Safety Glasses

Safety Glasses: The One Thing You Should Never Skip

Before you pick up any power tool, your first thought should be safety. It only takes one second for something to go wrong, and when it comes to your eyes, you don’t get a second chance. You might be in a rush or think it’ll be a quick job, but every time you skip the glasses, you roll the dice.

Why So Many People Avoid Safety Glasses

Let’s be honest. Most people don’t wear them because they’re uncomfortable, they fog up, or they just feel annoying. I’ve made those excuses myself, and I’ve heard every reason in the book from other guys on the job.  Also I was never raised wearing them so it's not on the front of my mind when i start a project, but I do know and understand I need to make a change.

But here’s the deal:

  • They only work if you wear them
  • They don’t help if they’re in your pocket or on your workbench
  • They’re the easiest form of protection, and often the most ignored

What You’re Actually Protecting Against

You’re not just shielding yourself from obvious danger like flying nails or wood chips. According to OSHA:

  • 70% of all eye injuries come from flying objects
  • Most of those objects are smaller than a pinhead
  • The majority of injuries happen in the trades, like carpentry, electrical, and automotive

You won’t see it coming. You won’t react in time. That fast-moving metal shard or shattered blade fragment is going straight for your eye and it only takes one.

Safety Glasses Have Come a Long Way

Forget the clunky, yellow-tinted plastic you used to hate wearing. Today’s safety glasses are:

  • Lighter and more comfortable than ever before
  • Scratch-resistant and anti-fog coated
  • Designed to handle high-speed impact, even from metal or debris
  • Available in styles that don’t make you look like a lab rat

You can even get them with tinted lenses for outdoor work or clear styles that blend in better indoors. No matter your excuse, there’s a pair out there that removes it.

A Quick Reality Check

We thought about showing you some images of eye injuries, but let’s be honest, it’s not something most people want to see. Still, if you’re on the fence, search online for “eye injury from power tools” and look at the real-world results. It’s not pretty, and it’s a wake-up call.

Final Thought

You protect your fingers with guards and gloves. You protect your lungs with a mask. So why leave your eyes exposed? If you still want to enjoy the little things—like watching your kids grow up, seeing a sunset, or simply finishing a project with both eyes intact, put on the glasses. Every time.