Safety Face

Sometimes more protection is needed than just basic safety glasses, and even if safety glasses are adequate there is no harm in protecting your entire face. Many workers work around chemicals and machines that can produce flying debris. Chemical attacks in particular can be very damaging to both our eyes and skin, so it is essential we protect ourselves from these dangers. Despite the protection safety face shields offer, safety glasses should always be worn underneath the face shields as well.

There are a huge range of safety face shields available on today's market, in a range of different colors, styles and sizes. Different safety face shields are designed for different requirements so there is sure to be one that perfectly matches your needs and taste.

Safety face shields can be used in a whole range of situations, such as chainsawing, welding, soldering, in chemical labs and many more.

One of the most popular safety face shields for those who work with a chainsaw is by Elvex. They offer high quality safety face shields specifically designed for use with a chainsaw. They include earmuffs to protect your ears from the loud noises of the chainsaw as well as a nylon mesh shield and visor attachment. You can easily flip up the face shield away from your face when it is not required, and they are made to be incredibly comfortable. Like most safety face shields, they do not meet the impact requirements as set by the ANSI (American National Standards Institute), so it is essential that you wear protective safety glasses underneath. Prices for Elvex chainsaw safety face shields start from just $28.

 

 

Crews are another popular brand of safety face shields. Their range have locking cams that eliminate the chance of snaps and minimizes replacement costs. These are great multi-purpose safety face shields to protect your face from flying debris. The Crews Headgear with Faceshield are priced at just $10.50, and they offer the ultimate in comfort with foam padding on both the brow and at the back of the head.

All Safe also produce popular safety face shields at very affordable prices. The All Safe Monoshield are designed for many different purposes such as: metal processing, mining, construction, public utilities and more. They have safety goggles attached to the face shield so there is no need to purchase additional safety glasses. The nosepiece is soft and pliable making it very comfortable to wear. The frames are made from a lightweight PVC material, and have an anti-fog coating to ensure that you have clear vision even in humid and tight conditions. The safety face shield extends below the chin to ensure you have maximum protection. The All Safe Monoshield is priced from $27 each.

Many shops and websites sell safety face shields in separate components. The face shields are often purchased separately to the head gear, and then you can attach the face shield yourself when you have them.

 

* AO SUNGLASSES are NOT ANSI Z87.1-2003 safety glasses

 

Many people who wear safety face shields are also required to wear hard hats. You can purchase separate hard hat adaptors that fit onto your hard hat. There are different sizes and styles to suit different types of hard hats. Pyramex produce a hard hat safety face shield adaptor that is suitable for all types of hard hats, even those that do not have a universal slot on the sides - instead it has a spring that secures to the back dome of any hard hat.

Once the hard hat adaptor has been attached, the safety face shield can be attached to the adaptor. These come in a range of colors and sizes, including mesh face shields, dark green polycarbonate material and standard clear polycarbonate material. Prices for a standard face shield start from just $2.75.

You can purchase safety face shields from many different outlets, including your local Wal-Mart or Lowes. They can also be purchased on line.