[alanwilson]

does anyone wear sunglasses when cleaning windows in the summer, if so, do they get in the way or hinder you at all?

I was very nearly blinded last week and think I'll have to get some shades  for the summer.

[pt]

Sun glasses....... As the name suggests

[Alex Gardiner]

High quality Sunglasses should form a part of your method statement and risk assessment for our work. There is a very real danger looking up all of the time of burning your retinas eventually. I believe that this has already happened to some in the US who have been using WFP for many years.

I virtually never work without them as the combination of bright sky/walls and falling water drops can virtually blind you.

I always have at least two pairs of good quality glasses in the works van at any time. (just bought myself a new pairs of Bolle's for work)

[gerard mcmanus]

yeah I find this when doing pole work in the summer, you get a headache with the constant squinting. I tend to think people see you and think what a twat, he thinks hes cool, but is makes life a little easier. I also never drive a car without sun glasses near by.

I am also getting logo'ed baseball caps soon, in preperation for a scortching summer, touch wood.

[rs_cleancare]

Allways wear sun glasses very important tool to have.
With out them i don't think i would be able to see a lot of glass.

As alex said make sure you buy a good quality pair.
I have bolle bought 4 years ago for £130 they don't move around on your face when cleaning windows.
Rob.

[Pureandclean]

Also useful in the wind, protect eyes from dust and grit blowing about.

Downside, you can end up looking like a Racoon  :

[Mr H]

I wear sunglasses a lot when working and a baseball cap as you can quickly get blinded by the sun reflecting off the glass even in the middle of winter.

Remember sunglasses, sun tan lotion, cream, etc are all tax deductable as protective equipment. With the glare from painted houses and windows I use skin protection from mid spring onwards.

Regards
Mr H

[simon knight]

Ray Ban 

[Dennis-Taylor]

Wrap around Oakleys are the best i've come accross, an essential bit of kit when the sun shines, along with high factor sun lotion.

Dennis

[tomy jackson]

is ther a good sort if you all ready wear specs

[kenaltobelli]

i have a pair of george hincapie fakelys 10 er a time you have to go to spain to get these

[tomy jackson]

im not going to span this year

[s.w.c]

there good for looking through the water in fishing there good for window cleaning try theses ive got them they work a treat and cheap, http://www.leslies-luton.co.uk/store/product/2198375/ESP-CLEARVIEW-POLAROIDS/

[trevor povey]

had my eyes lazered the other year so mostly always wear them now....but not the ray banns(they stay at home) just some cheaper ones ...mayhave to upgrade though

[AuRavelling79]

is ther a good sort if you all ready wear specs

I got photochromatic/reactolite lenses in my specs - they really help with the bright sunlight/headaches etc.

[ftp]

I wear a welders mask.

[AuRavelling79]

I wear a welders mask.

  Well, if it stops you scaring the customers ....

[s.w.c]

I wear a welders mask.

dont you mean gimp mask

[pjulk]

ftp said  -

I wear a welders mask.

Damn i was thinking that and you beat me to it.   

[simon knight]

had my eyes lazered the other year so mostly always wear them now....but not the ray banns(they stay at home) just some cheaper ones ...mayhave to upgrade though

If you've had laser correction then all the more reason to wear good goggles. Put the Ray Bans on...can't be too careful with yer minces!