Safety Glasses for Prescription Eyewear in Calgary
When working in hazardous environments, eye protection is essential. Safety glasses for prescription eyewear are the best solution for those who need corrective lenses while staying safe on the job. At Not Another Eye Store, we offer high-quality safety glasses stamped with Z87.1 or Z94.3, showing they meet ANSI (USA) or CSA (Canada) safety standards.
Why Choose Safety Glasses Over Regular Glasses?
If you work in a dangerous environment, regular glasses won’t provide the protection you need. Safety glasses are designed specifically to protect your eyes from debris, chemicals and/or impact. Regular prescription glasses don’t offer the same level of durability or impact resistance as safety eyewear, making it unsafe.
CSA Z94.3 or ANSI Z87.1 – certified safety glasses meet strict safety standards, ensuring that you’re protecting your eyes from harm. Wearing the right eyewear keeps you safe, whether you’re in construction, a factory or in a lab. This can be the difference between being safe or making a trip to the hospital.
Can I turn my regular glasses into safety glasses?
No, safety glasses must meet Z94.3 or Z87.1 standards with a stamp and marking. If a work accident happens and you’re not wearing safety-approved eyewear, insurance may not cover you. Don’t regret it after the accident, be sure to protect your eyes and yourself.
Types of Prescription Safety Glasses
At Not Another Eye Store, we offer a wide variety of prescription safety glasses tailored to your needs. Single vision lenses are a common choice for many, providing clear sight at one distance while maintaining full protection. You can also choose prescription safety glasses that offer bifocal or progressive lenses, depending on your needs.
Depending on the work environment some key design features to look for are:
- Adjustable Temples: to provide custom fit
- Replaceable Nose Bridge: Replaceable nose bridge for extended product life
- Replaceable Dust Dam: Replaceable dust dam for extended product life
- Metal free
- V-Port Technology: View port technology for peripheral viewing
- Telescopic Temples: Temples extend for added comfort and fit
- Non-Conductive: Plastic frames that contain shielded metal parts
- Unifit Bridge: One piece bridge/nose piece for distributing the weight evenly
How do I know if my prescription glasses are safety-rated?
Look for the CSA Z94.3 or ANSI Z87.1 marking on the frames and a stamp on the lenses. This standard certifies that the glasses meet the required safety standards. If your glasses don’t have this stamp, they aren’t safety glasses and won’t protect you in hazardous environments.
What are the differences between Z94.3 and Z87.1?
CSA Z94.3 (Canada) | ANSI Z87.1 (USA) | |
Certification | Requires certification by CSA or accredited body to bear CSA mark. | Does not require third-party certification; compliance is self-claimed. |
Impact Protection | Requires high-velocity and high-mass impact tests. | Also includes “Non-Impact” protectors, with “Impact” rated (+) for high velocity and mass protection. |
Side Protection | Mandatory for all safety spectacles. | Required only for impact-rated eyewear. |
Thickness Requirement | Specifies thickness for non-glass prescription lenses. | Specifies thickness for all lenses, including goggles and welding shields. |
Coverage Requirements | Requires minimum frontal and side coverage for spectacles and protectors. | Specifies frontal and side coverage for spectacles only. |
Field of View | Sets minimum field of view for goggles and respirators. | No specific requirement for the field of view. |
Common Eye Hazards and How to Protect Yourself
1. Projectiles
The main goal is to determine if anything might fly and hit your eyes or face at high speeds. Whenever working with power tools, any kind of slippage can cause things like metal shards or broken pieces. Don’t be without safety eyewear, as you might lose an eye.
2. Dust or Debris
Foam-lined safety glasses are becoming increasingly popular as they prevent dust and debris from getting behind the lenses. This is especially helpful for outdoor jobs, where wind can blow dust or dirt towards your face. We carry safety eyewear with special replaceable dust dam for extended product life.
3. Chemical Splash
Chemical splashes can cause severe damage to your eyes, including burns to the cornea or even blindness. We recommend wearing both goggles and face shields for maximum protection.
Additionally, there are always work place hazards that can occur and no one to prevent them. We will ensure you find the best fit of safety eyewear for your place of work. If we don’t have it in stock, we can order it in for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are prescription safety glasses worth it?
Yes, prescription safety glasses are worth it if you work in an environment where eye protection is needed. Its better to be safe than sorry as they say, prevent any chance of causing injury to yourself and get a pair today.
Can I turn my regular glasses into safety glasses?
No, regular prescription glasses cannot be changed into safety glasses. You cannot put safety lenses into non-safety frames. Both the frame and lenses need to be stamped with the markings of CSA 94.3 or ANSI Z87.1.
Can you wear prescription safety glasses all the time?
Yes, you can wear prescription safety glasses comfortably throughout the day, every day. However, they are typically more durable and might be heavier than regular glasses. We do carry styles with adjustable side guards, which people won’t even know they are safety glasses when removed.
How do I know if my prescription glasses are safety-rated?
Check for the ANSI Z87.1 or CSA Z94.3 marking on the frames. When looking at the lenses, there will be a marking on one of the lenses. This indicates that the glasses meet safety standards for protection in hazardous environments.
Is it okay to wear prescription glasses instead of safety glasses?
No, regular prescription glasses won’t protect you from injury when an accident occurs in hazardous work environments. Only safety glasses shield your eyes from projectiles, ensuring complete protection.
Come in Store Today!
Ready to protect your eyes while maintaining clear vision? Visit Not Another Eye Store in Calgary to find the best prescription safety glasses. Our high-quality, safety certified frames and lenses ensure that you can work safely without worry.