New Safety Eyewear Market in California?

The LA Daily News reports that "A San Fernando Valley based trade organization that represents the adult film industry plans to continue to fight against California safety standards that mandate condoms and eyewear for actors on all porn sets next year." Read more.

New Safety Eyewear from Gateway

Gateway Safety has introduced its Temple Technology safety eyewear, a collection of safety products engineered to fit users much more comfortably, according to the company's press release. The products feature temples that reportedly eliminate pinching while fitting securely. The new line includes three; types of safety eyewear: Luminary, Flight and Parallax. The temples for each is said to relieve pinching and pressure on the head and ears. The most recent product to hit the market, Parallax safety eyewear, features a patented, dual-component temple design that helps the temple softly flex against the ear and head. A one-piece polycarbonate lens and top brow guard help provide wraparound coverage, and a soft nosepiece helps keep the glasses from slipping.Read more.

Newest Eyewear Standard for Women's Lacrosse Delayed

"US Lacrosse representatives have reached an agreement with the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) to delay implementation of the new standard for women's lacrosse eyewear until January 1, 2017," reports LaxPower. "Until that date, both the current standard for women's eyewear, ASTM F803, and the new standard passed in 2014, F3077, will be legal for all levels of play governed by US Lacrosse rules." Read more.

New Safety Sunglasses from Wiley X

Wiley X, Inc. has created a full family of John Deere Safety Eyewear — designed with the quality, performance and durability John Deere fans require to get the job done, according to a press release on Yahoo! Finance. The eyewear is described as being perfect for work on the farm or around the backyard, home improvement projects or just hanging out, The sunglasses reportedly also deliver the good looks, comfort and advanced vision protection required to take on any challenge. Read more.

Call for Higher Standard for Pediacric Protective Eyewear

"Standards for protective eyewear for children and public health campaigns encouraging its use are crucial to reducing the incidence of ocular injuries in children, according to a clinical focus article published in the Medical Journal of Australia." That's the beginning of a Medical News Today post.  "Ms. Annette Hoskin, Research Fellow and her colleagues, from the Lions Eye Institute in Perth, reported that in Australia, 10% of severe ocular trauma in children occurred during sporting activities, with permanent visual damage resulting in 27% of those cases. Forty-eight per cent of eye injuries occurred in the home while playing with easily accessible objects." Read more.

Safety Eyewear Market Increasing—Slowly

Over the five years to 2014, Protective Eyewear Manufacturing industry revenue is expected to grow at an annualized rate of 2.8% to $555.5 million, including an increase of 3.4% in 2014. The American Optometric Association estimates that 90.0% of these injuries could be reduced or prevented with the use of proper eye protection. The number of industry operators is estimated to increase at an average annual rate of 0.8%. Growth in the number of companies has been subdued due to major acquisition activity by the industry's largest players, 3M Company and Honeywell International Inc. Additionally, high manufacturing costs and rising prices for plastic materials have created an industry in which almost half of domestic demand is supplied through imports. Over the next five years, imports are expected to continue growing as domestic manufacturers focus on higher value-added products with increased functionality and design elements. Rising domestic demand will enable revenue to grow at a robust rate over the five years to 2019. Read more.

New Safety Eyewear from Gateway Safety

"Cold weather brings the possibility of lens fogging, the most common eyewear-related winter-weather hazard reported by outdoor employees. Wheelz goggles include a unique Whirlwind ventilation system, with 10 vents along the frame’s brow area and 10 additional vents on the frame¹s underside, to circulate air through the inner frame area between the face and lens," reports Utility Products. "The resultant strong 'whirlwind' of air helps clear the fog and maintain unhindered vision at all times. For additional fog prevention, an anti-fog coating is also available. Wheelz are unlike big and bulky traditional goggle styles. Their compact and lightweight frame is made of a soft, flexible material for all-day comfort. Wheelz goggles also feature an optional soft foam lining that not only helps with comfort, but also prevents snow and debris from blowing into the eyes. Additionally, mirrored-lens options help fight the glare that is often reflected from snow-covered surfaces." Read more.

