Personal Protective Equipment
Eye and Face Protection
This PPE is designed to protect the Worker from such hazards as:
- Flying objects
- Particles
- Molten metals
- Splash liquids
- UV Radiation
- Infrared Radiation
- Visible radiation (welding)
This PPE has two types. The first type, “basic eye protection”, includes:
- Eyecup goggles
- Mono-frame goggles
- Spectacles with or without side shields
The second type, “face protection”, includes:
- Metal mesh face shields for radiant heat or hot and humid conditions
- Chemical and impact-resistant (plastic) face shields
- Welders’ shields or helmets with specified cover
- Filter plates and lenses
Hardened glass prescription lenses and sport glasses are not an acceptable substitute for proper, required industrial safety eye protection.
Comfort and fit are very important in the selection of safety eyewear. Lens coatings, venting or fittings may be needed to prevent fogging or to fit with regular prescription eyeglasses.
Basic eye protection should be worn with face shields. Face shields alone often are not enough to fully protect the eyes from work hazards. When eye and face protection are required, information from a Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or our supplier will help in your selection.
Safe Work Practices
Do
- Ensure your eye protection fits properly (close to the face).
- Clean safety glasses daily, more often if needed.
- Store safety glasses in a safe, clean, dry place when not in use.
- Replace pitted, scratched, bent and poorly fitted eye / face protection (damaged eye / face protection interferes with vision and will not provide the protection it was designed to deliver).
Don’t
- Modify eye / face protection.
- Use eye / face protection that does not have a CSA or ANSI certification (CSA / ANSI stamp for safety glasses is usually on the frame inside the temple near the hinges of the glasses).
For further information, see Applicable Legislation for your region.