Uvex: Safety Specifications for Face & Eye Protection

Uvex is a supplier of protective face and eyewear equipment. As a company that is dedicated to developing and upholding a culture of safety, Uvex has produced a number of guidelines governing face and eye safety.

Hazards

• When you are deciding what kind of eye or face protection equipment is appropriate, Uvex recommends a walk-through of the facility where you will be working in order to identify potential eye and face hazards. Potential hazards include heat, impact, dust, chemicals, optical radiation and glare.

Manufacturing and Replacement

• Uvex strongly recommends that only high-grade industrial materials be used in manufacturing face and eye protection equipment. It also recommends that you replace any protective eyewear that has scratches or pits on it.

Polycarbonate

• Of all the materials that may be in eye and face protection equipment, polycarbonate has the greatest impact-resistance. It is strong, light, inexpensive, and resistant to scratches. It is the best choice for eye and face protection equipment according to Uvex.