Safety Side Shields

Many of us work in dangerous situations, and no matter how careful we are accidents do happen. Although we can't prevent accidents we can help protect ourselves against them, by wearing the right safety gear.

Safety side shields provide extra protection from the sides of the eyes to compliment the protection received from the front. These are great for people who work in potentially dangerous environments, but are most popular for people who are doing odd jobs around the home and want to ensure their eyes are protected from things such as grass when mowing the lawn and sawdust when working in the garage.

There are a huge range of safety side shields available all created for different purposes, as they know that everyone has different needs and requirements from their safety side shields.

All safety side shields must first pass tests and adhere to strict standards as set by the ANSI (American National Standards Institute). Safety side shields must be tested under high velocity conditions, and during the tests the safety side shields will be impacted at three different pointed by a small steel ball traveling at 150 feet per second. If a safety side shield has a Z87 marking on it then it has been given a basic impact safety rating, whereas any safety side shield with a B-26+ or B-52+ marking indicates that it has a high impact safety rating. Ensure that whatever safety side shield you purchase will protect you within the environment that you will be working in. If you are unsure you should always purchase the maximum protection rating to protect you against all possible situations.

 

 

There are various different types of safety side shields available from a range of different brands. Many people choose to purchase clip-on safety side shields as they may already have glasses that they just want to have removable added protection put onto, without having to purchase a new pair. This is very popular with those that have expensive prescription glasses. You can also purchase safety glasses that have safety side shields built on to them. Some of the purposes of these include those that work with lasers. Lasers pose a huge danger to our eyes, so it is important we are protect from them, especially as many lasers are invisible to the naked eye.

Laser safety side shield glasses can be a lot more expensive than basic safety side shields that are used for general purposes. A popular brand of laser safety side shields is Laservision. They offer great quality laser eye protection along with stylish and attractive frame designs. The Laservision F05 Medium Frame Brown Polycarbonate Laser Filter Lens glasses feature side shields that offer protection from peripheral laser radiation. They come in two sizes - medium or large and have comfortable padded ear pieces to ensure they are comfortable to wear.

For those that are after more basic clip-on safety side shields, there are a fantastic range of options available to you at incredibly affordable prices. Many clip-on or slide-on safety side shields do not meet ANSI standards, and are only intended for purposes such as when working around dust and other low-impact debris. However, if you require high impact protection ensure that they meet the ANSI standards before purchasing. All ANSI approved safety side shields only meet the standards when worn with approved safety glasses.

 

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

 

Pyramex is on the of the best selling and most respected name in safety eyewear, and they have a great number of safety side shield options available for you to choose from. All of their safety side shields meet or exceed ANSI Z87 safety ratings. The Pyramex SS100 slip on side shields are very flexible and perfect for general purpose usage, and at just $3.10 a pair, there is no reason not to buy some.

Safety side shields can be purchased from a range of different outlets, including hardware and building supply stores as well as some opticians. For the largest range to choose from and the best prices, you should shop online.

I hope you have found this guide useful and it has given you an insight into safety side shields - what they are used for, what options are available and where you can purchase them. There is never an excuse to compromise our eyes safety when safety side shields are so affordable.