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SAFETY SPECTACLES [1 record]

Record 1 2021-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protective Clothing
  • Protection of Life
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • The Eye
DEF

An eye protection device made up of lenses and a frame held in place by temples that hook behind the ears.

CONT

Safety glasses provide impact protection but do not provide the same level of splash or droplet protection as goggles and generally should not be used for infection control purposes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements de protection
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
  • Oeil
DEF

Dispositif de protection oculaire composé de lentilles et d'une monture maintenu en place par des branches posées sur les oreilles.

CONT

Les lunettes de protection. Elles sont généralement en matière plastique légère transparente. Elles doivent être couvrantes sur les côtés et aérées pour éviter la formation de buée. Suffisamment larges et hautes, elles doivent pouvoir recouvrir d'éventuelles lunettes de vue.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vestimenta de protección
  • Protección de las personas
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
  • Ojo
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