Independently Tested and Compliant: CSA & MCEPS Standards

All Edge Eyewear glasses are tested in independent laboratories to assure their compliance with CSA Z94.3-07 and Military Ballistic MCEPS GL-PD 10-12 standards.

What is CSA Z94.3-07?

All Canadian eye safety standards are created by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). CCOHS enforces these standards and functions as the primary national agency in Canada for the advancement of safe and healthy workplaces and preventing work-related injury, illness, and death. Additional contributions to this standard are provided by provincial and territorial labour departments and workers' compensation boards.

What is Military MCEPS GL-PD 10-12 (Ballistic Standard)?

The current Military Combat Eye Protection Systems (MCEPS) standard is called MCEPS GL-PD 10-12, which superseded the MIL-PRF-31013 standard in April of 1996. This standard contains a series of tests that are much more aggressive than ANSI’s, such as ballistic fragmentation tests, to simulate projectiles and other dangers faced in combat.

Silver Mirror Lens

Silver Mirror lenses reflect light in bright conditions, decrease visible brightness, and reduce glare. A silver-colored mirror coating adds a reflective layer to the light-blocking properties of a smoke base tint. 13% of visible light passes through this lens color.

Polarized G-15 Silver Mirror lenses provide contrast and image definition while maintaining a neutral, true-to-life perspective. A silver mirror coating adds a reflective layer to the cooling properties of a green-colored base tint, a technology pioneered by the U. S. Air Force. The addition of a polarizing filter increases clarity by reducing glare. 11% of visible light passes through this lens color.

Available in the following frame styles: 

Regular: Brazeau, Khor, Robson, Zorge

Polarized: Khor, Robson

Why Eye Protection?

Edge Eyewear Canada is committed to maximizing eye safety. This serious responsibility requires rigorous testing to ensure compliance with the highest national standards. Every pair of Edge glasses is subjected to the toughest tests – because tough tests create tough glasses. When it comes to something as valuable as eyesight, we wouldn’t manufacture anything less than the best.

What are the statistics?
According to the Center for Disease Control, there are more than 10,000 eye injuries in North America every day. The Department of Labor has reported that 2,000 of these injuries require medical treatment and time off work, and the Bureau of Labor says 85% of these cases require up to 5 days off work. On the jobsite, 3 out of every 5 people who suffered an injury were not wearing any safety glasses at all because the glasses were “uncomfortable” or “unfashionable.” Many others were injured while wearing glasses that were not appropriate for their activity. The total amount of direct and indirect workers compensation claims for eye injuries exceeds 4 billion dollars each year. While it is not surprising that eye injuries happen on the jobsite, many are shocked learn that 63% of all eye injuries happen away from work; 47% at home and 16% while playing sports.

How does Edge Eyewear guarantee safe products?
To avoid improper safety evaluations and biases, all Edge Eyewear glasses are independently tested by professionals at SEI Laboratories. Surprisingly, many safety eyewear manufacturers choose not to test their products, while others perform their evaluations in-house. These practices present a serious conflict of interest. The integrity of testing and reporting can be compromised, resulting in non-compliant and unsafe eyewear. Edge Eyewear’s frequent third party testing guarantees compliance with ANSI Z87.1-2010 standards and CSA Z94.3-07 standards.

How can you find compliant eyewear?
Before purchasing any safety eyewear, we advise you to ask for proof. The ANSI standard in Section 2.3.5 states: “The protector manufacturer shall provide test results to the purchaser upon request.” Companies that are serious about safety will have third party test results readily available. Any brand that cannot or will not provide these test reports should not be trusted.

Steele

The adaptable Steele is multifunctional and stylish while maintaining its safety rating. These unique glasses feature interchangeable temples and a strap, an adjustable no-slip thermoplastic rubber nosepiece, and a removable EVA foam gasket that can be used to keep out dust and debris.

• Lens options: Anti-Reflective, Clear Vapor Shield, Yellow Vapor Shield, Smoke Vapor Shield, Polarized Smoke Standard Anti-Fog
• Frame options: Gloss Black, Forest Camo
• Vapor Shield military-grade anti-fog lenses are completely resistant to fog
• Removable gasket keeps debris away from the eyes
• Adjustable nose piece provides a perfect fit
• Option of temple arms or an elastic strap (both included)
• Patented, highly flexible, black nylon frame
• Temple arms and nose pads feature thermoplastic rubber (TPR), which increases its grip as it becomes warm or damp from perspiration
• Metal "E" logo on temples
• Blocks 99.9% of UVA/UVB/UVC rays
• Meets CSA Z94.3-07 specifications
• Military ballistic MCEPS GL-PD 10-12 compliant

Designer Series Safety Eyewear

Edge® Eyewear Canada's Designer Series currently has 11 different options, each inspired by the following categories: gaming (Apocalypse), Canadian patriotism (True North), motor sports (Velocity), extreme sports (Vigilante), and black & gray tattoo designs (Skull). We think you will be as excited as we are about these fashionable options that add even more personality to your safety eyewear. As always, these glasses are CSA Z94.3-07 and Military MCEPS GL-PD 10-12 compliant.

Brazeau Apocalypse 1 – Smoke Lenses

Brazeau Apocalypse 2 – Smoke Lenses

Brazeau True North 1 – Smoke, Polarized Smoke Lenses

Brazeau True North 2 – Smoke, Polarized Smoke Lenses

Brazeau True North 3 – Smoke, Polarized Smoke Lenses

Brazeau True North 4 – Smoke, Polarized Smoke Lenses

Brazeau Vigilante 1 – Smoke Lenses

Brazeau Vigilante 2 – Smoke Lenses

Brazeau Velocity 1 – Smoke Lenses

Brazeau Velocity 2 – Smoke Lenses

Brazeau Skull – Smoke, Polarized Smoke Lenses

Copper Lens

Copper lenses make bright and variable conditions appear sharper and filter high levels of blue light. The reduction of this blue light relieves eye fatigue by increasing depth perception, making it the ideal tint for daytime driving and golfing. 8% of visible light passes through this lens color. Polarized Copper lenses have the same qualities, but their polarizing filter also increases clarity by reducing glare. 8% of visible light passes through Polarized Copper lenses.

Available in the following frame styles: 

Regular: Brazeau, Robson, Robson Multi-Fit

Polarized: Khor, Robson

Foam Gaskets

For those who work in environments with high levels of airborne debris, an EVA foam gasket is essential to increased eye safety. The self-adhesive or removable gasket creates a seal that keeps dust and wind out of the glasses and away from the eyes.

Pre-Applied Gaskets are available on: Robson, Robson XL, Steele, Tasman
Self-Adhesive Gasket Kits are available for: Robson

Removable Gaskets are available for: Zorge G2