Safety Glasses Technical Advice Centre

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Prescription Safety Glasses

Our Prescription Safety glasses are available in 3 lens types Single Vision, Bifocal and Progressives (Varifocals). These can be used for several different purposes such as for playing sports, working in an office or in industrial environments. For more information on the process involved please have a look at the prescription glasses page. Where you […]

Do all Safety Glasses protect against UV Light?

Q: How do I know which safety glasses protect from UV light and to what level? This is a good question and one that causes confusion. Protection from UV light is important because we can’t see it and it damages our eyes. It is the same light that burns our skin. The EN European Regulations […]

Safety glasses for welding

Our welding glasses are available from shades 2 through to 6. For working in close proximity to welding operations or as a welderÃ’s assistant then choose shade. For traditional braze or gas welding you should go for a shade 3 or 5 depending on the intensity and duration or the job. During oxy cutting you […]

Lens Markings: Understanding Safety Glasses Standards

  What you’ll see on the lens The lens markings will usually be in one corner away from the field of vision. All safety lenses must pass the European EN standard giving a degree of protection. There should also be the mandatory CE mark which indicates they comply with EU safety, health and environmental requirements. […]

Frame Markings: Understanding Safety Glasses Standards

  What you’ll see on the frame The frame will usually be marked on the inside the arm or somewhere along the frame. All safety frames must pass the European EN166 standard giving a degree of protection. There should also be the mandatory CE mark which indicates they comply with EU safety, health and environmental […]