Whether choosing eye and/or face protection safety equipment as standalone gear or as integrated hard hat accessories, protective gear must be chosen by understanding and complying with the ...

When thinking about personal protective equipment, we should view "the head" as the total head – including brain, eyes, ears, mouth, etc. – and focus exclusively and relentlessly on safeguarding it.

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year in the United States, roughly 20,000 workers experience eye injuries on the job that are serious enough to require medical treatment. These ...

Having a clear vision is an essential part of industrial safety and operational excellence. Thousands of workers are exposed ...

Protecting your eyes during outdoor activities is crucial to prevent potential injuries. Carrie Smith, OD, a clinical instructor in the UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, emphasizes ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- Many people take their vision for granted, but most also recognize the increased likeliness of declining vision and vision loss as they age. The Centers for Disease ...

Workplaces today generally are safer than ever, thanks largely to the widespread use of personal protective equipment, or PPE, designed to help protect workers from many workplace hazards. Know the ...

Safety spectacles, goggles and sealed eyewear come in a multitude of styles, and most meet ANSI requirements for impact protection. Each choice offers pros and cons, particularly when chemical hazards ...

Eye injuries are common in the workplace and are typically associated with activities such as hammering, grinding, sanding, handling chemicals, working in dusty environments, and welding that produce ...