Workplace conditions such as temperature, humidity and work rate affect wearer comfort and the relevance of the different respirator features that are available.

A respirator must allow you the freedom to communicate easily with your colleagues and fit well with the rest of your safety equipment.

To help choose safety eyewear best suited to your needs, the following information may be useful.

Whilst every effort should be made to remove hazards as the result of a Workplace Risk Assessment, if Safety Eyewear is necessary as a last resort, the following criteria should be considered: Type of Hazard, Type of Protection, Type of Lens.

Communication Head Sets: For people covering large areas within a noisy environment, earmuffs that incorporate communication systems.

Plugs: Can be worn conveniently with all other PPE Items. Easy to use, with attenuation provided often exceeding that of earmuffs, whilst disposable they provide excellent protection with long term comfort.

Flex & Corded Plugs: These versions are favoured for carrying around the neck when not in use.