Note that not all facepieces are Z87-compliant for impact protection.When respiratory protection is required, use full-facepiece respirators for the best eye protection against dust, chemicals, and smoke.Full-facepiece respirators- best eye protection from dust, chemicals, and smoke If you wear prescription safety glasses without goggles, use glasses with side shieldsД¬lear face shields with crown protector (may be mounted on hard hat).Д¤.Do not use prescription safety lenses with tempered glass or acrylic plastic lenses for protection from high impact unless they are covered by goggles or a face shield.Make sure that you are using ANSI Z87.1-compliant safety eye protection.Make sure that new safety glasses with polycarbonate lenses are hard coated to reduce scratching.These lenses provide the best impact protection in prescription safety glasses. Use polycarbonate or TrivexВ® lenses for prescription safety glasses.Take these precautions if you use safety glasses with prescription lenses: Wrap-around hybrid safety glasses that convert to goggles with a soft plastic or rubber face seal for better peripheral vision than conventional goggles.Hybrid glasses with foam or rubber around the lenses to protect against dust and flying particles (these protect workers better than conventional safety glasses with sideshields only).A retainer to keep the glasses tight to the face or hanging from the neck when not in useДЇor added protection, use one of these types of glasses:.Side protection (such as side shields or wrap-around lenses).Use safety glasses that have the following: Wear safety glasses for general working conditions when there is some risk of exposure to dust, chips, and flying particles. Safety glasses, including hybrid safety glasses or goggles- minimum protection required Make sure that cutterвЂ™s and welderвЂ™s helpers, other workers, and bystanders are protected from the light and sparks coming from torch cutting or welding.Д¬onsider each of the following types of eyewear when selecting one for emergency workers at a structural collapse site: 1.When cutting or welding, use a welding helmet, goggles, or welding respirator with the appropriate lens shade.Use a full-facepiece respirator for the best overall protection.Add a faceshield over glasses or goggles for even greater protection.Consider using hybrid eye safety products with the comfort of glasses, the enclosure of goggles, and better breathability.

Wear goggles when more protection is needed.At a minimum, wear safety glasses with side protection.Before selecting appropriate eye protection for emergency workers at a site, assess the conditions and hazards and follow these recommendations:

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