Patent Approved for Safety Telecommunication Eyewear

United States Patent and Trademark Office informed Energy Telecom, Inc., that all 32 claims in the company's 'Zone of Safety' Utility Patent Application, number 13/373,798, were allowed on January 7, 2014. The allowed claims include the telecommunications eyewear's ability to establish a 'Zone of Safety' around the safety glass user, including monitoring and reporting surrounding hazardous biometric conditions, using a wide variety of sensors, the horizontal axis, and movement or lack thereof of the eyewear wearer, and the ability to report those potentially harmful conditions to both the eyewear user and remote locations, wirelessly. Read more.

New Safety Eyewear from Honeywell

“Honeywell Safety Products has launched the new North brand GX-8 series ofsafety eyewear,” according to the post on Safety Online. “The semi-frameless style features sleek, nickel-free, brushed steel frames for a sophisticated look, and 8-base wraparound lenses for optimum coverage and protection. Available in five lens tints and with optional Fog-Ban coating, the GX-8 delivers superior versatility to protect workers’ eyes in nearly any application.” Read more.

New Safety Eyewear from Honeywell

"Honeywell launched Uvex Livewire sealed eyewear for extreme, high-particulate environments," according to Penn Energy. "Based on extensive research and fit-testing, the Uvex Livewire precision-engineered frame ensures a superior, gap-free fit that seals out debris, while the high-performance Uvextreme® Plus coating delivers 10 times longer anti-fog protection and two times better scratch resistance than other anti-fog coated lenses. Uvex Livewire is designed to deliver exceptional durability, performance, fit and protection to keep workers safe in the harshest conditions." Read more.

3M Adds Scotchgard Anti-Fog to Safety Eyewear

“3M takes safety eyewear to the next level by adding Scotchgard Anti-Fog Coating. The proprietary coating provides at least 12 times longer lasting fog resistance than traditional anti-fog coatings to help increase eyewear performance in rugged, dusty, steamy and wet work environments. Scotchgard anti-fog coating retains its effectiveness for at least 25 washings with water, allowing workers to wear the lens longer, which may result in lower cost,” reports Safety Online. “Scotchgard anti-fog coating is available in four styles of 3M safety eyewear: Maxim Spectacles, Maxim Plus Dust Goggles, Lexa Dust Gogglegear Safety Goggles (med. & lg.) and Lexa Splash Gogglegear  Safety Goggles (med. & lg.). …All styles meet the requirements of CSA Z94.3-2007 and ANSI Z87.1-2010.” Read more.

Revision Military Gets Swiss Army Eyewear Contract

Revision Military has landed “a 5-year contract to supply the Swiss Armed Forces with its protective eyewear needs,” says the Ottawa Citizen. “Following extensive user trials and meeting stringent performance requirements, Revision’s Sawfly Eyewear was selected as the all-purpose ballistic spectacle of choice. Beginning January 2014, it will become the standard issue spectacle to all Swiss troops—to the tune of 290,000 Sawfly Military Eyewear kits plus additional accessories. This is Revision’s second eyewear contract with the Swiss Armed forces; in 2008 they were awarded a contract to supply 10,000 Desert Locust Military Goggles.” Read more.

Safety Eyewear from Gateway Wins Award

“Flight safety eyewear from Gateway Safety won the top spot in Industrial Safety & Hygiene News' first-ever Readers' Choice Awards contest, conducted online during March and April,” goes the press release published on Thomasnet. “Flight, a revolutionary design in eye protection, features exclusive, patent-pending temples that offer the biggest comfort advancement in safety eyewear in a generation. Flight was the top vote-getter in the category of Eye/Face Protection – Plano Safety Spectacles. The award winners, in several different industrial hygiene and safety categories, will be officially announced in the August issue of ISHN. Each winner also received a glass award commemorating their achievement.” Read more.

