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Protecting dry-cleaning workers from hazmat

February 22, 2017

If you have ever opened a dry-cleaning bag and put on a freshly laundered garment, you know that dry-cleaning can make clothes look and smell almost new. That freshness, however, is created using chemicals that may be potentially harmful to employees who work in the dry-cleaning process. Although today’s dry-cleaners are moving away from using perchloroethylene, a toxic chemical that may cause cancer, the work-related health effects of the chemicals taking its place are unknown.

Ingot™ Safety Glasses

February 21, 2017

Ingot™ Safety Glasses feature a high end, metal-frame look to give it a modern style, without the metal-frame price. The sleek painted frame is actually made of polycarbonate, making it extremely light weight for all-day wear.

How to identify safe and effective emergency eyewash

Avoid hidden dangers

February 1, 2017

Given the eyes’ complexity, size and location, they are extremely vulnerable to injury – from flying or falling objects in the yard, sand and dust particles, chemicals and vapors from household cleaning products and even ultraviolet light. And in many workplaces eye hazards are abundant.

Wiley X® celebrates 30 years by unveiling three new eyewear styles for 2017

New additions to Active Lifestyle and Climate Control™ Series combine good looks and comfort with absolute premium protection for a range of activities

January 31, 2017

Wiley X® is expanding its line of advanced eyewear products offering Absolute Premium Protection with three new Rx-ready styles for 2017 — the company’s 30th year in business. With two new styles joining Wiley X’s popular Active Lifestyle Series and one new addition to the innovative Climate Control™ Series (each with multiple frame/lens combinations), there is sure to be an ideal style for every wearer and activity.

SafeVision®, LLC announces release of the SVNY Frame-stylish attractive safety frames for women

January 31, 2017

SafeVision®, LLC, a leading provider of prescription safety eyewear and corporate eyewear programs, is expanding its specialty frame selection to provide women stylish, attractive safety frames.

Honeywell publishes white paper revealing risks of fogging safety eyewear – and how to avoid them

Innovations in anti-fog lens coating improve safety, productivity, bottom line

January 30, 2017

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced it has published a new white paper, titled, “Think Lens Fogging’s No Big Deal? Think Again: Safety, Productivity and Your Bottom Line Are at Risk.” Authored by the world leader in personal protective equipment, the 7-page publication reveals the risks of fogging safety eyewear and details groundbreaking innovations that extend fog-free performance for improved overall safety and productivity.

Consider different eye protection options for your workplace

George Watlington

January 26, 2017

OSHA estimates that over three million U.S. workers are at risk for job-related eye injuries and more than 2,000 are actually injured every business day.

SafeVision expands eyewear program

January 12, 2017

SafeVision®, LLC, a leading provider of prescription safety eyewear and corporate eyewear programs, is expanding its specialty frame selection with the inclusion of ANSI Z87.1 safety certified goggles. The SVSG02, combines style and ergonomics in five colors including, Desert Camo, Matte Black, Army Camo, Navy, Camo and Blue/Black.

Consider different eye protection options for your workplace

George Watlington

January 1, 2017

OSHA estimates that over three million U.S. workers are at risk for job-related eye injuries and more than 2,000 are actually injured every business day.

ANSI/ISEA Z87 – 2015 Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices

January 1, 2017

Since the 2010 revision was a dramatic shift away from product configuration requirements and toward a hazard-based structure, much of the revised language in ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015 reflects the effort to fine-tune this approach.