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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

Laser Protective Eyewear

Are you working with laser beams, or laser devices? According to the Canadian Standards Association, section z94.3.1-09, there are special considerations with regard to the safety of your eyes and laser light. The class of the laser (which is determined by its power) determines if laser safety eyewear is needed. Read More

Eye Strain Solutions

The day gets long, long, and longer, and you are still staring at that same computer screen. Your eyes feel tired, and you feel a dull headache. The worst part is, it’s a pattern that repeats day after day, year after year. Why is this so hard on your eyes?… Read More

Eye Tests Important For Workplace Safety

There are many kinds of eye examination procedures used by Doctors of Optometry. Beyond simply checking a person’s ability to focus, they test the eyes in ways which are highly relevant to safety in the workplace – from light adjustment to depth perception and colour blindness. Here’s an overview of… Read More

Handy Apps for Office Workers

Terrific news, friends. In the past, we’ve shared information with you about how important it is to use the 20-20-20 rule to protect your eyesight while working long hours at computer screens. This handy rule of thumb is recommended by Doctors of Optometry and other eye professionals around the globe,… Read More

What is an Eye Health Exam?

Eye safety involves more than simply wearing safety glasses. It requires regular eye health examinations by a Doctor of Optometry annually. But you might say, “Well, I can see fine, so why do I need an eye health exam?” Eye exams cover much more than just your ability to focus. … Read More

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