Scratched and dirty lenses reduce vision, cause glares and lose their impact resistance. If the frames on your protective eyewear are broken and bent, chances are, your eyewear doesn't fit properly and may contribute to accidents. Designed to protect from accidental injury, safety eyewear will not withstand repeated impact or abuse. So, inspect it regularly, just as you do your other equipment. Safety eyewear education is also a must.
Most workers suffer eye injuries while doing their regular jobs.
Workers who get injured and who do not wear eye protection, usually say that they thought the protection wasn't necessary. When distributing safety eyewear be sure to include information specifically stating what kind of eyewear should be used for which jobs. On an average day, construction workers often find themselves in situations where there are flying particles or debris, falling objects, swinging objects, sparks and even hazardous chemicals. The possibility for an accident is enormous. If you refuse to wear proper fitting protective eyewear you can quite easily lose your sight.