Updated 12 September 2016, Five things to look at when purchasing safety products.

1. Always ensure the Safety Products you wish to purchase are correct one for the job intended. For example dust coveralls are not suited for Asbestos use. If you are working with asbestos, you should have a complete range of safety equipment, including a respirator, gloves, boots and proper coveralls.

2. All ways ensure the Safety Product carries the Australian Standards endorsement, the standards marking will be on the product or in cases of smaller items safety glasses it will be on the packaging of the glasses. The Australian Standards are a minimum standard that equipment should expect to live up to to meet safety requirements.

3. Use the correct size and fitting safety products. Eg loose fitting or unsecured clothing can be tangled in working machinery. It’s important that your personal safety equipment fits you well to protect you the way it is designed to.

4. Always check the shelf life on safety products Eg Charcoal / Carbon filtered respirators do have a use by date, as the filtering product will break down over time.

5. Be aware planning to wear multiple safety products that they are compatible Eg wearing a safety glass may disturb the seal of a respirator.

For a safe work culture it is essential to have competent trained employees with the right safety products for the tasks to be undertaken, fitted clothing, tagged equipment and control measures in place. These precautions play a large part in keeping injury free and a compliant work force and work place. Ensure that you have the right equipment for the intended job before starting the job to eliminate the risk of injury. It’s sensible really to make sure that you are well protected and work in a safe environment.

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Last Updated 12 September 2016, If your job involves working with dust, flying objects, or particles that may strike you from in front, safety glasses are an absolute must have.

Why use safety glasses

Safety glasses can prevent up to 90% of work related eye injuries.

So that means they are a necessity in any industry where there are airborne pollutants or dust particles that may damage your eyes.

As there are many types of safety glasses you should look for the safety glass that has the best fitting.

Always use Safety glasses that has the AS/NZS endorsement.

A poly carbonate frame has resistant to damage, and also prevents the unnecessary build-up of fog. Bulk Safety Equipment can supply protective glasses as well as goggles and face shields that are right for you depending on the job you are undertaking

Safety glasses come in several coloured finishes, a clear lens for indoors, a smoked lens for outdoors, a honey lens for dual use indoors & outdoors.  For example, when a person is travelling between both areas like a fork lift operator going in and out of a Warehouse.  Amber lens which is light enhancing is used in darker areas in a workshop.

Remember the most expensive pair is not always the best performing and the cheapest may not be the best value, it all comes down to your application and your fitting.

You should check your glasses regularly to make sure they are not cracked, scratched or damaged. They are designed to protect you from accidental injury and will not withstand repeated impact or abuse that may occur. So if they do become damaged through scratching or constant repeated impact, you should replace them. A scratched lens may become weaker and will prevent you from seeing what you are doing, so you need to take care of them so they can take care of your eyes.

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