SPW Product Catalogue 2019

HEAD AND FACE
WORKPLACE EYEWEAR REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION OF EYE PROTECTORS
- AS/NZS1336
The hazards and risks associated with a particular task or area should
be evaluated and the most appropriate type of eye protector selected.
In the selection of eye protectors the following should be considered:
• The nature of the hazards and risks to the eyes.
• The condition under which the operator is working.
• The visual requirements of the task.
• The condition of the operators eyesight.
• The appropriateness of the frame as a safety frame.
• The personal preference of the wearer for particular safety frames.
CONSIDERATION WHEN SELECTING
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR
compatibility
with other
PPE worn
hazards
work
environment
lens tints
comfort
lens coatings
HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE
Workers may be exposed to various types of hazards in the workplace.
Each hazard has the potential to cause injury or permanent
damage. Some of these hazards are:
HAZARD
EXAMPLES
Mechanical
Dust, flying particles, sparks,
blunt objects, metal fragments
etc.
MARKING OF ASSEMBLED EYE PROTECTORS
Type of protector AS/NZS 1337.1:2010
Low Impact
S optional
Medium Impact
I or F
High Impact
V or B
Extra High Impact
A
Molten metal & hot solids M or 9
Splash resistance C or 3
Dust resistance D or 4
Gastight G or 5
Outdoor use, untinted
O
High temperature
‘H’
WHAT IS IMPACT RESISTANCE?
All eye protection should be capable of withstanding impact.
Impact resistance is the energy absorbed by the test piece (lens) at
a particular velocity. eg. medium impact tested at 45m/s velocity.
• Low Impact - Can withstand impact from an object moving at
a speed up to 12 metres per second when tested in accordance
with the standard.
• Medium Impact - Can withstand impact from an object moving at
a speed up to 45 metres per second.
• High Impact - Can withstand impact from an object moving at a
speed up to 120 metres per second.
4
Chemical
Splashes, gases and vapours,
steam.
Optical
Ultra violet, infrared, visible
light, glare.
WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN SAFETY EYEWEAR?
• the standard number
• lens marking to determine its level of impact and other
capabilities e.g Chemical splash
Certified products will carry the certifiers logo on the packaging.
OCULAR TYPE AND THEIR INTENDED USE
LENS DESCRIPTION
Clear
Grey
Amber
Brown
Mirror
Polarised
Variomatic
Ideal for indoor and low light conditions
This is an outdoor untinted for indoor and outdoor use.
Offers protection against solar radiation from the sun
but not against sun glare.
This is an outdoor tinted for outdoor use. Offers
protection against solar radiation from the sun and
against sun glare.
Appears sharper, filter high levels of blue light
Assists in glare reduction
Blocks horizontal light and eliminates glare & UV rays
Tint changes when exposed to UV light
SAFETY
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