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Most safety glasses have a UV coating added to the polycarbonate in order to protect the users from UV (Ultra-Violet) rays. Most safety glasses offer some form of UV protection. Make sure to check the labels and tags. In most cases they will block up to 99.9% of all harmful UV rays.

The lenses of most safety glasses are made from either recycled or virgin polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a naturally transparent, shatter proof material that has a higher impact resistant than either glass or plastic.

You may often see a Z87 or Z87+ label on the lens or frames of your safety glasses. This label refers to levels of impact resistance. A Z87 label offers a “basic” level of impact resistance. The Z87+ label offers a high level of impact resistance. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) determines these levels based on various forms of testing.

The rubber in the frame, nose pads, and temples of your safety goggles can be damaged from the effects of heat and cold. They should always be kept in a clean, dust proof container when not in use. Cleaning your goggles should be done in a manner that does not scratch or affect the anti-fog coating on the lenses. A disinfectant should be used to sterilize them for the next use.

Moist air will typically condense inside your goggles when they are at a lower temperature. Ventilated safety goggles are the best option to prevent this occurrence and many of the newer goggles on the market have anti-fog coatings already applied. If new goggles aren’t an option, an anti fog coating/spray, Rain X, vinegar, and even your own saliva will also work with most unventilated safety goggles.

Many safety goggles are specifically made to allow for prescription eyewear to be worn underneath. This design, however, does make them bulky, sight restricting, and sometimes uncomfortable to wear. The solution is a prescription eye shield made specifically for goggles. This option is expensive but if you rely on your goggles for your livelihood and safety, it is a worthwhile option.

In most cases your employer will provide the necessary safety eye protection that is needed for your particular environment. If you need them for recreation or personal use, you’ll first want to assess the hazards that may be present with the activity you are involved in and then determine the type of eye protection you’ll need. Our safety goggles information page may help in your decision.

Traffic signs are usually manufactured with either a rustproof steel or rustproof aluminum base which makes them highly durable and weather resistant. They also can be manufactured with a reflective vinyl coating which helps vehicles see them easier at night without the need for illumination.

A traffic sign will not reflect light on its own. A reflective material will often be placed over the bare aluminum or steel on a traffic sign to make it reflect light. The location and application of the traffic sign will ultimately determine the sheeting intensity that should be used. Reflective sheeting can come in (in order of reflective intensity) engineer, high intensity, and diamond grade.

The thickness of a traffic sign will vary from sign to sign. The widely accepted thickness is typically .080″ or 80 mil aluminum. An 80 mil aluminum traffic sign is difficult to bend, will not rust, and is highly durable. Thinner signs can be used but will require frequent replacing.

The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or MUTCD defines the standards that are administered by road managers nationwide. It defines how to install and maintain traffic control devices on all public streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public. The most current version of the MUTCD can be found here, in PDF format.

In emergency situations at least a few basic medical supplies should be kept in close proximity to help someone in the case of a medical condition or injury. Knowing how to treat minor injuries can make a big difference and stop it from becoming more serious. Basic first aid classes and literature should allow anyone to effectively use the contents of a home first aid kit. Here are some basic contents that any good home first aid kit should include.

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It is recommended that first aid kits be stored in easily accessible areas of all homes, schools, nursing homes, and places of work. First aid kits should especially be located in the vicinity of small children and the elderly, as those individuals are more likely to be injured accidently. The ease of use and the accessibility of first aid kits should be a top priority for all municipalities.

First aid is emergency care that is administered to an injured individual before the arrival of paramedics or professional medical personnel. A first aid kit should have all of the contents and instructional guidance to deal with both general and emergency care situations.

OSHA and other state labor departments require some type of safety poster to be displayed in organizations that are subject to OSHA reviews. Safety posters are an easy way to remind employees of certain precautions they need to take in order to remain safe in the workplace.