Eyewear

  1. Choosing Face Shields & Welding Helmets

    Grinding, Splash or Welding: Use the Right Face Shield

    A splash visor won't stop a grinding wheel and a clear shield does nothing near an arc. How to match face protection to the hazard, plus a link to our full buyer's guide.

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  2. Choosing Safety Glasses

    Safety Glasses Your Crew Will Actually Keep On

    Fog, the wrong tint and a bad fit are why safety glasses come off. Four quick fixes, and a link to our full buyer's guide on Z87 markings, lenses, OTG frames and goggles.

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  3. Face Shield Selection for Cutting, Grinding and Welding

    Face Shield Selection for Cutting, Grinding and Welding

    Polycarbonate for grinding, acetate for chemical splash, a filter shade for torch work, and a welding helmet for arc welding. How to read the markings and what goes underneath.

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  4. ANSI Z87.1 Markings: What They Mean on Your Safety Glasses

    ANSI Z87.1 Markings: What They Mean on Your Safety Glasses

    Z87 vs Z87+, D3, D4, D5, W, U and the rest. How to read the markings on safety glasses, goggles and face shields and match them to the job.

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  5. Chemical Splash Goggles: When Safety Glasses Aren’t Enough

    Chemical Splash Goggles: When Safety Glasses Aren’t Enough

    Safety glasses stop impact, not liquid. What the D3 marking means, why vent style matters, and how goggles, face shields and eyewash work together for chemical handling.

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