According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20,000 eye injuries occur in the workplace each year. Injuries on the job often require one or more missed workdays for recovery. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that workplace eye injuries cost an estimated $300 million a year in lost productivity, medical treatment and […]

At Safety Protection Glasses we take advantage of modern technology to produce our lenses. While we still produce the standard single vision lenses, we have also incorporated use of the latest computer-controlled machines and complex calculation programs to provide our Digital Single Vision Lenses. Digital Single Vision or high definition lenses mean that every point […]

Regulation and Standards – Safety Glasses standards Safety glasses differ from standard eyewear as they are developed to provide significantly more protection to your eyes.  For this reason, all safety glasses should carry the EN 166F Standard.  EN 166F is the European certification for eye protection. Its full name is EN 166 Personal Eye Protection European […]

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), also known as Digital Eye Strain, is described by the American Optometric Association as a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader and cell phone use. In the modern climate, it is often difficult to escape digital screens. We use them at work, check our […]

We have put together the Best 10 Radiation Glasses of 2020. Read on to find out whether you need radiation glasses and what to look for if you do. Do I need radiation glasses? Radiation glasses also known as leaded glasses help to protect your eyes against radiation.  Along with some other areas of the […]

Any glasses that are deemed to be safety glasses must be able to withstand specific measures to be classed as such. Hazards for employees can vary greatly across industry and job type and many jobs often present a combination of hazards at one site.  Each pair of safety glasses must be approved via individual testing […]

Safety Glasses For Glassblowing is a popular subject for us here at Safety Protection Glasses but many people do not know which type they should be using. Lampworking or glassblowing has seen an increase in interest over the past few years. With the rise of Instagram and Facebook, glassworkers now have a new medium to […]

Didymium Safety glasses have been known by many names including ACE, rose glass, rose didymium, ACE 202, Purple glass or Phillips 202.  There is no difference between them as they all refer to the same type of lenses. Didymium glassworking lenses work to protect from Ultraviolet and sodium flare which are dangers relating to lampworking […]

We are often asked what are bifocal safety glasses?  Bifocal safety glasses are used when a person requires safety glasses but also the addition of a reading magnification. Many job roles require the use of safety glasses to carry out their functions but if you also require reading glasses while doing these jobs then our […]

We are often asked How Can You Protect Yourself From Laser Hazards? Working with lasers can be very dangerous.  Most people know not to look directly into a laser beam, but there are many other risks associated with using lasers in industries such as military, scientific or industrial.  Perhaps the laser is not within your […]

Here at Safety Protection Glasses, we have expanded our prescription laser safety glasses to include further filters in the laser range. Not all of our prescription laser safety glasses can be fitted with the full range of laser filters due to the laser filter materials that is used.  However we have worked to expand this […]

If you are a new welder you will need to get to grips with how to choose the correct welding shade for the job at hand.  Those who have been in the industry for some time will have an understanding on this but in this article we will look at how they make the decision […]

We are often asked ‘What Does EN166 Mean?’ so thought we would put this article together to help you understand. Safety Glasses differ from standard eyewear, as they are developed to provide significantly more protection for your eyes. For this reason, ALL SAFETY GLASSES are EN166 certified – European certification for eye protection. All glasses […]

Bifocal safety glasses are used when a person requires reading glasses but also the protection of having safety glasses which adequately protect the eye. If you have a job where you are required to carry out work which needs the use of safety glasses, but you also have to read while doing it, then our […]

Yellow tinted safety glasses, that is, safety glasses with yellow or amber tinted lenses are often used in low light conditions and can help to enhance depth and contrast, so therefore are great on foggy or overcast days that often make up our UK weather. Yellow tinted lenses block blue light, which has a shorter […]

If you already work in the laser industry you will be aware of the importance of protecting your eyes while you are in the workplace.  However, many people do not know how to choose laser safety glasses that sufficiently protect their eyes against damage. This article will tell you how to choose laser eyewear for […]

For those of us living in the rainy UK, a warm sunny day often means taking a day off work to enjoy sunshine which never seems to stick around for long.  However, with so many of us out enjoying the good weather, not many think of the dangers that come with this exposure to the […]

The use of Laser Safety Glasses and The Importance to Military and Police has been on the rise in recent years with a project annual growth of 4.9% per annum until 2025.  Much of this projected growth is in the US market where the US Government has been driving production with $233.56 million dollars in […]

Those who work in a radiation exposed workplace will be all too aware of the dangers faced by working with radiation and not following the radiation safety guidelines correctly. If your body is not protected against radiation, the impacts on your long term health could be severe and leave you with a variety of disabilities […]

Lasers are in frequent use in many industries across the world and it is important that those using lasers having the correct laser safety glasses.  When using lasers you must considered several precautions before beginning. Always wear your laser safety glasses Given the level of damage that you could do to your eyes, you should […]