New Safety Eyewear from Honeywell

“Honeywell Safety Products has unveiled Uvex Pheos safety eyewear, which combines streamlined styling with technologically advanced materials to deliver high-performance protection. The eyewear’s frameless design features duo-spherical lenses for unparalleled optical quality and superior all-around coverage,” according to Utility Products. “The dielectric style comes with Uvex Dura-streme dual action anti-fog, anti-scratch coating for exceptional versatility and value. Available in two sizes and three lens tints, Uvex Pheos is designed to fit the workforce and perform to perfection in nearly every application.” Read more.

New Safety Eyewear from Honeywell

“Safety eyewear: Honeywell Safety Products has introduced two new styles of protective eyewear, Conspire and Relentless,” according to Utility Products. “Both feature the exclusive new North Signature Fit profile, specially designed to comfortably fit at least 85% of wearers right out of the box without the need for advanced adjustments. Given their combined protective qualifications, lightweight design and adjustment-free fit, Conspire and Relentless deliver extreme value to safety managers by simplifying the safety eyewear purchasing process.” Read more.

Honeywell Develops Safety Eyewear with Voice

"Honeywell Safety Products [has] introduced Uvex AcoustiMaxx Stereo Bluetooth eyewear, an all-in-one solution combining maximum impact protection with hands-free voice communication," according to Manufacturing.net. "Uvex AcoustiMaxx enables workers in remote or noisy environments to focus on the task at hand while remaining protected and in contact with their teams, improving safety and productivity on the job. This marks the first time Bluetooth-enabled eyewear is available for industrial applications." Read more.

New Safety Eyewear from Wiley X

"Workers in need of stylish, comfortable eye protection have a bold new choice — the new Climate Control WX Gravity from eyewear innovator Wiley X, Inc.," according to Midwest Lens. "Wiley X’s Rx-ready, Climate Control sunglasses combine an attractive, wraparound style frame with Wiley X’s patented, removable soft foam Facial Cavity™ Seal. This unique design was developed to block out wind, dust and debris, providing protection unmatched by other eyewear. This exclusive feature creates a comfortable, climate controlled “protection zone” for the wearer’s eyes. And because it’s removable, it’s like getting two pairs of glasses in one. With Wiley X’s shatterproof lenses and frames, the WX Gravity protects the wearer?s eyes against a wide range of occupational dangers." Read more.

College Squash Assn. Issues Warning about Safety Eyewear

"As the season gets underway, teams and players are reminded that proper eyewear is required for all college squash matches, including warmups and match play," notes a post from the College Squash Association. "Standard eyewear (i.e. everyday prescription glasses) may not be worn in place of acceptable eyewear. The CSA has detailed Eyewear Rules, which includes the following language:

"Approved eyewear must be worn for the entirety of a match, from the beginning of the warm-up until the match’s conclusion. Standard eyeglasses may not be worn in lieu of approved eyewear, even if the eyeglasses have plastic lenses. In the event of a player not having approved eyewear for their match, the rules for a self-inflicted injury apply. In the event that a player’s eyewear breaks during a match, the injury rule may be required to determine the result. This would only be needed in the case of prescription glasses that can not be immediately replaced. In the event of a player not having approved eyewear and a suitable replacement not being found, the player may forfeit the match."

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New Safety Glasses from Honeywell

"Honeywell Safety Products unveiled Uvex Pheos safety eyewear, which combines streamlined styling with technologically advanced materials to deliver high-performance protectio," according to a press release on Thomas Net. "The eyewear’s frameless design features duo-spherical lenses for unparalleled optical quality and superior all-around coverage. The dielectric style comes with Uvex Dura-streme dual action anti-fog, anti-scratch coating for exceptional versatility and value. Available in two sizes and three lens tints, Uvex Pheos is designed to fit the workforce and perform to perfection in nearly every application." Read more.

Kimberly-Clark Professional Adds to its Safety Glasses

Kimberly-Clark Professional's new Jackson Safety Nemesis polarized safety eyewear reportedly offer protection in a polarized lens, reducing eye fatigue as well as providing superior peripheral vision and side protection through a sleek, wraparound design. The company notes that the lens minimizes oriented light that causes glare, allowing the wearer to see fine details and deep colors without eyestrain, eye stress or fatigue. It does so without compromising or sacrificing clarity, performance or durability.Read more.