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ANSI Z87.1-2003 (Z87+)
Choose safety glasses that comply with ANSI standards.
ANSI Z87.1-2003, a replacement to Z87.1-1989 (R-1998), is truly performance driven. The most noticeable difference deals with eye protector impact levels. Two levels of impact resistance, “Basic” and “High” are now defined for safety glasses. Marking requirements have changed to reflect these levels of impact performance. Devices that meet the “High” impact criteria must be marked “Z87+”. Frames should meet the “High” impact level. If the eye protector only meets the “Basic” impact criteria, a warning label must be attached to the protector. Currently, ANSI Z87.1-1989 is incorporated by reference into the OSHA regulations, and, as such, carries the force of the law.
Understand the functionality of task-specific lenses and determine what type of safety glasses are best for your application and environment. A good rule of thumb is to choose a lens based on color opposites. For example, blue is opposite of yellow and red is opposite of green. So, red lenses absorb green light and yellow lenses absorb blue/ultraviolet light and vice versa.
Clear Safety Glasses
Gray/Smoke Safety Glasses
Mirror Safety Glasses
Gold, Blue & Silver Mirror Safety Glasses
Dark Green Safety Glasses
Brown/Espresso Safety Glasses
Vermilion/Red Safety Glasses
Amber Safety Glasses
Filter Shades Safety Glasses
Shades 1.5–3
Shades 3–4
Shades 3–6
Shades 4–8
Shades 10–14| Protection Required | ||||||
| Hazard Type | Common Related Tasks | Safety Glasses | Goggles | Welding | Laser | Face Shield |
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| Impact—Flying objects such as large chips, fragments, particles, sand and dirt. | Chipping, grinding, machining, masonry work, riveting and sanding. | x | x | x | ||
| Heat—Hot sparks, splash from molten metal and high-temperature exposure. | Furnace operations, pouring, casting, hot dipping, gas cutting and welding. | x | x | x | ||
| Chemicals—Splash, fumes, vapors and irritating mists. | Chemical handling, degreasing and plating. | x | x | |||
| Dust—Nuisance. | Woodworking, buffing and general dusty conditions. | x | ||||
| Optical Radiation—Radiant energy, glare and intense light. | Welding, torch cutting, brazing energy, glare and intense light. soldering and laser work. | x | x | x | ||
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