How to Use Safety Goggles

Safety goggles protect your eyes during projects.

Safety goggles serve as protection from debris and hazardous materials. These goggles make certain your home-improvement projects, crafts activities and science experiments cause no damage to your eyes. They work well because they completely surround your eyes. Using safety goggles correctly can help preserve your eyesight. Be sure to choose adjustable goggles that cover the eye socket.

Things You'll Need

• Eyeglass-cleaning cloth

Instructions

1. Clean the safety goggles before wearing them for the first time, using a clean, dry cloth, such as an eyeglass cleaning cloth. Clean any debris from the packaging and any smudges that could interfere with visibility.

2. Slide the goggles over your head. Sit the arched portion between the goggle lenses on the bridge of your nose. Be sure that the rubber strap stretches across the back of your head.

3. Adjust the fit of the goggles by tightening the adjustable straps on each side. Tighten or loosen the side straps until the goggles seal against your face.

4. Keep the goggles securely in place for the duration of your project, including cleanup.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are working on a nonhazardous project, you can use goggles with side shields. This type of goggle can also be worn over prescription glasses. The goggles will fit much like glasses worn to improve eyesight.

• Do not attempt any project that generates flying debris or uses caustic chemicals without wearing safety goggles.

References

• University of South Carolina: Safety Goggles and Glasses