Eye Protection & Safety Goggles

Eye protection is very important. Protective eyewear, such as sunglasses, contact lenses, goggles, or eye glasses should be used when needed if: participating in sports, using chemical cleaners, or doing heavy yard work. Do not use eye medication that was prescribed for someone else. Do not use someone elses eye make-up or wear someone elses glasses that are not your prescription. To minimize eyestrain associated with extensive computer monitor use: make sure you have a proper eye glasses or a contact prescription, blink frequently, change your position often, place reference material as close to the screen as practical to reduce head and eye movements, and minimize glare. If you experience an eye injury, sudden pain, loss of sight, flashing lights, an increase in floaters or other changes in your vision, visit your eye care professional immediately.


Eye protection must be comfortable and allow for sufficient peripheral vision and must be adjustable to ensure a secure fit. Eye protection should be selected in the context of other PPE use requirements. Eye protection is a requirement in any home repair project where you may be susceptible to chemical splash or flying debris. There are many kinds of eye protection on the market today. No matter what the situation, where eye safety is a factor, the eye protection you need is available. Even though the vast majority of employers furnished eye protection at no cost to employees, about 40% of the workers received no information on where and what kind of eyewear should be used. Workers should understand that regular prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses are not considered eye protection. The Wise Owl Program, sponsored by Prevent Blindness America, has recognized more than 86,000 people who avoided losing their sight in a workplace accident because they were wearing proper eye protection. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that nearly three out of every five workers injured were not wearing eye protection at the time of the incident. All eye protection devices purchased through EH&S do meet these requirements. A common excuse for not wearing eye protection is that it is uncomfortable, but losing the sight of an eye is a lot more uncomfortable.

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