Unprotected storage racks near employee work areas and walkways are accidents waiting to happen. That's why OSHA requires them to be guarded. By being prepared to address rack guarding needs, you can help avoid potentially serious problems.
In most work environments, safety glasses have a way of getting dusty, dirty, and smudged. Frequently, employees just use a t-shirt or face tissue to clean their protective eyewear. There’s a problem with that method of cleaning. The worker is actually wiping off the anti-scratch and anti-fog coatings that were originally applied to the surface of the lens during the manufacturing process.