Alex Storch

The demo crew starts at 6 a.m. and by 7 a.m. the air is full of everything a Sawzall throws off a stucco wall. The laborer on the end of the scaffold is wearing the drugstore readers he bought in April. His prescription safety glasses, side shields and all, paid in full by his employer, are in the cup holder of a company truck parked at a property that finished in June.

“An employer that pays for prescription safety eyewear and cannot show it is being worn has documented spend and nothing else.”

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: In conjunction with the article “Treat Safety Eyewear Like The Tools They Are,” here are some actual questions technicians have about safety glasses. Have the conversation with your team and help prevent injuries before they start. Q: What does the Z87 mark on the frame actually mean? ANSI Z87.1 is the U.S. standard for impact-rated eye protection. A plain Z87 mark means the eyewear passed basic impact testing.