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DeWalt has been making safety glasses for several years now, but I’m always surprised to find out how many loyal DeWalt users and carpentry workers don’t know they exist.  So here’s a brief look at some awesome glasses backed by a top notch brand.

The glasses are manufactured by Radians, and have a nice range of price.  It’s also important to point out that the quality is very respectable.  Trust me, I have no qualms about throwing a manufacturer under the bus, and I don’t like getting close enough to people’s asses to blow smoke up them.  So here are three of the styles I like…

The DeWalt Protector is you low end safety glasses, but they are extremely well made.  I was really impressed by the quality for a basic style like this.  You can get cheaper glasses, but the quality won’t match this specimen.

The DeWalt Reinforcer RX is a very stylish pair of bifocal safety glasses.  For a long time the word style and bifocal never went together.  This is one of the first styles to bridge the gap.  It still holds up nicely and has good number of comfort features.

The DeWalt Ventilator is the high end pair of safety glasses from DeWalt.  It borrows a bit from the AO Safety Fuel (as far as style is concerned), but the price is way better.  Take a look at this style if your having compliance issues.  It might help out.

So there you go.

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I wanted to take this post to let you know about brand of safety glasses you may not have known existed… Drumroll… O. C. C….

Yep, Safety Glasses Inc.  stocks Orange County Choppers Safety Glasses and they are sharp.  They’re manufactured by AO Safety, so they’ve got that going for them.  Secondly, most of them have slick metal frames and are as sturdy as Aunt Mildred’s 3-point stance.

These babies are full of fashion, and are a fraction of the cost of other designer safety glasses.  Did I mention that they look stupendous? They do.  So check them out.  And as a little bonus here’s a little introductory video we put together a year or so ago.

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Are we in a Recession?  Apparently.  Oh well.  Here’s the thing though.  In tough times, individuals and companies are looking for any way to save a buck.  They start cutting things.  Unfortunately, in our haste and panic we often cut the wrong things.  Safety is not an area to cut out.

It is possible to save money, and still provide your employees with safety gear to keep them out of harm’s way.

Look, I love the Wiley X safety glasses as much as the next guy. They look awesome, and I’m pretty damn sure they improve compliance.  However, there are less expensive models available that keep your eyes just as safe.  Hell, you can get a ton of safety glasses for under $4 a pair.

Remember you can save money by changing the style, but don’t cut out safety all together.  You’ll regret it for the rest of your life if something happens.

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Just by signing up to receive Safety Brief’s workplace safety tips you are automatically entered to win a pair of Harley Davidson Safety Glasses, courtesy of Safety Glasses Inc.

Our thanks to this month’s winner for signing up for our tips and to Safety Glasses Inc who graciously is providing us a pair every month.

April’s winner is Dale from Pennsylvania.  

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Recently I was asked about Indoor/Outdoor Safety Glasses so I dug through Frank’s Reports (the one on lens colors) and chopped out the portion about I/O lenses. Thanks for your question!

The indoor/outdoor lens is actually a clear lens with a mirrored coating.  The mirrored coating reflects sunlight and glare, which cuts down on eye fatigue and strain.  It provides protection in the sun, but because of its clear lens and the high amount of visible light that passes through, this lens is effective inside as well. 

The unique nature of this lens helps your eyes adjust when moving from a shaded area to a bright area and vice versa.  Without these this lens it’s like a punch in the face every time you go in and out. This lens is ideal for individuals that work outside, but take a large number unnecessary breaks inside.  Indoor/Outdoor lenses allows individuals to wear the same pair of safety glasses for indoor and outdoor applications.  The most important thing to remember is to make sure that the door is shut when the air conditioner is on.

The indoor/outdoor lens can be used for most applications, whether they’re inside or out. They work best for individuals moving from shade to direct sunlight and back again.  You know… people who have trouble making up their mind.

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Temples are a huge component of safety glasses and eye protection, and as a result let’s go over some of the common used terms when discussing this piece of equipment.

