Eye Protection in the Workplace: Safety Glasses, Goggles & Face Shields.

Eye protection

The eye is a particularly sensitive and important sensory organ for humans. We perceive around 80% of our sensory impressions through it. Therefore, we receive the most information through our eyes. We recognize and orient ourselves in our surroundings with the help of our eyes.

Employers are obliged to provide employees with eye protection free of charge if there are potential hazards in the workplace. The general requirements for personal eye protection are set out in the EN166 standard.

At Würth you will find not only spectacles and full-vision goggles, but also face shields that additionally protect your mouth and nose from potential dangers. Our range also includes welding helmets that enable safe work when processing metal. We also have the right accessories for the care and maintenance of these products, so that your eyes are reliably protected in the long term.

Our customers' most popular safety glasses

SAFETY GOGGLE EN166

Art.-no. 0899102023

1 piece(s)

SAFETY GOGGLE EN166

Art.-no. 0899103022

1 piece(s)

SAFETY GLASS DBE4

Art.-no. 0899102026

1 piece(s)

Welding helmet Veldo

Art.-no. 0984700660

1 piece(s)

The most important things summarized

What dangers is the eye exposed to?

The dangers to our eyes can be divided into three categories:

Optical

(UV and IR radiation, glare from light)

Suitable protection here is provided by spectacles, for example

Mechanical

(Straub, foreign bodies)

Suitable protection is provided by spectacles and full-vision goggles

Chemical

(acids, alkalis, gases, vapors, fog, smoke)

Suitable protection is provided by full-vision goggles, for example

What must safety glasses be able to do?

•In the event of an impact, the safety goggles must not shatter, nothing must penetrate the lens and the goggles must not fall off the head.
•Hot particles or flying sparks must not burn into the frame or the pane or leave any visible marks during work.
•Soft, flexible nose pad for particularly comfortable wearing and a secure fit.

Of course, Würth safety glasses meet these requirements for safety and comfort. In addition, our glasses are characterized by other features that improve wearing acceptance:

•Perfect fit as our glasses adapt to your head shape
•Modern, sporty design
•Long service life
•Extremely scratch-resistant and permanently fog-free inside thanks to unique coating technology
•100% UV protection (up to 400 nm) or 99.9% UV protection (up to 380 nm). 380 nm is common, but 400 nm UV protection is better. This minimal difference is not noticed in everyday life. In the long term, the higher UV protection is essential for health, as it can prevent cataracts, for example.

When does eye protection need to be replaced?

Employees are required to carry out a visual inspection of their eye protection before each use to check that the eye protection is in good condition. If the eye protection is damaged, it must be replaced immediately. In the case of typical wear and tear, care must be taken to ensure that the necessary visual requirements can still be met.