safety glasses

Two St. Louis area eye doctors relaunch Complete Eye Safety

Complete Adds veteran safety glasses executive John Stewart as Partner

January 28, 2020

Two St. Louis area eye doctors, Dr. Mark Kahrhoff, OD, and Dr. Derek Wiles, OD, are relaunching, rebranding and reenergizing Complete Eye Safety, a company providing occupational and industrial prescription safety eyewear and services to companies throughout the Midwest.

Great potential to reduce exposures and injuries, but there are concerns

Smart glasses, safer workers?

Maureen Paraventi

June 4, 2019

Stars in the rapidly evolving field of wearable technology, “smart” glasses allow wearers to perform a myriad of functions while keeping their hands free. Wearers can view information, watch and record videos, summon up GPS directions, make phone calls and send texts – all by using gestures, head motions and voice commands.

2019 top standards- OSHA Most Frequently Violated Standards

OSHA eye protection standard

OSHA’s Eye and Face Protection standard was the tenth most-frequently cited agency standard in FY 2018.

January 4, 2019

OSHA requires employers to ensure the safety of all employees in the work environment. Eye and face protection must be provided whenever necessary to protect against chemical, environmental, radiological or mechanical irritants and hazards.

Special safety glasses protect against dust & particles

Avoid irritated eyes

Brent Motchan

September 28, 2018

Most often, people who have Dry Eye Syndrome are middle-aged or older. An estimated 4.88 million Americans over the age of 50 have dry eyes. Although Dry Eye Syndrome is more common to middle age and beyond, younger industrial workers often are subjected to conditions that cause the same symptoms.

MCR Safety MAXBLUE™ VL210MB

MAXBLUE™ lens technology blocks 41% of ISO 12312-1 blue light, yet allows 88% of visible light to pass through

August 2, 2018

There are many jobs that demand the use of hand held devices, RF scanners, or other portable devices. All of these devices emit blue light which has been known to cause eye fatigue, headaches, and migraines.

Honeywell unveils new Uvex Avatar™ safety eyewear to fit the diverse millennial workforce

12 advanced features deliver customized fit and fog-free protection

September 27, 2017

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today it has unveiled an innovative new line of safety eyewear combining style and customized features especially designed for today’s diverse millennial workforce.

Uvex HydroShield™ anti-fog lens coating now available on seven more products due to popular demand

Unrivaled performance keeps safety lenses consistently clearer longer

March 7, 2017

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced it has expanded the number of eye protection products available with Uvex HydroShield™ anti-fog lens coating by seven new offerings, due to popular demand.

SAFETY SPECTACLE

Veratti® Primo™ safety spectacles from Encon®

March 1, 2017

Encon® will introduce Primo™, a new safety spectacle, to the Veratti® line of personal protective equipment during the VPPPA National Conference and Expo. The Veratti® Primo™ is the first model of a new family of safety spectacles offering the new AFR™ (Advanced Fog Resistance) lens coating introduced by Encon® last year on the 160/500/750AFR chemical splash goggles.

Lightweight safety glasses

Ingot™ Safety Glasses

March 1, 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 poly-carbonate, making it extremely lightweight for all-day wear. Plus, a soft nose piece and rubber temples provide additional comfort.

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.

During this webinar, we will share knowledge, real world examples, and lessons learned from years of Safety Management Experience gained from working with OSHA, and various industries including defense, construction, utilities, and industrial facilities management.

In this webinar, we will discuss the effects of cold stress and heat stress and what employers can do to keep their workers safe in these extreme conditions.