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The Importance of Wearing Safety Glasses

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🥽 The Importance of Wearing Safety Glasses

By Unit 42 Limited – Bracknell

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When it comes to workplace safety, protecting your eyes should be a top priority. Whether you're on a construction site, in a workshop, or working with chemicals, safety glasses are one of the most critical—and most overlooked—pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE).

At Unit 42 Limited, based in Bracknell, we supply high-quality safety eyewear and promote best practices for eye protection. Because when it comes to your vision, there are no second chances.


👁️ Why Are Safety Glasses So Important?

Your eyes are incredibly vulnerable to a wide range of hazards in industrial and trade environments. A split-second incident can result in serious or even permanent injury.

Common workplace eye hazards include:

  • Flying debris (wood, metal, dust)

  • Chemical splashes

  • Sparks and heat from welding or grinding

  • UV light exposure

  • Impact from tools or machinery

According to the HSE, thousands of eye injuries occur each year in the UK—most of which are entirely preventable with the right eye protection.


🛡️ What Do Safety Glasses Protect Against?

Safety glasses are engineered to shield the eyes from impact, liquid, and optical hazards. Depending on the job, you may need protection from:

Hazard

Recommended Eyewear

Impact from particles or debris

Safety glasses with polycarbonate lenses

Chemical splashes

Safety goggles or full-face shields

UV radiation

Tinted or UV-filtered lenses

Welding arcs

Specialised welding helmets or visors

Always choose eye protection that meets BS EN 166 standards and is appropriate for the task at hand.


🧰 Choosing the Right Safety Glasses

There are many styles of safety glasses and goggles available. Your choice should be based on:

  • Task type (cutting, grinding, chemical handling, etc.)

  • Environment (indoor, outdoor, confined spaces)

  • Comfort and fit (anti-fog, adjustable arms, padded nose bridge)

  • Lens type (clear, tinted, anti-scratch, UV protection)


At Unit 42 Limited, we offer a range of certified safety glasses, from lightweight everyday wear to heavy-duty industrial protection. But if we have the safety glasses you require in stock we can order them in for you.


🧼 Care and Maintenance

To keep safety glasses effective:

  • Clean lenses regularly with a soft cloth and proper cleaning solution

  • Inspect for damage such as cracks or deep scratches

  • Store properly in a case or designated PPE station

  • Replace immediately if damaged or visibility is compromised


💡 Safety Culture Starts with Awareness

Wearing safety glasses should be second nature, not a last-minute decision. Encourage a safety-first culture by:

  • Providing regular PPE training

  • Including eye protection in toolbox talks

  • Displaying signage and reminders on-site

  • Ensuring all staff have access to the right eyewear


📞 Visit or Contact Us

Need safety glasses for your team or project? We supply a wide range of certified safety eyewear for construction, manufacturing, engineering, and more.

📍 Address: Unit 42, Longshot Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RL

📞 Phone: 01344 861342

Unit 42 Limited – Bracknell’s trusted PPE supplier.

Protect your team. Protect your vision. Protect your future.

 

 
 
 

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