PSG Podcast S2EP02- Part 2: Eye Protection: Insights into the EN166 standard

Let's Talk Safety with Protekta Safety Gear by Protekta Safety Gear

S02 E04
30:59
Episode notes

In this episode of Let’s Talk Safety, Dylan Sutherland continues the conversation with Tiego Kekana from uvex safety to unpack how the EN166 eye protection standard translates into real-world protection.

Key highlights:

  • The real difference between spectacles and goggles in impact resistance.
  • Why optical clarity impacts both safety and worker focus.
  • How anti-scratch and anti-fog coatings reduce incidents.
  • A real-world scenario where EN166 spectacles prevented serious injury.

This episode takes eye protection standards from paper to practice. Helping you protect your team on site.

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