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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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