Eye safety
Eye safety options for prescription glasses WITH A WIDE RANGE TO SUIT THE WEARER’S NEEDS, BOLLE SAFETY HAS THE PERFECT DESIGNS TO KEEP YOUR EYES PROTECTED WITHOUT COMPROMISING ON VISIBILITY OR STYLE.
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any workplaces instigate an eye safety program for their employees as part of their overall occupational health and safety conditions. It is important to understand that ordinary eyewear such as fashion frames and sunglasses do not provide adequate protection against injury and workrelated hazards. Safety glasses and goggles are specially made to protect from impact, dust, splashes and other potential
All Bolle Safety prescription lenses are certified to the medium impact resistance AS/NZS 1337.6 standard.
hazards, while prescription glasses are made purely to improve vision, not for protection. Prescription glasses are often made of a non-safety standard lens, so an incident involving impact could result in major injury. Bollé Safety has a range of safety eyewear suitable for wearers of prescription glasses. These take a variety of forms depending on preference, but they all maintain the Bollé Safety standards of style and comfort. They fall into two main categories: safety eyewear that is worn over prescription glasses, or safety glasses with prescription lenses. SAFETY EYEWEAR ON TOP OF PRESCRIPTION LENSES If keeping the wearer’s own prescription glasses is important, having protection that fits comfortably over the top without digging in or slipping is key. This range of glasses is called over the glasses (OTG). Bollé Safety offers wearers two options when it comes to OTG with safety glasses over prescription glasses or safety goggles over prescription glasses. In the former category, the Tryon OTG can be worn over most prescription glasses and are very comfortable, with brow protection and extendable flex 160-degree co-injected temples. Bollé Safety’s exclusive Platinum anti-scratch, anti-fog coating increases the longevity of these glasses, which are available with clear or smoke lenses.
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The no-metal components of the Overlight II makes this frame ideal for food handling, while still offering full protection from side, top and bottom angles. The Override features telescopic temple arms that allow for adjustment and a secure, comfortable fit over prescription glasses, while the single, distortion-free lens maximises visibility. A Platinum Lite anti-fog, anti-scratch coating on both sides of the lens keeps vision clear in humid environments In the latter category, the Pilot 2 is available in clear, smoke or CSP lenses, so whether you’re indoors, outdoors, or both, there’s a lens tint to suit. Pilot 2 is also available with a neoprene strap and is ideal for oil and gas environments. The Pilot 2 Fire is made with the needs of firefighters in mind. Whatever the model, Pilot 2 offers an excellent field of vision and the Platinum coating increases the longevity of wear. The Atom model is for those looking for a smaller profile and more compact pair of goggles. Still offering a great peripheral vision, Atom is lightweight and offers medium impact protection as well as protection from splashes. The Atom also comes with an optional mouth guard, offering full-face protection. The Coverall is ideal for work in clean rooms, with an economic option that offers good visibility, adjustable strap and can come vented or sealed, depending on preference and use.
