An estimated 2.4 million eye injuries occur annually in the United States. More than 1 million of these occur right at your home. Up to 90% of eye injuries could be prevented through the use of protective safety glasses. This why it is important to browse through our brands to find out which protective eye wear is best to use. As an example, our MSA safety glasses are made with 100% virgin materials which improve the clarity of the material, as well as the strength - other manufacturers and companies use “regrind” material which can leave some safety glasses weak and breakable. Not only MSA brands, but other brands such as Harley Davidson, Wiley X and Crews are designed to protect the user from impact to prevent from serious injuries.

The most common eye injuries occur from flying particles or other objects, while the second most common accidents occur from chemical splashes. It is not uncommon for workers to use their safety glasses to protect themselves from flying particles; however, workers have a false sense of security and are not protected the correct way. When working with chemicals or chemical vapor, safety goggles should be worn, since safety glasses are not effective protection from chemical splashes or vapors. This is why it is important to wear safety goggles because they provide protection from specific hazards. Goggles offer immediate protection to the eyes and facial area. Goggles also provide better protection than safety glasses from impact, dust, liquid splash, optical radiation and high heat hazards. Being educated on which type of protection to use is very important when it comes to protecting oneself.

On a daily basis, there are approximately 2,000 eye injuries that take place in the workplace. Over 300 million dollars is spent on work-related injuries which includes lost production time, worker's compensation and medical expenses. Any worker who has experienced an eye injury is well aware of the high costs associated with it. Not wearing eye protection is one of the most common injuries; wearing the wrong eye protection whether they are safety glasses or safety goggles could lead to injury also. It is very important to wear the correct safety glasses or safety goggles to prevent future work-related injuries. Search our website to find the right safety glasses or safety goggles that meet your needs.