Eyewear Selection Guide Your LHAT PPE Voucher will determine the type of safety eyewear that will provide adequate protection based on the laboratory’...
Eyewear Selection Guide Your LHAT PPE Voucher will determine the type of safety eyewear that will provide adequate protection based on the laboratory’s hazards. This guide provides the definitions, fitting and ordering information.
Definitions: Eyewear Usage Type Impact Intended to protect wearer’s eyes working with materials Safety that may fly towards the wearer’s face. Glasses
Regulations
Variations
Must Meet American National Regular Standards Institute Z87.1-1989 or later standard Over-TheGlasses Bi-focal Readers
Splash Goggles
Intended to protect wearer’s eyes if there is a risk of being splashed in the face with hazardous chemicals
Must Meet American National Regular Standards Institute Z87.1-1989 or later standard Over-The Glasses
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Fitting Information: To ensure proper fit of safety eyewear, please follow these guidelines: View
Wearer should be able to see in all directions of eye rotation without major obstruction to the field of view. The eyewear frame should not interfere with visibility to do work tasks. Security The eyewear stays in place on the head and the frame should not fall off when the wearer bends over. Coverage The wearer should have coverage from the brow to cheek bone as well as lateral coverage to help protect the soft tissues of the eye. Gaps There should be minimal gap between eyewear and the wearer’s face. There should be no clear path for a flying projectile to proceed through the eyewear gap to the wear’s eyes. For goggles, there should be no visible gap. All of the following safety eyewear meets the ANZI Z87.1-1981 requirement and can be purchased through Bearbuy. Search by Product ID Number.
