August is Tradies National Health Month, dedicated to looking after the important workforce that keeps our community functioning.

From chippies and sparkies to miners and machinery operators, tradies put their bodies on the line day in, day out. Steel-caps and hi-vis are important protection, but eye safety is sometimes forgotten—until an accident happens.

Every year, thousands of Australian workers suffer workplace eye injuries.

Flying wood chips, metallic sparks, dust, chemicals, and intense outdoor UV rays are constant threats on any site.

The worst part? Over 90% of workplace eye injuries are completely preventable with the right certified eye protection.

For tradies who wear prescription glasses, those specs are not designed to withstand high-impact debris or side impact. Wearing safety specs over ordinary glasses is clunky, prone to fogging, and uncomfortable during a long shift.

Gone are the days of hideous, yellowing safety goggles that leave deep red marks on your face.

Gulf and Ranges Optometrists stock SafeStyle safety glasses—the frame range that has revolutionised protective eyewear.

SafeStyle frames are designed to look like modern, stylish glasses and sunglasses while meeting strict AS/NZS 1337.6 Australian Safety Standards for medium-impact protection.

Why SafeStyle glasses are a good choice:

• Custom Prescription Lenses:
  No need to compromise on clear vision. We fit your single vision or multifocal prescription directly into certified SafeStyle frames.
• Tinted Options:
  Need protection outdoors? SafeStyle frames come with clear, tinted, or polarised sunglass lenses with 100% UV400 protection.
• All-Day Comfort:
  Designed with lightweight, durable materials that won’t dig into the sides of your head.
• Style:
  They look so good you can wear the same glasses on the job site and at the weekend barbie.

Because these are certified prescription safety specs, many private health funds cover them under optical extras. That means zero or minimal out-of-pocket costs for you!

This August, make your eye health part of your kit. Come in and try on the SafeStyle range, or book a comprehensive eye test online today.