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its proper place when an accident
happens, the risk of injury to the
eyes is significant.
Another result of ill-fitting eyewear
is worker discomfort, distraction
and frustration - all of which
disrupt productivity and lead to the
removal of eyewear to eliminate the
hassle of making frequent adjustments.
When eyewear is removed
due to poor fit, workers face increased
risk of injury, and employers
risk fines for non-compliance.
Well-fitting safety eyewear should
provide snug, gap-free coverage and
all-day comfort. But beware: a style
that fits one worker comfortably may
prove uncomfortable for another.
An increasingly diverse workforce is
contributing to vast differences in the
height, width and location of cheekbones,
nose bridges and ears, as
well as overall head size and shape.
To meet the needs of a variety of
facial profiles, look for fit and comfort
features designed - and proven - to
deliver a custom fit. Padded or fingered
nosepieces, for instance, ensure
a secure grip, while cushioned
or hinged temples allow a personalized
fit behind the ear. Ratcheting
temples allow workers to achieve a
gap-free fit against the face to maximize
protection. For the best chance
of selecting a single style that is
comfortable for most, look for manufacturers
that invest in anthropomorphic
research and design, and offer
solutions proven to fit up to 85% of
the workforce right out of the box.
Style's role in compliance
While protection is the most important
attribute of safety eyewear, attractive
styling directly supports
consistent wear. Studies show that
workers who are not comfortable
with the style of their eyewear are
more likely to remove it - even in the
presence of hazards. Furthermore,
when workers are allowed to select
their own safety eyewear without
proper guidance, they are likely to
make their selection based on style
over safety or fit, which can lead to
serious performance problems.
Given the leading role style plays,
look for modern, lightweight options
such as wraparound frames, floating
lenses or sophisticated metal
frames. Many safety eyewear styles
- including prescription frames -
are fashioned after popular recreational
and sport-inspired sunglass
designs. The goal is to select safety
eyewear that workers are willing to
wear - even when a safety manager
isn't looking. By offering eyewear
that is best suited to workers' safety
needs first followed closely by style,
employers support a stronger culture
of acceptance and compliance.
Address vision correction
A very important - and often
overlooked - aspect of delivering
a comprehensive safety eyewear
program is vision correction.
According to the Vision Council,
70% of workers require vision correction,
and that number is on the
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