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Answer: It's important to read the manufacturer's information if your main concern is to be able to escape from a smoke-filled building. Smoke particles can rapidly clog gas mask filters, and filters with special chemicals are needed to protect against carbon monoxide and other gases that may occur in a fire. Not all gas masks and escape respirators protect against these hazards. Some components, including hoods and facepieces, of many of the gas masks and escape respirators may melt if exposed to a fire.

Answer: Steel cylinders should be tested every five years and have an indefinite service life until they fail a hydro test. And fully wrapped carbon fiber cylinders should be tested every five years and have a 15-year service life.

Answer: Composite wrap around Air Cylinder should be tested every five years and have a 15-year service life.

Answer: No. Safety spectacles with smoke lens do not provide protection from ultraviolet radiation and flying objects.

Answer: In industries and other working conditions, there are hazards like dust particles, metal chips, chemicals and radiations according the process carried out. To protect us from these hazards, we need proper safety equipment.

Answer: No. There are various models of safety spectacles, goggles and face shields designed and manufactured according to the need of different hazards. We have to select the suitable one and use.

Answer: A spectacle generally has a lens mounted on a frame with side arms and it covers the maximum of the area around our eyes while in a goggle, the lens is mounted on shroud and it completely seals the area around eyes. Goggles generally have headbands for better fit.

Answer: Yes. Normal prescription glasses do not have the impact resistance, physical design and UV protection which are needed in the workplaces. So, do not provide the needed protection.

Answer: There are certain models of safety spectacles that are compatible to be used over the prescription glass

Answer: No. Chemical splash goggles are the suitable protection against chemicals. They cover and seal the eyes with a tight fit, so that the chemicals cannot enter.