preventable, let’s look at one of the reasons workers are not wearing safety eyewear. Very simply, it can hurt to… Read More

Side shields for safety eye wear – What are the requirements?

If you have been working in industry in North America since the 1980s and early 1990s you will probably remember the old-fashioned safety glasses. They were most unattractive and had side shields that looked to have been riveted onto the arms. In those days if you wore prescription glasses it… Read More

6 Steps for Fighting Winter Fog – Why safety glasses fog and what you can do about it

While safety glasses need to be worn to provide protection, lens fogging can also create a significant safety issue. If you take the glasses off to clear the fog you can be creating a safety hazard and possibly a compliance issue. For construction workers, welders, first responders, and many other… Read More

Digital Eye Strain is a growing concern in Alberta

Today we are immersed in a virtual sea of technology and the devices needed to connect to it. The average household in Canada has multiple devices per person and statistics show that in millennial households there are on average over 4 devices per person. With this increase in digital technology,… Read More

Eye Safety 101

Safety eyewear hasn’t always been part of the personal protective equipment worn at the worksite. With the introduction of formalized occupational health and safety legislation in the late 1970s, the use of safety eyewear became part of every worker’s regular workwear. The early prototypes were bulky, clunky, awkward, uncomfortable and… Read More

Can your eye safety program have high standards and low costs at the same time?

Yes it can. The right program will deliver both direct and indirect cost savings—and value for both the company and the individual worker. In fact, high standards and good value should go hand-in-hand when you have the right strategy for your company. The best way to improve your occupational vision… Read More

Not all workplace safety eyewear is created equal

The right fit with the right equipment for the right person and job… is critical. Sometimes the most important things in our lives are things we take for granted. Like our vision. Wake up in the morning. Open our eyes. And there the world is. But imagine waking up and… Read More

Helping Your Employees See the Benefits of Eye Safety in the Workplace

As a health and safety professional you’re not just an administrator or an advisor, you’re an advocate. Are you passionate about health and safety in the workplace? If you’re an occupational health and safety professional—or if you’ve been given responsibility for that within your company—you spend a lot of time… Read More

Macular Degeneration in the Workplace

Macular Degeneration (also known as AMD, Age-related Macular Degeneration) can be quite hazardous in the workplace. Although this condition is not painful, it can cause difficulty for crucial visual tasks such as driving, reading and recognizing faces. What is Macular Degeneration? Macular degeneration affects macula, the central area at the… Read More

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