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rise with the growing population of
Baby Boomers in the workforce.
Furthermore, the Council estimates
that uncorrected vision problems
cost businesses more than $8 billion
in lost productivity each year.
When vision loss goes uncorrected,
employers not only suffer from decreased
productivity, but they put
themselves and their employees at
risk. When unable to see their work
and surrounding hazards clearly,
workers are more prone to experience
a serious injury and individual
companies can pay thousands,
even millions, in costs.
A popular solution to delivering
eye protection for individuals who
require corrective lenses is overthe-glass
(OTG) safety eyewear.
However, because OTGs are worn
over existing prescription frames,
drawbacks abound, ranging from
poor comfort and fit, to limited visibility
and reduced peripheral view,
to unattractive styling. As a result,
workers are more likely to remove
their OTGs and simply rely on their
standard prescription lenses. But
street wear is not rated for impact
protection, so workers who forgo
OTGs are exposed to the same level
of risk as those not wearing any protective
eyewear. Like goggles, OTGs
that are large or heavy can feel uncomfortable,
especially during longterm
wear; look for lightweight,
low-profile styles with adjustability
features that allow for a customized
fit.
is available in a multitude of styles to
meet each individual's preferences
and safety requirements. Prescription
lenses are now available in sealed
eyewear styles as well, delivering the
comfort and fit benefits of spectacles
while providing the increased protection
of a goggle. When manufactured
properly, prescription safety eyewear
delivers fantastic results: an individual's
vision is corrected, workers feel
more comfortable in their eyewear,
and as a result they are more likely to
leave it on throughout the day, thus
improving worker safety.
When it comes to protecting workers'
vision, taking a comprehensive
approach to safety eyewear is a winning
strategy.
By considering
the
various factors beyond basic impact
and chemical protection, employers
can deliver the safest solution as well
as one that workers are most likely
to put on - and leave on - all day.
As a result, employers benefit from
reduced recordable eye injuries and
related costs, and a healthier, more
productive and compliant workforce.
There's no better time than now for
CPI companies everywhere to bolster
their commitment to safety,
starting with their workers' eyes. n
Edited by Gerald Ondrey
References
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),
Eye Safety, Washington, D.C., www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/eye/
Finally,
because OTGs require
a worker to look through both the
corrective lenses and the OTG lens,
there is potential for optical distortion.
Safety managers should check
with workers wearing OTGs to rule
out potential interference.
While OTGs are an excellent option
for visitors and short-term use,
the best option for protecting workers
who require corrective lenses
and all-day protection is prescription
safety eyewear. Each pair is manufactured
individually to meet the
worker's specific vision needs and fit
with a single, comfortable solution.
And, like planos, prescription safety
eyewear can feature optional side
shields for added coverage.
Today, perscription safety eyewear
2. Occupational Safety & Health Administration, (OSHA),
Safety & Health Topics: Eye and Face Protection, Washington,
D.C., www.osha.gov/SLTC/eyefaceprotection
3. Prevent Blindness, Eye Safety at Work, Chicago, Ill., www.
preventblindness.org/eye-safety-work
Author
Wanda Sanchez-Miller is senior
product marketing manager for
Honeywell Safety and Productivity
Solutions' Uvex Safety Eyewear
Business (10
Smithfield,
R.I.
02917,
401-757-2694; Email:
wanda.
sanchez-miller@honeywell.com).
Honeywell Uvex is a top-selling
protective eyewear brand. Sanchez-Miller
has more than 20 years' product development
and marketing experience for global brands including
Hasbro and BIC. She has overseen the
successful launch of more than 50 new products and
has developed brands in emerging and mature markets
including the U.K., France, Russia, China, Mexico, Turkey
and Brazil. She holds an MBA in marketing from the
University of Hartford.
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