ANSI Z87+ Safety Glasses

The Z87. 1 section of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) requirements refers to the standards for Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protective Devices. These guidelines help in ensuring that personal eye and face protection equipment provides safety against impact, non-ionizing radiation, and liquid splash exposures, among other hazards.

Working conditions for the workers at various places are protected by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which establishes laws and regulations to protect employees in the workplace. One of the standards put forth by OSHA is that all workers be equipped with certified eyewear when working in an environment that has the potential to cause injury to their vision.
Fine particles, chemicals, airborne risks, gases, light radiation, and other factors can lead to accidents that may harm the eyes of workers. Employers are responsible for ensuring that all employees are provided with the protective equipment they require in a given situation. As per the guidelines of OSHA, z87 prescription safety glasses should be of good quality and give a sufficient amount of protection to the eyes of workers. It is important for employees to understand their rights under OSHA in order to ensure that they are being appropriately protected from harm. RX safety glasses abides to the guidelines of OSHA and one can easily purchase their safety glasses from the website!

Yes, ANSI z87 1 safety glasses are OSHA approved. These glasses are made using tough end polycarbonate material which remains sturdy even during hardcore industrial work like construction and welding. Following the guidelines of OSHA, RX safety glasses ensures that all the z87 prescription safety glasses protect your eyes from dust, wind, UV rays, bad weather, or anything that can harm your eyes. While wearing ansi safety glasses, you can always be assured about the protection of your eyes!

The ability of ANSI z87 1 safety glasses to protect against radiation is denoted by a letter designation, which is usually accompanied by a rating number. The inscriptions are as follows:

• - Welding Filter: "W" followed by a shade number between 1.3 and 14.
• - Ultraviolet (UV) Filter: "U" followed by a number between 2 and 6.
• - Infrared (Heat) Filter: "R" followed by a number between 1.3 and 10.
• - Filter for Visible Light (Glare): "L" followed by a number ranging from 1.3 to 10.
• - "V" for variable tint
• - "S" stands for "Special Purpose"

When it comes to safety eyewear, polycarbonate is the most commonly used lens material. Because this material is less than half the weight of glass, it is more comfortable to wear than traditional eyeglasses. The impact resistance of polycarbonate lenses is superior to that of glass lenses. It is more lightweight which gives a very comfortable feeling. Take a look at our exclusive collection of ANSI safety glasses and make sure your eyes are always protected!