Types of eye protection
If there is a risk of eye damage when performing your work, wear eye protection or safety goggles. There are three types of eye protection:
Frame glasses
Regular safety glasses or goggles with lenses made of either impact-resistant polycarbonate or chemical-resistant acetate.
The color (tint) of the lenses is crucial when choosing goggles. Each tint has its protective function and is therefore of great importance.
- Untinted - Used indoors and in normal outdoor lighting conditions.
- Yellow - Usedin difficult and dim lighting conditions. Contrast enhancing.
- Gray - Used when sunlight protection is needed.
- Mirror - Reduces the difference between light and dark areas and reduces sunglare.
- Light blue - Used in difficult and dim lighting conditions. Contrast enhancing.
Goggles with a tight fit to the face. Goggles can be closed or ventilated.
Visors and face shields
Protect against splashes and particles, and heat and light during welding.
All OX-ON eye protection provides full UV protection and is both optically and mechanically tested.
More information
Learn about test methods for eye protection here.
View EN standards for eye protection and face protection.