safety glasses for stacker drivers

[Andy Walsh [awalsh@lineone.net]]

The wrap around type may not be the ideal type of glasses for wearing whilst
operating a FLT, as the side protectors do infact restrict the vision,
regardless of glare, they restrict side view vision. Maybe it may be best to
offer your FLT drivers three options of proposed eye protection to wear
there are a wide variety which can be offered as a suitable ulternative to
the 'Bolle'. Anti-glare goggles and glasses are available at a cost, maybe a
full face visor maybe necessary, even better wear hard hats a full face
visors, which can easily be fitted with. This will minimise any objects
falling from heights, to which FLT drivers are most at risk and cover the
eyes from both side and frontal exposures.

Interesting you say amongost some drivers is there a reluctance to change
maybe????

----- Original Message -----
From: Mr.W J Sharkey [wjsh...@currantbun.com] <mis...@zetnet.co.uk>
Newsgroups: misc.industry.safety.personal
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 1999 8:31 PM
Subject: safety glasses for stacker drivers

> Dear All
>
> We are currently reviewing a risk assessment for trucking operations in a
> engine production enviroment, with regards to eye protection.
>
> Whilst the safety glasses will control one hazard, there is an opinion
> amongst some drivers that the glasses are creating another hazard, i.e.
> glare. The glasses that are currently being worn are wrap around " Bolle"
> which I am told are the best type for driving.
>
> Has anybody got any information regarding the wearing of safety glasses by
> stacker drivers in a factory enviroment
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>