Many people work in industries where they face danger to their eyes every day.

It’s not only Tradies, but also FIFO workers, miners and anyone that handles chemicals, or works where there are flying objects, sand, dirt, hot sparks, and dust. Gardeners and landscapers are also at risk when mowing and cutting back gardens.

Flying debris, dirt, dust, liquids and chemicals are hazards that can potentially damage your eyes if you’re not wearing eye protection.

Many people who have prescription glasses struggle when wearing safety glasses. But you can get prescription safety glasses that give you good vision, AND proper eye protection.

It’s also important that your safety glasses are comfortable, it’s one of the most important factors when choosing safety glasses for daily use.

• tight arms that dig into your head
• being tight on your nose and behind your ears.
• seeing the frame in your peripheral vision can cause annoying distractions and even headaches

So when you choose your next pair of safeties make sure they have these key features:

1. They offer adequate protection for the worksite
Look for AS/NZS 1337.6, which is safety certification for prescription safety glasses in Australia.

This means the glasses have been rigorously tested for medium impact and approved for use on worksites in Australia.

2. They’re comfortable
Comfort is really important, as it’s likely you’ll wear them for long periods of time. Try them on to see how they fit on your face. Make sure they don’t rub anywhere and that they’re not too heavy to have on your face all day.

Your prescription safeties should last you a long time, so take your time and make sure you get a pair that’s comfortable, durable and that you love!

It’s a good idea to get your prescription safety glasses from your optometrist as they’ll provide you with support to choose the right safeties and they’ll test your eyes to make sure you’re getting the script that’s best for your eyes right now. If you wear glasses, your vision might have changed since your last script.

Stockists of SafeStyle Safeties
Gulf and Ranges Optometrists now stock Australian made Prescription Safety Glasses.

SafeStyle Prescription Safety Glasses are fully AS/NZS 1337.6+ certified to keep Tradies, FIFO workers, Miners and everyday DIY legends protected.

SafeStyle safeties are designed for all-day comfort so that you can wear them ‘from the worksite to the weekend’.

They’re also stylish safety glasses, so you know you’ll look good while on the tools.

Plus SafeStyle safeties can be fitted with progressive lenses, multifocal lenses or single vision lenses, so you will have optimum visual clarity.

These safeties can also accommodate Polarised lenses to give you maximum sun protection.

SafeStyle safeties’ frames combine toughness and flexibility with high chemical resistance, ensuring durability in diverse conditions.

Plus they’re 51% bio-based, reflecting a commitment to sustainability without compromising on quality or performance. They are packaged in recycled cardboard with no single use plastic. And the frames and lenses are 100% recyclable. Being created to last, means that the number of pairs thrown away is reduced, and the impact on the environment also reduced.

These safeties provide stylish protection, uncompromised clarity and comfort.

• stylish protective eyewear
• certified as/nzs 1337.6
• uv400 99.95% uv protection
• shatterproof frame & lenses
• high quality grilamid® tr xe frame
• 51% bio based frame
• exceptional toughness, flexibility & memory
• high chemical resistance
• engineered to last
• comfortable unisex design
• no metal parts

Caring for Your Prescription Safety Glasses to Maximise Durability

• You can avoid dropping them (and them getting scratched) by keeping them around your neck on a lanyard while you’re working.
• Protect them when you’ve clocked off by putting them in a hardcase. Better yet if it’s a case that clips onto your belt or bag.
• Clean them regularly, likely it’s part of the job that they get dirty, so use the microfibre pouch they come in that doubles as a cleaning cloth. You can also give them a wash with warm soapy water to get rid of stubborn caked-on dirt.