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Employer Safety Eyewear Programs
Safety Contracts
Hakim Optical Safety Contracts help employers explore prescription and non-prescription workplace eyewear programs for eligible employees. Program design should reflect workplace requirements, participating service locations and administrative needs. Employers can contact Hakim Optical to discuss eligibility, employee authorization, ordering and billing before a program is launched.
Workplace Safety Eyewear Programs
Hakim Optical works with employers exploring prescription and non-prescription workplace eyewear for eligible employees. Program options should be matched to workplace requirements, service locations and administrative needs.
Contact us to discuss eligibility, employee authorization, ordering and billing.
Start With Your Workplace Requirements
A workplace safety-eyewear program should begin with a clear understanding of the work being performed and the eye-protection requirements that apply to employees.
Workplace Needs
Identify the jobs, tasks and employee groups that may need protective eyewear as part of the program.
Applicable Requirements
Employers should determine the protective eyewear requirements that apply to their workplace, hazards and jurisdiction.
Prescription Needs
Some employees may require prescription safety eyewear while others may need non-prescription protective eyewear.
Connect Workplace Needs With Eyewear Options
Hakim Optical can discuss workplace eyewear options with employers once the organization has identified the program requirements it needs to address.
The appropriate eyewear depends on factors such as the employee’s prescription, the required protection, available products and the requirements established for the workplace.
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Plan How Employees Will Use the Program
A safety contract also needs an administrative process that works for the organization and participating employees.
Before a program is launched, discuss how employee eligibility will be identified, how authorization will work, where employees can access the program and how ordering and billing will be handled.
Available program options can depend on participating service locations and the requirements agreed upon for the organization.
Topics to Confirm Before Launch
A clear workplace eyewear program should define who can use it, how employees are authorized, where service is available and how program administration will work.
Employee Eligibility
Discuss which employees or employee groups are intended to participate in the safety-eyewear program.
Authorization
Establish how eligible employees will be identified or authorized when using the program.
Service Locations
Confirm which Hakim Optical locations can participate in the proposed program before employees are directed to a store.
Ordering & Billing
Discuss the ordering process, administration and billing requirements appropriate for the organization.
Prescription and Non-Prescription Safety Eyewear
Workforces can include employees with different vision needs. Some workers may require corrective lenses as part of their protective eyewear, while others may use non-prescription options.
Program planning can consider:
- Prescription requirements: whether individual employees need vision correction in their safety eyewear
- Protective eyewear requirements: the type of protection determined to be appropriate for the employee’s work
- Individual fit: eyewear should fit the employee appropriately for the intended use
- Available products: frame, lens and safety-eyewear options can depend on prescription and product availability
- Workplace policies: the employer should confirm the standards and PPE requirements that apply to the work being performed
Protective Eyewear Should Match the Hazard
Different workplace hazards can require different types of eye or face protection. Employers should identify the hazards employees may encounter and determine what protection is required before selecting eyewear for a program.
Safety spectacles may not be the only protective equipment required for every task.
Explore Workplace Eye Safety Information →Requirements Can Vary by Hazard and Jurisdiction
Canadian workplace eye-protection requirements are not identical in every setting. Employers should confirm the legislation, standards and hazard-specific requirements that apply to their workplace.
Conduct a Hazard Assessment
Identify the eye and face hazards associated with the work before choosing personal protective equipment.
Confirm Applicable Standards
Many Canadian jurisdictions reference CSA Z94.3 for occupational eye and face protection, but employers should confirm the requirements that apply to them.
Review the Program Over Time
Workplace conditions and employee needs can change, so employers should review their protective-equipment program when requirements change.
Hakim Optical Supports the Eyewear Program
Hakim Optical can discuss safety-eyewear products, employee access, participating locations and program administration.
The employer remains responsible for identifying workplace hazards and determining which protective equipment and standards are required for its employees.
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Prepare to Discuss Your Safety Eyewear Program
Having a few program details ready can help Hakim Optical understand what your organization is exploring and which questions need to be addressed.
Plan a Workplace Safety Eyewear Program
Contact Hakim Optical to discuss employee eligibility, authorization, participating locations, ordering and billing for your workplace safety-eyewear needs.
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