Safety Goggles

FAQs

• Why wear safety goggles?

  Eye injuries are the most common type of workplace injury in the UK. 

  Various workplace tasks can pose a risk to eye health, including:

  • Working in dusty environments 
  • Using tools that give off hot sparks
  • Using chemicals that can splash and hit the eyes

  Eye protection, including safety goggles and safety glasses, are essential for protecting employee eye health. 

  Safety goggles adhere to PPE safety standards that make sure workers are protected against chemical, thermal, and mechanical risks. 

• Where can I buy safety goggles?

  You can buy eye & face protection, including safety goggles, at SMI!

• What are safety goggles used for?

  Safety goggles are a PPE item used to protect the eyes when handling hazardous tools, chemicals, and materials. 

  For best protection against these hazards, use them alongside other PPE, like:

  • Head protection
  • Hearing protection
  • Respiratory protection
• When should safety goggles be worn?

  Safety goggles should be worn whenever a risk to eye health is present. 

  These risks include:

  • Outdoor work with prolonged UV exposure
  • Working with irritants such as fine materials 
  • Handling dangerous chemicals that could drip or splash

  These risks are most commonly encountered in industries like these:

  • Medical
  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing

  Use safety goggles along with other types of PPE to provide suitable full-body protection.

• How to stop safety goggles from fogging up?

  If fogging is an issue, try to reposition your safety goggles to make sure they are sitting correctly on your face. When positioned right, it’s harder for moisture to get in. 

  You can also invest in an anti-fog spray solution. This will apply a protective coat to the lenses whenever required. 
  

  Invest in anti-fog safety goggles if moisture build-up is a common problem.