Did you know around 30,000 eye injuries a year are linked to DIY activity?
Protective eyewear should be worn for activities such as hammering, chiselling, drilling, stripping paint, splitting tiles or concrete slabs, welding, painting ceilings and laying insulation. The rule of thumb is that if there is a risk of any object entering the eye, wear protective eyewear.
Another common activity that can lead to eye injury is gardening. You don’t need to wear goggles for this, but some glasses or sunglasses can 
be useful to protect against canes poking you in the eye when bending down weeding or pruning.
When you buy eyewear protection, check it conforms to European Standard BSEN 166. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, these will not protect your eyes sufficiently, and protective eyewear should be worn on top to ensure adequate protection.
We have been supplying safety glasses to local businesses for over 25 years. See here. If you need safety glasses, let us know and we will find the right pair for you.
If you do experience an eye injury it is important to not rub the eye. You should seek medical assistance immediately.