When a golfer selects his clubs, does he fill his bag with only putters? Does a maintenance worker head to a job with only hammers? Of course not; these individuals face a variety of challenges in a variety of environments, so they come prepared with a wide range of tools. Using only one piece of equipment to tackle various tasks is undoubtedly ineffective.

Yet, the selection of safety eyewear is often treated this way: one style for everyone. In an effort to reduce the cost and complexity of supplying personal protective equipment, some companies simply purchase a large volume of one type of eyewear and distribute it to every employee, perhaps missing whether it is designed to protect individuals from the specific hazards they confront on the job.