Emperor Optics Sembawang

Emperor Optics Sembawang

Why Safety Glasses

Written on 4:49 AM by Emperor Optics Sembawang

If your work area requires you to saw, hammer, cut or do anything that will result in air borne particles, most probably you will be required to have a pair of safety glasses to protect your sight. Accidents do happens, even when you are having a game of tennis. High velocity projectiles such as tennis ball, can travel at a speed of more than 100km/hr and injuries caused has been known to result in blindness. All these injuries can be minimised or even avoided through protective measures.

Dangers can be in the form of:

Spillage of highly toxic chemicals onto the eye

Flying bits of cut metals or glass.

Over exposure to sparks or harmful UV radiation resulting in your work such as welding.

Shooting or any games that involves movement of objects at high speed.


First thing when it comes to selection of safety glasses is to identify the potential dangers present. Through careful assessment will you be able to find one safety glasses that suits your needs.

Safety glasses has some standards to follow and can be made available with prescription. Favourite choice of material for lenses would be polycarbonate. They are light-weight and also possesses the strength required to withstand heavy impact. Wrap around frames will be a good choice for sports usage providing an all round coverage.


We will be glad to give you more advice on your needs when you come to visit us.

Thank you. Work hard work smart.

If you enjoyed this post Subscribe to our feed