EYE SAFETY IN HEALTHCARE

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Eye Safety in Healthcare Industry - Worker wearing ugly` prescription safety glasses

Eye Safety in Healthcare

Healthcare workers have a unique set of concerns when it comes to prescription safety glasses. Safety eyewear helps protects workers from the spectrum of dangers present in their work environment. Healthcare workers main focus is often on infection control, splash protection, comfort during long shifts, clear and accurate vision at different distances, compatibility with masks and PPE and to preventing fogging. This is why close fitting, full top and side protective eyewear is critical. The frame material needs to be suitable for regular cleaning for infection control and lenses need to be customised for the work the wearer is doing, often requiring multiple pairs for different environmental tasks. Anti-fog coatings are essential in a lot of healthcare environments.

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Eye Safety Risks in Healthcare

Biological hazards and infection

Extreme temperature changes

Chemical exposure

Sharp objects and projectiles

Airborne microparticles* *Not for use in areas where high levels of airborne solvents are present

Ergonomics and visual fatigue

Why Choose PSG Eyewear?

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Fully Certified to Australian Standards
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Provides peace of mind, injury prevention for workers and their employers
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Customised frame and lens fitting to ensure fit for purpose and increased compliance
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Experienced and dedicated sales and customer service teams for technical support
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Australia and New Zealand's widest range of frame and lens designs
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PSG Agent near you with over 750 support optometrists in Australia

FAQ's For Eye Safety in Healthcare

Yes, all PSG Eyewear prescription safety glasses are Certified to current Australian Standard, AS/NZS 1337.6

Independent product certification ensures that a product meets all the requirements of the standard through a process of product testing, ongoing batch testing and biannual audits.

PSG also manufactures safety eyewear Compliant to the Standard

Compliance means that the product fully adheres to the requirements of the Standard. However, this product range is not tested by a third party. Compliance for PSG means the glasses are still made in the same Certified manufacturing laboratory using the same processes, however the item may simply fall outside of prescription ranges of certification.

Yes, PSG prescription safety glasses are specifically designed and manufactured to provide excellent eye protection. PSG offers a wide range of models including those with integrated side shields all the way to the bottom of the frame front, wrap around designs and foam backed designs that help shield from particles, dust, debris and other workplace hazards from multiple angles; front, top and sides.

Not only do PSG frames look good, but they are also, most importantly, fit for purpose.

If you are unsure which PSG frame provides the level of protection required for your workplace, our team is happy to assist you in choosing the most suitable option.

Frames made from smooth, non porous materials are generally the easiest to maintain. Many of PSG Eyewear's prescription safety frames are made from these materials, such as TR-90; they have smooth surfaces that can be cleaned as part of normal workplace hygiene processes. Frames with simple designs, fewer grooves or textures are easier to keep clean, such as frames with moulded nose bridges instead of separate attached parts.

If you work in healthcare or other hygiene critical environments, PSG Eyewear can recommend frame styles within our range that are durable, easy to clean and compatible with your other required PPE.

Prescription safety glasses can provide a level of protection against accidental splashes and airborne droplets. However, they are not a substitute for eye protection required for procedures with a high risk of exposure to blood or bodily fluids.

The level of protection required depends on the task being performed and your workplace infection control policies. For many healthcare applications, prescription safety glasses worn in conjunction with other PPE such as fully sealed goggles or face shields. Full face masks can provide an additional level of protection where there is a risk of splashes or sprays.

PSG Eyewear offers certified prescription safety glasses that can be work comfortably alongside other PPE. We recommend taking your PPE with you when selecting your safety glasses to ensure compatibility and a comfortable fit.

Always follow your employers PPE requirements and infection prevention control procedures for your specific work environment.

PSG are proud to offer the groundbreaking anti-fog coating, Optifog® developed and manufactured by Essilor.

The Optifog® lens has unique, hydrophilic top layers with inherent fog repellence properties. The anti-fog top layers placed on the Optifog lens are activated with the Optifog Activator Cloth.

Just use the Optifog Activator Cloth whenever you clean your lenses.

This coating is ideal for professionals who frequently move from hot to cold environments or are required to wear masks or helmets, often experiencing foggy lenses. Optifog® lenses offer an optimised solution to the inconvenience of fog.

PSG Eyewear offer a wide range of different frames and sizes that are designed to work comfortably alongside other PPE, including hard hats and hearing protection. PSG offer frame models with different temple (arm) lengths, temples replaceable with head straps, adjustable temples and adjustable nose pads.

For the best fit and protection, PSG recommend taking your regular PPE with you when selecting your new prescription safety glasses. This allows you to try everything together and you can be confident your eyewear is compatible and provides the protection you need.

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