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Re: Safety Goggles headaches..
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Originally Posted by Don Rotolo
Absolutely correct, but at both regionals I attended I saw many, many people (volunteers, mentors, even safety inspectors with "regular" prescription glasses and slip-on side shields that looked like they were cut from overhead transparency film (meaning 0.002" thick). What burns me is that I went and spent over $300 on real prescription safety glasses... but, come to think of it - these are MY eyes, and they're well worth it.
Don
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Don,
I completely agree. For as much trouble as we go through as FIRSTers to ensure that everyone is protecting their eyes at the proper times, I can't believe this hasn't become a larger issue yet.
The "side shields" they give to people at competitions will do very little if a piece of metal is flying in that direction. I've seen some very legitimate side shields that will absolutely protect someones eyes, but the ones that you are referring to are borderline useless.
On top of that, I see many people with glasses and those flimsy sideshields...I find it hard to believe that all of these people have forked over the money for the ANSI certified variety of glasses. Making sure everyone is wearing something on or near their eyes is not what needs to happen...we need to make sure that everyone is PROTECTING their eyes. This includes the flimsy side shields, non-certified glasses lenses, sunglasses, ski goggles etc. If they aren't certified, they shouldnt count as "protection".
Thats just my .02 on this matter.
Brando
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