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Obtaining Safety Glasses and Laser Glasses

Obtaining Safety Glasses and Laser Glasses

Eye Protection Options

The Safety Office will provide eye protection in most cases.  We have several options available:

1) Chemical splash goggles of various styles along with standard face shields.
2) Plano (non-prescription) safety glasses and Over-the-Glasses safety glasses that fit over regular glasses.  These glasses are designed for impact only (and not for chemical splashes).
3) Prescription safety glasses with permanently attached top and side shields (again, not designed for chemical splashes).  

Obtaining a Pair of Prescription Safety Glasses 

  • You must be faculty, staff, a graduate student or post-doc.  In other words, undergraduate researchers, work-study students, temporary help (such as those working in the Chem Prep area and TA's from other departments) are not eligible for safety glasses. (they must obtain appropriate eye protection from their supervisor).
  • If you haven't had an eye exam within the last two years, or if you need an eye exam, you should make an appointment.  Otherwise, bring a hard copy of your prescription with you. The Chemistry Department does NOT pay for eye exams; they are your responsibility. The Chemistry Department DOES pay for safety lenses and frames (up to "Group G").
  • If you want to "upgrade" your frames or lenses, you may write a check (or supply a credit card number) to Select Optical at the time your appointment.
  • If you need special lens (progressive, etc) , please reach out to the Chemical Safety Coordinator before submitting your Workday Request.
  • The preferred vendor is the OSU Optometry Clinic (1664 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 43210... (614) 292-2020). You must submit a non-catalog request using Workday (see the instructions below).
    • Here is a link to the instructions on how to submit a non-catalog requests:
    • You will need to submit a non-catalog request and choose Optometry Clinic as the supplier. Please reach out to Dr Moore for the Worktags.
  • If you choose another vendor you will have to pay for the lenses and frames upfront and then get reimbursed by the Department.  You must obtain pre-authorization from Amy Moore to order prescription safety glasses from another vendor.
  • Once your requisition is approved, you can call OSU Optometry  to make an appointment to get fitted for your safety glasses.
  • When you go OSU Optometry to get fitted, take the Purchase Order (PO) number with you.  If you have any questions about getting a requisition set up or finding your PO number, please reach out.

Getting Laser Glasses

  • Please take the proper EHS training modules to work with lasers

  • You should have a clear understanding of the types of lasers you will be working with and more importantly the specific wavelengths you may encounter.