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Am I able to wear my normal / everyday glasses in place of occupational prescription safety eyewear?

April 26, 2017able everyday eyewear glasses normal Occupational prescription safety wear

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Am I able to wear my normal / everyday glasses in place of occupational prescription safety eyewear?

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Everyday glasses can be worn during normal activities, but should not be confused with occupational prescription safety eyewear. Dress eyewear a.k.a. everyday glasses do not meet OSHA requirements for on-the-job use where the potential for eye hazards exist. For a complete comparison between dress and occupational prescription safety eyewear please click here (PDF).