New Active Series, Climate Control and Changeable Series Models offer absolute premium protection for wide range of activities
February 5, 2016
Leading eyewear innovator Wiley X, Inc. is adding five new models to its product line-up for 2016, delivering bold styling, sharp, distraction-free vision and state-of-the-art eye protection. These exciting new Rx-ready eyewear options cover three of Wiley X’s most popular collections — the Climate Control Series, Active Lifestyle Series and Changeable Series.
New online experience highlights different Wiley X lifestyles and activities, makes it easier to find the right protective eyewear for every need
January 15, 2016
Wiley X®, Inc. has unveiled a new website that combines a bold, new look with improved content and organization designed to provide the company’s legions of fans around the world with a streamlined, more enjoyable online experience. Visitors can explore Wiley X’s premium, Rx-ready sunglass line by Series (Active Lifestyle, Climate Control™, Changeable), or link directly to Wiley X’s new, specialized Worksight™ and Youth Force™ lines.
When it comes to safety equipment, one size and style does not fit all. Women are making up growing numbers in the workforce, and Gateway Safety has launched a family of safety glasses that are designed to appeal to women in style, and provide a better fit than traditional options. Tailoring the design to improve the fit of safety eyewear helps protect women better, oftentimes reducing gaps and increasing coverage around the eyes, where hazards may exist.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends eye protection for a variety of potential exposure settings where workers may be at risk of acquiring infectious diseases via ocular exposure.
After the structural collapse of a large building, emergency responders and support personnel are often exposed to hazardous agents and conditions. These workers are at high risk of injury and illness at such a site. Described below are common eye hazards and injuries that can occur during these operations and recommendations for protective eye gear, first aid, and steps for preventing eye injuries.
There are four things you can do to protect your eyes from injury: Know the eye safety dangers at your work. Eliminate hazards before starting work by using machine guards, work screens or other engineering controls. Use proper eye protection. Keep your safety eyewear in good condition and have it replaced if it becomes damaged.
Certain types of UV radiation can produce an injury to the surface and mucous membrane (conjunctiva) of the eye called "arc eye," "welders' eye" or "arc flash." These names are common names for "conjunctivitis" - an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the front of the eye. The symptoms include:
New product introductions for 2015 will be revealed at the National Safety Council Expo. Encon® will be showcasing new additions to its emergency shower and eyewash products as well as launching new products in the personal protection equipment product category.
Full line of products provides advanced performance, state-of-the-art protection for men, women and youth/jr.
September 11, 2015
Eyewear innovator Wiley X®, Inc. now manufactures and distributes a full line of advanced vision and hearing protection products bearing the trusted and world-renowned Remington® brand. This new product launch was made possible through a recent partnership between Wiley X and Remington Outdoor Company (“ROC”), America’s oldest firearms and ammunition manufacturer with brands including Remington, AAC, Bushmaster and DPMS.