First of a ll what is a temple?  Well, a temple is the plastic or metal that stretches from the frame of your safety glasses to your ears.  Clear?  Now here are the variants.

Pivoting or Ratcheting Temples: The ability to tilt or adjust the angle of the temple up and down in order to provide a comfortable or specific fit.

Adjustable Temples: The manipulation of the temple in length in order to accommodate various sized faces, depending on how far the ears are away from the eyes.

Temple Tips: The end of the temple by your ear.  These are often covered in rubber for comfort.

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The polarized safety glasses are the ultimate in sun protection.  The only thing stronger is Uncle Lester’s $5 cologne.  Polarized lenses are becoming the most sought after glasses on the market.  This lens is designed for outdoor use where reflected glare from water, snow, cement, and other hard surfaces exist.

Polarized lenses offer a gray lens with a mirror coating.  The mirror eliminates the sun’s glare and keeps your eyes comfortable and relaxed.  A polarized lens only allows 12% visible light transmission.  Which is more protection than a simple gray or mirrored lens.

The best aspect of the polarized lens is its rich color spectrum.  Even though your eyes are protected, you can still see clearly.  You’ll finally be able to see the detail and glory of all ten pounds of Aunt Millie’s blush.

As you would assume, these lenses are for outdoor use.

Popular Polarized Examples:
Radians Cobalt Polarized
Orange County Choppers 300 Polarized

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Matt, Matt, Matt. What are we going to do with you? You had nowhere to go but down at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after the 500.  But seriously, last place? Okay if I am going to be fair, engine failure is a good reason to come in last – if you have to have a reason.  At least if you’re going to do it, do it big and looking good.

In case you’re wondering, I do realize that I have picture of NASCAR rookie Joey Logano.  I was looking for cools photos of Matt wearing Wiley X and Joey popped up looking so fine.  Joey has just been added to Wiley X’s growing list of NASCAR drivers.

Wiley X Eyewear has quickly become a top choice for drivers because of the superior visual performance and High-Velocity Protection technology.  And they just look so darn good when you’re wearing them.

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I thought it would be a good idea to go over some terminology used in the world of safety glasses so we’re all on the same page.  This time I’d like to share with you the definitions of a “Nose Bridge” and “Nose Piece”  Let’s go.

Nose Bridge: Connects the two lenses together and rests on the top of your nose.

Nose Piece: Refers to the piece of rubber or plastic that straddles the side of your nose.

So, now that you nose the difference, I never want to hear you make this eye protection mistake ever again.

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It wasn’t too long ago when the only safety sunglasses you could get were humungous, unattractive, blue-blocker type glasses.  And no one wanted to go outside with those safety glasses on, rendering them useless.  We’ve come a long way baby, and now most safety sunglasses are indistinguishable from regular sunglasses.  So lets take a look at how safety sunglasses work.

Safety sunglasses usually have gray or mirrored lenses.  These lenses are most commonly used for outdoor applications because they do such a fine job of protecting against the world’s greatest monster, and provider… the sun.  Sure, she gives us life, but accidentally fall asleep outside smothered in baby oil and butter and watch out!

The sun can burn your eyes, cause eyestrain and eye fatigue. Safety sunglasses protect against these dangers by allowing only 16% Visible Light Transmission.

Neither gray or mirrored lenses distort color.  So, you’ll see objects in natural color while maintaining depth perception.  Seeing things in natural color is important for identifying objects and avoiding hazards.  The main advantage mirrored safety glasses have over a gray lens is that the mirror coating reflects the sun back away from your eye.

Obviously with the sun blocking qualities, these safety glasses are ideal for outside work including:

Outside construction, arbor and landscaping work, utility work, municipal work, bicycling, sports, sun bathing, cruising for chicks, lawn work, and delivery work.

If you’ve been away from the safety game for any amount of time, make sure to check out some of the truly fashionable styles manufacturers are producing these days.

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