Choosing the correct eye and face protection starts with understanding the hazard.
Different forms of eye protection are designed for different risks. While safety spectacles may be suitable for general workplace hazards, other environments may require goggles or full faceshields to provide the necessary level of protection.
Safety Spectacles
Safety spectacles are the most common form of eye protection.
They are designed to protect against:
- Low-energy impacts
- Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
- Glare and visible light hazards
Safety spectacles are often used in manufacturing, warehousing, construction and general industrial environments where protection against flying particles is required.
Over-Spectacles
If you wear prescription glasses, over-spectacles provide eye protection while allowing you to continue wearing your eyewear.
Like safety spectacles, they offer protection against common workplace eye hazards, while side shields provide additional lateral protection.
Ideal for workers who wear prescription glasses.
Safety Goggles
Safety goggles provide a higher level of coverage by creating a close-fitting seal around the eyes.
They are designed to protect against:
- Dust
- Airborne particles
- Liquid droplets
- Certain gas hazards
Goggles are commonly used in dusty environments and applications involving spraying or handling hazardous liquids.
Faceshields
Faceshields provide eye and face protection and can be mounted to a helmet or browguard system.
Because they offer maximum facial coverage and high impact protection, they are suitable for hazards such as:
- High-energy impacts
- Liquid splashes
- Sparks
- Hot solids
Faceshields are often used in grinding, cutting, maintenance and industrial applications where hazards extend beyond the eye area.
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