Many workplaces instigate an eye safety program for their employees as part of their overall OH&S. But what if you wear prescription glasses every day, rather than contact lenses? What if the company’s chosen safety glasses don’t fit over a pair of prescription lenses?

October is National Safe Work Month, with the theme being think safe. work safe. be safe. As one of Australia’s leading safety eyewear specialists, Bollé Safety is in full support of the initiative and encourages companies to take their employees’ safety seriously at all times.

Following the launch of ‘Mercuro’ in 2019, Bollé Safety has further developed the range to include Green flash and red flash polarised lenses.

We have all seen sunglasses with mirrored lenses around, but does the mirror effect have a purpose in Safety glasses? Where did the idea come from? How are they made? Read on to find out.

The depletion of the ozone layer and a reduction in cloud cover are only a small number of factors contributing to a high UV rating. The ozone layer acts as the Earth’s natural shield from UV rays. As a result, we need to be much more vigilant protecting our eyes.

When considering eye safety, we usually think of safety glasses or goggles that protect eyes against flying debris, dust or splashes. However, light is also something to consider in relation to eye safety. The bright light of welding is brought to a safe level by heavily tinted welding goggles. Ultraviolet light from sunlight is rendered less harmful to the eyes via the use of UV blocking sunglasses. There is also blue light.

Polarised eyewear has widespread use in Australia today, but where did polarised lenses originate, how do they work and how are they made? This article looks at the history and science behind polarised lenses.

Working outside means exposure to varied light conditions. In Australia, a lot of the time there’s at least a bit of glare about. Often, it’s full out, scorching sun. Polarised safety glasses were developed with glare in mind, as they are designed to block reflected light from horizontal surfaces like concrete, water, glass windscreens.

Bollé Safety is proudly Partnering with Breast Cancer Network Australia during the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Discover why comfort and proper fit in safety eyewear are essential for user compliance, protection, and productivity.