Eye & Face Protection

Match the impact rating to the task

Spectacles marked F (45 m/s) suit general work; grinding and chipping need goggles marked B or a face shield marked B or A worn over spectacles. ANSI Z87.1 Z87+ is the US equivalent for high impact.

Splash, dust and gas

For liquid splash, use goggles marked 3 (EN 166) or D3 (ANSI Z87.1). For coarse dust use mark 4; for fine dust or gas, mark 5. Spectacles do not seal and are not suitable for chemical splash.

Glare and outdoor work

For outdoor sites in strong sun, choose EN 172 sunglare lenses (e.g. 5-3.1). Do not use dark lenses indoors or at night. Clear EN 170 lenses filter UV for general use.

Welding and cutting

Welders need EN 175 helmets with EN 169 passive filters or EN 379 auto-darkening filters in the correct shade for the process and current. Helpers and nearby workers also need filtered protection or screens.

Fogging and comfort