PRO CHOICE SAFETY GEAR CATALOGUE - Flipbook - Page 63
LENS SELECTION
GUIDE
Which eyewear should I use?
EYEWEAR SELECTION GUIDE
WORK APPLICATION
SPECTACLE
GOGGLE
FACESHIELD
CHEMICAL CLEANING
EDUCATION
FURNACE OPERATION, POURING, CASTING
GENERAL ENGINEERING WORKSHOP
GENERAL FACTORY AREAS
The following table gives some guidance in the selection of appropriate protective eyewear; whether a spectacle, goggle or
faceshield. In all cases, a proper risk assessment should be carried out by a suitably qualified Occupational Health
and Safety professional. Remember:
• Use only AS/NZS1337 certified eyewear
• Review the work area for potential hazards and select the appropriate eye and/or face protection in consultation with your
Occupational Health and Safety professional
• Faceshields can be worn over spectacles or goggles
LENS SELECTION GUIDE
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL USE (SPLASH)
HIGH DUST ENVIRONMENT
LENS
VLT%
CATEGORY RANGE
TYPE OF LENS
LENS BENEFIT
LABORATORIES - NON-HAZARDOUS
CLEAR
PROVIDES TRUE COLOUR RECOGNITION AND PROTECTION AGAINST GENERAL INDOOR HAZARDS
0
80-100%
LIGHT CHEMICAL USE (NO SPLASH)
AMBER
ENHANCES CONTRAST IN POORLY LIT WORKING CONDITIONS
0
80-100%
MASONRY WORK - BRICK/STONE/CONCRETE
INDOOR/OUTDOOR
REDUCES GLARE FROM LIGHT AND ENHANCES CONTRAST IN POORLY LIT WORKING CONDITIONS
1
43-80%
MEDICAL AND DENTISTRY
LIGHT BROWN
ENHANCE CONTRAST AND DEPTH PERCEPTION AND ARE GREAT FOR OVERCAST, HAZY AND FOGGY CONDITIONS
1
43-80%
METAL GRINDING / TURNING
BLUE MIRROR
PROTECT AGAINST EXCESSIVE GLARING AND REDUCE REFLECTION
2
18-43%
SOLID CHEMICAL HANDLING
SMOKE
REDUCES BRIGHT LIGHT AND GLARE FROM NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
3
8-18%
LABORATORIES - HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL
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EYEWEAR SELECTION
GUIDE
*This table is a general guide only – refer to manufacturer test report for the specific lens category and VLT%
SPRAY PAINTING
WASTE HANDLING
WOODWORKING (NON-POWERED HAND TOOLS)
WOODWORKING (POWER TOOLS)
PLEASE NOTE: This table is a general guide only and is not an absolute basis for eyewear selection as some working conditions may require customised protection.
MARKING OF ASSEMBLED EYE
AND FACE PROTECTORS
HIGH IMPACT
V or B
V or B
EXTRA HIGH IMPACT
A
A
MOLTEN METAL AND HOT SOLIDS
M or 9
M or 9
SPLASHPROOF
AS FOR LOW IMPACT
DUSTPROOF
GASTIGHT
630(COLOUR)
RICHTER
640(COLOUR)
THE GENERAL
820(COLOUR)
MERCURY
900(COLOUR)
FUTURA
907(COLOUR)
AMBUSH
C or 3
914(COLOUR)
BREEZE MKII
AS FOR LOW IMPACT
D or 4
918(COLOUR)
CIRRUS
AS FOR LOW IMPACT
G or 5
920(COLOUR)
FUSION
990(COLOUR)
9900 SERIES
22(COLOUR)
SURGE
OUTDOOR USE, UNTINTED
O
O
HIGH TEMPERATURE
H
H
* Second letter or number is that specified in the EN and proposed ISO Standard. Future revision will specify this marking where there is currently an alternative
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HEAD STRAP
SOFT TIP ARMS
SPEC CORD
RATCHET ARMS
EXTENDABLE ARMS
ANTI-SCRATCH
ANTI-FOG
LIGHT BROWN LENS
AMBER LENS
SILVER LENS
BLUE MIRROR LENS
SMOKE LENS
CLEAR LENS
SWITCH
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR
I or F
VISITORS
610(COLOUR)
POSITIVE SEAL GASKET
I or F
300(COLOUR)
SILICONE NOSE BRIDGE
S (OPTIONAL)
TSUNAMI
BROWN POLARISED LENS
LOW IMPACT
THE LETTERS ‘HT’ WHERE THE OCULAR HEAT IS TEMPERED
THE LETTERS ‘CT’ WHERE THE OCULAR IS CHEMICALLY TREATED
USE OF THE LETTER ‘S’ IS OPTIONAL
160(COLOUR)
EYE PROTECTOR MARKING
SMOKE POLARISED LENS
OCULAR MARKING
INDOOR / OUTDOOR LENS
TYPE OF PROTECTOR
NAME
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR
PROTECTOR MARKING GUIDE
PART NUMBER
SAFETY GLASSES FEATURE SELECTION GUIDE
Markings included on assembled eye and face protection, including packaging.
MEDIUM IMPACT
SAFETY GLASSES FEATURE
SELECTION GUIDE
LENS COLOUR CODES: CLEAR LENS = 0 | SMOKE LENS = 2 | BLUE MIRROR LENS = 3 | SILVER LENS = 4 | AMBER LENS = 5
INDOOR / OUTDOOR LENS = 8 | LIGHT BROWN LENS = 9 | SMOKE POLARISED LENS = 12 | BROWN POLARISED LENS = 19
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