Can employees wear glasses while wearing eye and face protection?
Yes, special care must be taken when choosing eye protectors with corrective lenses eyeglasses such as prescription spectacles. Side shields and protective lenses must meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1 standard. Goggles can fit comfortably over corrective eyeglasses without disturbing the alignment of the eyeglasses. Goggles can also incorporate corrective lenses mounted behind protective lenses.
Yes, special care must be taken when choosing eye protectors for employees who wear eyeglasses with corrective lenses such as the following: • Prescription spectacles, with side shields and protective lenses meeting the requirements of ANSI Z87.1, that also correct the individual employee’s vision. • Goggles that can fit comfortably over corrective eyeglasses without disturbing the alignment of the eyeglasses. • Goggles that incorporate corrective lenses mounted behind protective lenses.
