EYE SELECTION CHART

American National Standard Z.87.1 -1989

                     SELECTION CHART                                       PROTECTORS

Assessment
See Note (1)		 Protector
Type		 Protectors Limitations Not Recommended
I
M
P
A
C
T		 Chipping, grinding, machining, masonry work, riveting, and sanding Flying fragments, objects, large chips, particles, sand, dirt, etc. B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K, L, N		 Spectacles, goggles, faceshield
SEE NOTES (1) (3) (5) (6) (10)
For severe exposure add N		 Protective devices do not provide unlimited protection
SEE NOTE (7)		 Protectors that do not provide protection from side exposure. SEE NOTE (10) Filter or tinted lenses that restrict light transmittance, unless it is determined that a glare hazard exists.  Refer to OPTICAL RADIATION.
H
E
A
T		 Furnace operations, pouring, casting, hot dipping, gas cutting, and welding Hot Sparks B,C,D,E,
F,G,H,I,J,K,L, *N		 Faceshields, goggles, spectacles
*For severe exposure add N		 Spectacles, cup and cover type goggles do not provide unlimited facial protection Protectors that do not provide protection from side exposure.
H
E
A
T		 Splash from molten metals * N SEE NOTE (2)  (3)
* Faceshields worn over goggles H, K
SEE NOTE (2)  (3)		 SEE NOTE (2)
H
E
A
T		 High temperature exposure * N Screen faceshields, reflective faceshields
SEE NOTE (2)  (3)		 SEE NOTE (3)
C
H
E
M
I
C
A
L

 

 

 

 Acid and chemicals handling, degreasing, plating

 

 

 

 

 Splash G, H, K

 

 

 

 Goggles, eyecup, and cover types

 

 

 

 Ventilation should be adequate but well protected from splash entry Spectacles, welding helmets, handshields
* N * For severe exposure, add N
Irritating Mists G Special purpose goggles SEE NOTE (3)
D

U

S

T

 Woodworking, buffing, general dusty conditions Nuisance dust G, H, K Goggles, eyecup and cover types Atmospheric conditions and the restricted ventilation of the protector can cause lenses to fog.  Frequent cleaning may be required.  

 

 

 
O
P
T
I
C
A
L

R
A
D
I
A
T
I
O
N

 Welding:

 

 

 


  

 

 

 

 

 TYPICAL
FILTER
LENS
                
                  PRO-
SHADE  TECTORS
  SEE NOTE  (9)		  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 
Electric Arc O, P, Q 10-14  Welding
            Helmets
                or
            Welding
             Shields		 Protection from optical radiation is directly related to filter lens density. 
SEE NOTE (4)
Select the darkest shade that allows adequate task performance.		 Protectors that do not provide protection from optical radiation

SEE NOTE (4)
Welding:
Gas

 

 


 

  

J, K, L, M,
N, O, P, Q

 SEE NOTE (9)

4-8         Welding
              Goggles
                   or
              Welding
          F aceshield

  

 

 

 

 
Cutting

Torch Brazing

 3-6

3-4

 

  

See note (3)
Torch Soldering B, C, D, E,
F, N		 1.5-3        
         Spectacles
                   or
            Welding
           Faceshield
Glare A, B Spectacle

See Note  (9)  (10)		 Shaded or Special Purpose lenses, as suitable
SEE NOTE (8)

NOTES:

(1) Care shall be taken to recognize the possibility of multiple and simultaneous exposure to a variety of hazards.
Adequate protection against the highest level of each of the hazards must be provided.
(2) Operations involving heat may also involve optical radiation.   Protection from both hazards shall be provided.
(3) Faceshields shall only be worn over primary eye protection.
(4) Filter lenses shall meet the requirements for shade designations.
(5) Persons whose vision requires the use of prescription (Rx) lenses shall wear either protective devices fitted with prescription (Rx) lenses or protective devices designed to be worn over regular prescription (Rx) eyewear.
(6) Wearers of contact lenses shall also be required to wear appropriate covering eye and face protection devices in a hazardous environment.  It should be recognized that dusty and/or chemical environments may represent an additional hazard to contact lens wearers.
(7) Caution should be exercised in the use of metal frame protective devices in electrical hazard areas.
(8) Refer to Section 6.5, Special Purpose Lenses, in ANSI Z87 1-1989.
(9) Welding helmets or handshields shall be used only over primary eye protection.
(10) Non-sideshield spectacles are available for frontal protection only.  
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