Safety Glasses
Are some safety glasses better than others?
Some safety glasses have prescription lenses for individuals with vision problems.
Some have built in anti-fogging (the way they were made allows this).
Some are tinted to block UV and other stray light.
Category A: Basic Particle Protection
Category B: High Impact Protection
Category C: Must seal to the face and prevent any foreign matter to enter the eyes.
What do safety glasses really save me from?
- Flying objects
- Particles
- Dust
- Wind
- Heat
- Sparks
- Splashing
- Chemical Fumes
- Glare*
- Radiation*
Can I just wear my sunglasses? Can't they do the same thing?
No, safety glasses have to meet a certain standard: ANSI/ISEA Z87. Additionally, as technology improves, so do the standards. Your regular sunglasses that do not meet the ANSI/ISEA standards will more than likely shatter upon impact and potentially be the culprit of vision impairment.
What about keeping my safety glasses from fogging over?
You can use a bar of soap or shaving cream: wipe the bar of soap or shaving cream over the lenses and let it sit for a while. Then, buff the product off.
Get anti-fog wipes and use as needed.
Where can I get some safety glasses?
You can shop with Apex EHS - we are a safety supply distributor and can get just about any style glasses (even ones with your logo) to suit your needs.