Eye & Face Protection

In many tasks, the eyes and face are the most exposed to serious hazards: splashes of chemicals or body fluids, flying particles, dust or glare. Eye and face protection is therefore basic kit in laboratories, workshops, production, hospitals and dental practices.

There are three product groups here. Safety eyewear to EN 166, as closed full-vision goggles, lightweight glasses with arms, or tinted for outdoor work. Face shields that protect the whole face from splashes and droplets, in universal, flip-up and comfort versions, plus replacement films. And splash guards that cover a specific area, such as the chin in dentistry, or protect against splashes during laboratory work.

Typical applications

• Laboratories, chemicals and pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Workshops, assembly and maintenance
• Hospitals, care and emergency departments
• Dental practices and dental laboratories
• Cleaning, food processing and outdoor work

What to look for when buying

Start with the hazard. Closed full-vision goggles protect against particles and splashes from all sides, a face shield against splashes to the whole face, and a splash guard is enough for a clearly defined area. Shields and guards do not replace respiratory protection and are combined with a mask where needed.

Check the stated standards: EN 166 is listed for all safety eyewear, the universal face shield and the chin guard, with EN 170 also listed for the full-vision and tinted glasses. For glasses wearers, the full-vision goggles are the right fit. Pack sizes range from 5 to 50, so entry quantities are low.

Frequently asked questions