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THE IMPORTANCE

OF WEARING GUIDE TO LENS MARKINGS

THE CORRECT EYE

PROTECTION Optical Class Can be worn at all times Optional Requirements

± 0.06 dioptres
K
1
Resistance to surface damage by fine particles
2
± 0.25 dioptres
Extreme temperature of -5°C and +55°C
T
3 ± 0.12 dioptres Should only be worn for occasional use N Resistance to lens fogging
Should not be worn for long periods
Please Note: The complete Benchmark range is Optical Class 1
Eye injuries can occur in many settings, but in working environments that have a
high risk of flying particles, scratches, abrasions and foreign bodies entering the eye, ensuring
the health and safety of employees’ eyes during working hours is of paramount importance.
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Of the reported non-fatal injuries to employees during the period 2013-2016, 2096 were to the
eye and other parts of the face and 131 were for loss or reduction of sight*.
2C 1.2 1 F KN
Something as fundamental as the correct eye protection could have lessened the severity, or
have prevented up to 90% of eye injuries.
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HAZARD ANALYSIS

Anyone responsible for worker safety should carry out a detailed
survey of the workplace to determine the correct eye protection
required for the specific jobs being undertaken and the potential
hazards that workers face. Filter Type Code Scale Number (shade)

Chemicals or foreign objects in the eye and cuts or scrapes on 2 UV filter 1.2 Clear or Amber
the surface of the eye are common workplace injuries. Other
common eye injuries can include splashes and contact with 2C or 3 UV filter with good colour recognition 1.4 Blue or I/O Waterproof
grease and oil, burns from steam, ultraviolet or infrared 4 Infrared filter 1.7 Minimises or I/O
radiation exposure, and flying wood or metal chips.
5 Sunglare filter 2.5 Grey or Revo
6 Sunglare filter with IR specification 3.1 Dark Grey or Mirror

Contact Alpha Solway today for advice and Mechanical Resistance
support in carrying out a site survey of your
workplace and to discuss your safety eyewear IMPACT LEVEL MAX. SPEED EYE PROTECTION TYPE
requirements. Tel: +44 (0) 1461 202452 A (T) High Energy Impact 190 m/s Faceshields
B (T) Medium Energy Impact 120 m/s Faceshields and Goggles
F (T) Low Energy Impact 45 m/s Faceshields/Goggles/Spectacles

S Increased Robustness 5.1 m/s Spectacles (generally prescription)
*Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
(T) : The frame/lens has had an additional extreme temperature test at -5°C and +55°C

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