ANSI Z87.1 Defined The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a nonprofit organization with a primary mission to: Enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by [...]
What Is Photochromic Eyewear? Photochromic eyewear feature lenses that automatically darken when exposed to ultraviolet light. The sun's UV rays trigger photochromic compounds built into lenses and cause them to darken. When removed [...]
Whether because you work in a hot and humid environment or maybe just sweat a lot, fogging safety glasses may be slowing you down. Fogging safety are both annoying and a safety hazard, [...]
When choosing sunglasses, many people sacrifice safety for style. Many also think they must pay a lot to get the best sun protection. Fortunately, neither of these is true. Unfortunately, these and other myths [...]
The best safety glasses for shooting and hunting are the ones that best suit the situation at hand. In other words, what’s best depends on variable factors such as surrounding conditions and hunter [...]
Permanent Eye Damage The unprotected eye is extremely sensitive to lasers. In fact, radiation from direct or reflected laser beams can permanently damage eyes. Because a laser's beam is concentrated and narrow, the [...]
Eye Protection May Reduce COVID-19 Infection COVID-19 transmission usually happens through close contact. For example, you touch something then touch your face. Or, you come in contact or in close proximity with an [...]
OSHA's Mission The Department of Labor created OSHA – the Occupational Safety and Health Administration – in 1970. Its mission is to… “Ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women [...]
What Are Rubber Bullets? Rubber Bullets are projectiles coated in rubber fired from a standard firearm or specially constructed riot guns. Rubber bullets are often used in animal control or riot control. They [...]
