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overzetbril

English translation: cover spectacles

07:14 Sep 11, 2007
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering: Industrial
Dutch term or phrase: overzetbril
This is really about safety at the workplace. Employees of a factory for semiconductors generally receive an "overzetbril", if necessary. Safety glasses are, however, also an option.
Titia Dijkstra
Local time: 12:07
English translation:cover spectacles
Explanation:
Just another option...

"For use over ordinary spectacles or as visitor’s spectacles."

http://www.dickies-uk.co.uk/workwear/product-detail.asp?c=SA...


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Note added at 1 day3 hrs (2007-09-12 10:47:08 GMT)
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With all due respect to writeaway, you can indeed wear glasses over glasses - that's where the "cover" bit comes in :-) Obviously, you wouldn't want to put prescription lenses in the second pair...

See the link above, or this one, where the term "cover safety glasses" is used:
http://www.qcsupply.com/Products/2494.aspx

From what Titia says, it would appear that visitors to the semiconductor factory are given either a pair of safety glasses, or, if they are already wearing ordinary glasses, an 'overzetbril' - i.e. cover glasses / specs.

But, as we will all know, 'bril' can be goggles as well as glasses, so CJ's suggestion could equally be correct. My gut feeling (and that's all it is) is, however, that these are glasses, not goggles.
Selected response from:

Neil Cross
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:07
Grading comment
Thanks. I found this the most helpful answer.
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Summary of answers provided
3 +2cover safety goggles
CJG (X)
3 +1safety glasses with eyecup and side shields
Saskia Steur (X)
3safety glasses that fit over prescription glasses/eyewear
Harry Borsje
3cover spectacles
Neil Cross


  

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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
safety glasses with eyecup and side shields


Explanation:
OR
Safety glasses with hooded ventilation

Hier zijn wat afbeeldingen van zo'n bril

http://www.proteye.nl/Ned/hi/vb/ob/Nedhi_veilig-overzet.html

www.hrsdc.gc.ca/.../keep-looking.shtml
saf

Saskia Steur (X)
Local time: 12:07
Works in field
Native speaker of: Dutch
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jack den Haan
7 mins
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
safety glasses that fit over prescription glasses/eyewear


Explanation:
Ik weet niet of het ook korter kan. N.B. het hoeven dan nog niet persé safety goggles te zijn.


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Note added at 15 mins (2007-09-11 07:29:52 GMT)
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N.B. ik denk dat je de andere optie dan moet omschrijven als prescription safety glasses, d.w.z. een veiligheidsbril op sterkte.


Harry Borsje
Netherlands
Local time: 12:07
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 16
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
cover safety goggles


Explanation:

Fig. 3: Cover Goggles
Cover safety goggles:


May be worn over corrective spectacles without disturbing the adjustment of the spectacles
Are available in direct, indirect, or non-ventilated types
May be rigid or flexible


    Reference: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/eyeandface/ppe/goggles3.html
CJG (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 12:07
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Neil Cross: Yep! Goggles, specs, glasses - you pays your money and you takes your choice. AFAIK, 'goggles' are more encompassing than 'specs/glasses' and thus provide a greater degree of protection. I guess it depends on what exactly is going on in this factory.
2 hrs
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agree  writeaway: safety goggles over the eyeglasses-you can't wear glasses over glasses
15 hrs
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18 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
cover spectacles


Explanation:
Just another option...

"For use over ordinary spectacles or as visitor’s spectacles."

http://www.dickies-uk.co.uk/workwear/product-detail.asp?c=SA...


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Note added at 1 day3 hrs (2007-09-12 10:47:08 GMT)
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With all due respect to writeaway, you can indeed wear glasses over glasses - that's where the "cover" bit comes in :-) Obviously, you wouldn't want to put prescription lenses in the second pair...

See the link above, or this one, where the term "cover safety glasses" is used:
http://www.qcsupply.com/Products/2494.aspx

From what Titia says, it would appear that visitors to the semiconductor factory are given either a pair of safety glasses, or, if they are already wearing ordinary glasses, an 'overzetbril' - i.e. cover glasses / specs.

But, as we will all know, 'bril' can be goggles as well as glasses, so CJ's suggestion could equally be correct. My gut feeling (and that's all it is) is, however, that these are glasses, not goggles.

Neil Cross
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:07
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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Thanks. I found this the most helpful answer.
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