Safety in the shop should always be a top priority, especially when it comes to protecting a technician’s eyes. No one wants potentially harmful debris in their eyes, so safety eyewear is necessary when doing jobs that put the technician’s eyes at risk. Randy Kaiser, a technician at Rost Motor, Inc. in Manson, Iowa found the Encon Safety Products Veratti Lite 2.0 Safety Spectacles and Veratti Primo Plus Safety Goggles did a “very good job” of keeping debris out of his eyes.
“I used [the products] any time there was any chance of something getting into my eyes, whether that was flying metal, chemicals, anti-freeze, or gasoline,” Kaiser said. “It’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your eyes.”
Throughout his career Kaiser has tried various safety eyewear, but none with the unique features the Encon products offer. Both sets feature a flexible nosepiece that doesn’t irritate the wearer’s nose while in use, and the Lite 2.0 spectacles also feature flexible temples that make them comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, noted Kaiser.
Upon arrival, Kaiser noted the spectacles and the goggles came individually sealed in plastic bags. No other accessories were included or needed for use.
Kaiser was impressed by many of the features the Encon eyewear had to offer, such as their 99 percent UVA protection and high impact resistance, which Kaiser said, “any good safety glass should be.” He was also fond of the Primo Plus’ adjustable elastic strap and flexible flange seal around the eyepieces. He joked that the goggles would actually work pretty well for riding on a motorcycle as well as around the shop.
Both eyewear models that Kaiser tested came with either clear or gray lenses. The information sheet that came with the products stated that the gray lenses were not rated for welding of any kind, but the technician was happy to have the darker lenses while working in bright or sunny conditions. He also appreciated the lenses’ advanced fog resistance, as neither the spectacles nor the goggles fogged up like other ones that Kaiser has used in the past.
The only improvement Kaiser believed could be made to the eyewear was resolving its inability to fit over his regular glasses.
“I had to choose [between] protecting my eyes or being able to see well. It would be nice to have some quality safety glasses that would fit over regular glasses,” Kaiser said.
Overall, Kaiser was pleased with the Encon Safety Products Veratti Lite 2.0 Safety Spectacles and Veratti Primo Plus Safety Goggles’ comfort, quality, and fog resistance.
