MrBadger's last post about chopping wood in the parking lot
got me thinking about another bit of gear for a BOB..safety
glasses..i wear glasses all the time and more that once i have
something bounce off them that i would not want in my eye..
on the subject of eyes..i also take the best over the counter
eye wash i can find..i went to using a campstove rather than
open fires because of the "smoke in the eyes issue"

I carry safety/ sun glasses in several of my kits for just that reason. (plus saline for contacts.)

Teacher

( I use construction safety sun glasses ( no side sheilds) get them for about $10 at the home store.)

I wear glasses and because I work in the construction field they are OSHA approved safety glasses with removeable side shields. I also keep an extra pair in my car and a pair in my BOB with cleaning solution and a soft rag along with an assortment of screws and tools for them too.

Same here. A while ago I decided I wanted a pair of cheap sunglasses to put in my Jeep for times when I did not want to risk damaging my oakleys. Figured I may as well buy safety glasses just in case. They sure have come in handy

I have a set of WileyX PT1's that I bought for Trap and Skeet. Change out the rose lenses for clear or smoke and you have good eye protection. I used them other day while pruning some really spikey plants -- excellent insurance.

Before I needed glasses to actually see, I made my living sometimes standing on the side of I-5, with traffic zooming past only a few feet from me, and I often got hit by rocks or whatever that they happened to throw up from the road. I always wore safety sunglasses, and started wearing clear safety glasses when the sun went down. I had another pair in my workshop, they went on as soon as I walked in the door. Now that I have to wear glasses all the time anyway, that problem is solved. I also carry a pair of GI goggles in my vehicles, just in case I have to get out in a sand storm or something. There are better goggles around, but I already own these, they fit over my glasses, and seal pretty well...

With rose or vermilion lenses, how close are they to red "night" light? Just an idea- carry vermilion safety glasses, and you don't have to worry as much about dazzle using a white light at night?

Interesting thought. WileyX calls the color "Pale Rose" and they also sell "Light Rust". "Pale Rose" is in the frame now; I'll try them both at night to see how they work.

Every time I go afield hunting I wear my shooting glasses, no matter the light conditions. For one they improve overall visability, making things brighter, and they have saved my eyes from Lord knows how many thorn branches raking across my face following the dogs into some of the thickest stuff imaginable.

ON a related note, Work gloves are cheap and useful-- i have several pair in various kits.

Teacher

I EDC a pair of Wiley X SG-1s.

Ever since working in a machine shop, having a hot chip fly off of a piece I was cutting on an engine lathe only to fly over the top of my safety glasses and land in my eye, I've been deathly afraid of losing my vision. I was being careless then, looking over the top of the glasses, but I learned my lesson.

Since, I've had a number of things bounce off of the lenses of the Wiley's and their multitude of predecessors that could have done some serious damage.

So yeah, I'd agree wholeheartedly with the idea that safety glasses are good equipment to have around; not only as part of a BOB or PSK, but as an EDC item.

I'm a huge fan of rose lenses, and they're about all I will consider, though they are getting harder to find. Today, it's an ancient pair of Suncloud Rose ski glasses. My daily sunglasses are Serengeti Hurikanu's with the vermillion lenses. Nothing works better for me than a rose colored lens, and what they say about looking at the world through rose-colored glasses is true. Everything really *does* look better.

The contrast increase, especially in rainy, foggy, or any flat light conditions, is awesome, especially for driving or tennis, because yellows really pop out at you. They also make green foliage look incredibly vibrant. I find that wearing my rose glasses during the twilight hours is especially effective while driving.

My ski goggles are Bolle's with a rose lens.

That said, none of these things are going to be anything like red.

I'm on mylast pair of unbroken Sunclouds (found four pairs at TJ Maxx a few years ago for six bucks each--they were about 80 bucks a pair back in the 80's), and the Serengeti's keep losing the screws that hold the lenses in the frames. If anyone can suggest other rose lenses, I'd appreciate it.

As far as safety glasses goes, ever since 9/11/01, I've kept both safety glasses and N95 particulate masks in my kits, at least two of each per person.

Does anyone know where you can get Safety glasses that go over regular perscription glasses?.

Lee

Try looking at an industrial supply house like Grainger. Welding shops like Air Liqiude or Airgas should have them. The welding shops have goggles that seal around your glasses. My friend uses them when he is doing prep/finish for welding.

Oops, sorry I wasn't paying enough attention. What you are looking for are called "OTG" or "over the glass" safety glasses or goggles. I know Uvex (the brand I usually buy) makes them. Google is your friend...search for "OTG safety glasses" or "OTG safety goggles".

Many companies also make prescription safety glasses. Inquire with your optometrist.

Fitovers Eyewear
http://www.fitovers.com

I have the sunglasses, which are the only ones I've ever liked that actually fit over my eyeglasses, and I also have a set they make for shooting/safety glasses.

You'll have to call their customer service number and specifically ask for clear polycarbonate. I love mine.

Ladies and Gents; +1 to all the above. For building evacuations,or windy conditions, or extrications, impact resistant goggles or swim goggles. For general purpose or EMS/traumas safety or splash glasses. Regards, Jim

I specifically bought my Oaklies to use as safety lenses. I found working on the ambulance that changing between sunglasses and safety goggles too bothersome. Many oaklies fit ANSI standards for impact resistance.

Thinking of grabbing a pair of regular safety lenses for my emergency supplies.

I'm also leaning toward carrying leather gloves (almost) EDC -- just toomany situations where hands can get cut/dirty.

Safety glasses and work gloves are my families business.
Remember to look for the stamping of Z87.1 (The ANSI rating that is assigned to "safety glasses") on the temples. My famlies business sells regular safety glasses ranging from $.97 to over $100 for the "branded" glasses. A good pair of safety glasses really only costs $.97, but you will not look cool in them. The most popular sellers today are wrap around safety glasses. They come in many different lense colors, and coating options. In recent years polarized lenses have been approved and have become moderately popular. One of the most popular glasses that we sell is an indoor outdoor mirror. it is a mirrored coating on a clear lense which allows for great visibility indoors and protection from the sun outdoors. My recomendation is to forget about interchangable lenses, and buy some cheap safety glasses. That way you dont have to worry about trying to find replacment lenses, and if you loose them it is no big deal. $3-11 is the mid price range for a pair of safety glasses unless you are buying boxes at a time.

OTG (over the glasses) does not have much in terms of choice. Everybody knows the Uvex Astro spec and Ultra spec when they think of safety glasses ten years ago. If you want to go with goggles there are many new styles out that are reasonably priced and comfortable.

Prescription safety glasses are avaliable from many suppliers, all you need is a prescription and some $. They are not too expensive when you consider the cost of regular eye glasses.

On the topic of eye wash... READ THE BOTTLE they are water and saline solution. Depending on the activity several ounces are all you need to flush the object out. All eyewash is created equal!!!