PIP Consumables Catalogue JULY 2024 ED1 DIGITAL V3 - Flipbook - Page 121
When does it start to afect us?
The risk of eye damage from UV radiation is cumulative, so the danger continues to grow as we spend time in the sun throughout
our life. It9s important to get into the habit of wearing proper-otting sunglasses from a young age and as you venture into the
workforce ensuring the correct protection levels to the associated risks such as Impact.
How can we protect ourselves in and out of the sun?
Wear safety sunglasses with a minimum 99.9% UV protection even in the shade or when it9s bright but cloudy - they are an
absolute must at the beach or on the worksite where renected radiation can make the potential for damage even greater.
Wearing a broad-brimmed hat and safety sunglasses can reduce UV radiation exposure to the eyes signiocantly. Wrap-around
sunglasses are best as they reduce radiation entering from the sides; and polarised lenses are particularly good at reducing glare.
THE PRO CHOICE SAFETY GEAR RANGE OF PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR INCLUDES SPECTACLES THAT
OFFER AT LEAST 99.9% UV PROTECTION.
What is Sun Glare?
Our eyes are very sensitive to bright light, which can have
negative impacts on our driving and work performance 3 also
known as Sun Glare or Sun Dazzle.
Sun Glare can cause momentary blindness, and in turn
increase anxiety and nervousness.
Glare is the loss of visual performance or discomfort produced
by an intensity of light in the visual oeld greater than the
intensity of light to which the eyes are adapted.
Simply put, glare occurs when too much light enters your eye
and interferes with your eye9s ability to manage it.
Glare can be distracting and even dangerous and can occur
day or night in a number of ways. Glare may come directly
from a light source or be renected.
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR
TO ENSURE OPTIMAL EYE HEALTH AND
SAFETY AT WORK IT’S CRITICAL TO MATCH
THE CORRECT LENS TINT TO THE RISK OF
SUN GLARE.
PRO CHOICE SAFETY GEAR
PROTECTIVE
EYEWEAR
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