Posted By Jim Walker We introduced this as a result of a spate of wind blown dust eye incidents. At first (like always!) there was some resistance, now bedded in and there is good compliance. Trick is (I think) to let operatives have a good choice of specs.

Posted By Alan Woodage Peter, I agree with Jim's feelings above a good quality set of spec's that are stylish for the fashion conscious. We have had this as a mandatory policy for several years and still get minor incidents of non compliance, this is generally caused when operatives are working with other trades who do not have or adhere to a mandatory eye protection policy. One pit fall is that when higher levels of eye protection are required, impact goggles for grinder or similar operatives become complacent and continue to use there specs instead of getting the correct goggles. There are two ways of looking at this my general thoughts are that these are the people who would have been too lazy anyhow so at least now they have some level of protection. Or they just don't understand and need education and reinforcement. Cleaning materials is the other issue faced. Ensure and maintain that the correct materials are available for all to keep there eye protection clean. not only for the obvious reason but also as it tends to be an excuse not to be wearing them. Finally invest in some reasonable cases for the guy's to store them in or they just tend to stick them in tool bags / boxes etc and within a day or two they are scratched and there is another reason why they wont where them. Also avoid issuing neck lanyards / cords unless you wish all operatives to wear them like jewellery instead of on there eyes. A couple of incidents I have heard is while cleaning with a pump dispenser / spray an individual sprayed the cleaning fluid direct into eye, she explained that I just normally spray and wipe them while there on my face. This particular day they were on her forehead!! Also be prepared for these effect my eyesight, they magnify so they must be bad for my eyes, I am getting headaches from wearing these, everything looks different and i might fall over etc etc. Hopefully you can get some occ health input to reassure and reinforce things. Finally don't forget the prescription glasses people. Yes you can get over spectacles, visors and other items but if you want it to work get them kitted out with prescription safety specs. keep going with it and don't let the b*******s grind you down it will be a battle but like all things eventually the majority conform and peer pressure picks up the other few in time.

Posted By Peter Moran Many thanks for all the responses so far...initial pairs we have tried have had a element of distortion from the thickened lower edge which was a bit dodgy when walking on site but we will persevere until the right pair if found.

Posted By Manny Is it just me or has this thread got something in common with the one entitled "Safety glasses cause long term eye damage?????". Manny