Wearing eye & face protection helps to prevent work place injuries that can cause lingering or permanent vision damage. These injuries have the potential to disable workers for life, your eyes & face protection should be a big part of your safety appeal.
Classes of Eye Protectors
Before outlining the type(s) of eye protectors recommended for a particular work hazard, it is necessary to explain the various types available. Eye protectors are designed to provide protection against three types of hazards:
1. Impact
2. Splash
3. Radiation (visible and invisible light rays). For the purposes of this manual, they are grouped into seven classifications based on the CSA Standard Z94.3-15: Eye and Face Protectors.
Class 1 – Spectacles
Class 2 – Goggles
Class 3 – Welding Helmets
Class 4 – Welding Hand Shields
Class 5 – Hoods
Class 6 – Face Shields
Class 7 – Respirator Facepieces.
