Eye protection - Articles - Page 15

Who's at risk for eye damage from the sun?

People who work or play in the sun for long periods of time are at the greatest risk.

April 1, 2015

The risk of sun related eye problems is higher for people who: spend long hours in the sun; have had cataract surgery* or have certain retina disorders.

Introducing NEW bifocal safety eyewear in the dual-function, glasses-to-goggles: Swap® MAG!

March 31, 2015

Gateway Safety announces the launch of Swap® MAG, a unique safety eyewear solution that converts from safety glasses to goggles, now with bifocal magnification. The base version of Swap safety eyewear gives users the flexibility of using it as either safety glasses or safety goggles, and acts as a powerful anti-fog product.

Dispelling common eye myths

March 30, 2015

It's important to separate fact from fiction, especially when the topic is eyesight. Knowing how to take good care of your eyes is the first step to protecting your sight for a lifetime.

OSHA moves to update eye, face protection standards

March 19, 2015

OSHA last week issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to update its general industry, shipyard employment, marine terminals, longshoring, and construction eye and face protection standards by incorporating by reference the three most recent versions of the American National Standards Institute Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection standard.

Eye safety checklist

March 18, 2015

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has created a basic safety checklist that helps employers reduce the risk of eye injuries in the workplace:

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month

Mandy Savage

March 6, 2015

“You’ll shoot your eye out kid,” Santa replies in the 1980s movie classic A Christmas Story, when Ralphie asks for a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. That phrase has become synonymous with eye safety in a joking manner.In reality, personal protection equipment (PPE) isn’t laughable when thousands of people are blinded, injured, or killed each year from accidents that could have been prevented or minimized if appropriate PPE had been used.

Wiley X® sponsors top national bass anglers in 2015

Fishing All Stars Edwin Evers and Stephen Browning competing for 2015 classic title, Scott Ashmore making waves on major league fishing TV

February 23, 2015

For true professionals like Edwin Evers, Stephen Browning and Scott Ashmore, fishing isn’t just how they have fun — it’s their passion and how they earn a living. Having the best equipment on the water is critical to their success, especially when there’s thousands of dollars on the line — and dozens of other great fishermen who want to win as much as they do — at every event.

Wiley X® introduces new LED lighted floor display to help dealers promote and sell the company’s unique brand of Absolute Premium Protection eyewear

Innovative floor display combines bright LED lighting with a clean look to deliver maximum sales impact

February 16, 2015

Wiley X®, Inc. has introduced a new in-store sunglass display developed to help dealers do an even better job of showing, promoting and selling the company’s unique brand of Absolute Premium Protection™.

PIP’S Bouton® Optical has a clear vision with new additions to its eye protection program

February 16, 2015

PIP’s Bouton Optical continues to expand its already impressive line of eye protection products with its new eyewear featuring the Reaction Goggle, Fortis™ II, and Zenon Z12F Foam.

Ergodyne expands Skullerz® brand and launches safety glasses

February 13, 2015

Ergodyne announced today the expansion of their Skullerz® brand to now encompass Head, Eye, and Face Protection. With this news comes the highly anticipated launch of Ergodyne's new Skullerz® Safety Glasses offering seven unique, patented models in up to 13 different lens options.