Had a chat with a retired framer at the lumberyard that changed my view on safety glasses

Beth Webb · 2026-03-11T00:35:03.367946+00:00

He said, 'I lost the sight in my left eye to a piece of oak 30 years ago, and it wasn't even a big job.' Now I don't even start my saw without them. Anyone else have a story that finally made a safety rule stick for you?

cole9946mo ago

Okay, but "changed my view" seems a bit much. I get it for saws, but some guys act like you need safety glasses to hammer a nail. I've done tons of small stuff, like cutting a bit of trim or drilling a pilot hole, with no glasses and been fine. It feels like overkill for every single little task. The risk is probably real, but so is tripping on your own driveway.

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sullivan.spencer5mo ago

Ever think about how many eye injuries happen on those "small" jobs? The stats are full of people who were just doing one quick thing.

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henry_murray16mo ago

Wait, you drill without glasses?

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