--- title: "Do your safety glasses have the right lenses for the job?: Bacon's Safety Tip" description: Are you really sure that your safety glasses have the right lenses to protect you? Want help choosing the right safety eye protection at work? Check out these helpful tips from Quad City Safety on how to prevent eye injuries in the workplace. Learn what each lens color is meant to protect you from. image: https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hubfs/QCS%20-%20C03%20-%20Elevator%20BST%20-%202-000897-edited.jpg --- [** Login](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/request-an-account) [Blog](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/#KB) [Contact Us](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/contact-us) [Request a Quote](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/contact-us-need-help) [Resources](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/#KB) [Services](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/services) [View Cart](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/cart) [Checkout](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/cart) [![Quad City Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/logo-light.png?width=200&height=71&name=logo-light.png "Quad City Safety")](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/) **Call**: (563) 445-2170 or **[Help Me!](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/contact-us-need-help)** ### Search In Progress # Elevator Safety Blog # Do your safety glasses have the right lenses for the job?: Bacon's Safety Tip ** Jul 18, 2017 11:00:00 AM / by [Quad City Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/author/quad-city-safety) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## What eye protection lenses are you relying for protection? More than 700,000 U.S. workers injure their eyes on the job every year! Come on. That number is ridiculous, especially when there’s [eye protection](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/eye-protection-safety-glasses-overkill-if-you-already-wear-a-face-shield) out there for virtually every task. If you aren’t sure what kind of lens you need to provide, all you gotta do is ask Bacon.   **Here are some tips on choosing the right eye protection at work. ** ![Quad City Safety Eye protection lens Safety ](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/optimized%20from%20audit/QCS%20-%20C03%20-%20Elevator%20BST%20-%202.jpg?width=575&height=2277&name=QCS%20-%20C03%20-%20Elevator%20BST%20-%202.jpg)   Safety [glasses and goggles](https://shop.quadcitysafety.com/store/productlist.cfm?catID=7A5940424F117D) have come a long way. They don’t just protect the eyes from flying particles or impact; they also help reduce eye fatigue. Sometimes all you need is a clear lens, but when there multiple light sources, high light intensity or other hazards then you need a specific lens.   [![worker eye protection safety video](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2355767/5de6aaa2-97f5-4a55-8076-eafaa787548f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2355767/5de6aaa2-97f5-4a55-8076-eafaa787548f)   If it’s important to you that workers can see what they are doing, [buy the right lenses for the job](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-safety-eyewear). If productivity and safety isn’t a big deal, keep doing what you’re doing. If you need more help, just look for our [**HELP ME**](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/ppe-evaluation) button at the top of the page or right here! 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