safety glasses

impact-resistant lenses that protect the eyes from blows or other kinds of injury. Such lenses are usually made by tempering the glass, substituting plastic for glass, or laminating. Also called polycarbonate glasses, safety lenses.

safety glasses

Glasses using heat-treated glass or impact-resistant plastic lenses. Their use serves to protect the eyes from dangerous slivers of glass that are produced when ordinary lenses are broken in an accident. Use of safety glass in manufacturing eyeglass lenses is mandatory in the U.S.

See also: glasses

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Side shields may be incorporated into the frames of safety glasses when needed.

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The ZeroNoise[TM] Safety Glasses are designed for perfect interaction with ear muffs.

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It is wise, however, to at least ensure that the wearer's prescription is up to date; otherwise the safety glasses may have a shortened shelf life.

Specifying correct eyewear: in a hazardous working environment, eyesight is particularly vulnerable to damage. It is vital that the correct safety eyewear is specified out there is often confusion over exactly what is required under different circumstances

always used respirators/sometimes used safety glasses (Tables 3, 4).

Effectiveness of personal protective equipment and oseltamivir prophylaxis during avian influenza A (H7N7) epidemic, the Netherlands, 2003

Galvan in the hospital and suggested he tell medical personnel he was wearing safety glasses at the time of the accident.

Gardner boss guilty of perjury; Testimony involved worker who got nail in eye

But before its budding anglers get close to the water they are told they MUST put on safety glasses or sunglasses to protect their eyes from flying fishing hooks.

HOOKED ON SAFETY HOOKED ON SAFETY; Pupils have to wear goggles for fishing

He says that if an employee says he or she doesn't like to wear safety glasses because they slide down the nose, then buy them a strap for the back.

Safety first, contractors urged

Approved safety glasses will have "Z87" stamped on them.

Personal protective equipment

A STICKER scheme could be launched in Rugby for pubs, clubs and restaurants which serve drinks in toughened safety glasses.

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This is the stuff of which good safety glasses are made and these have side protection and adjustable temples.

Shooting specs. (Gunnysack)

And how many of us religiously wear safety glasses and other personal protective equipment when operating a weed eater or lawnmower?