Safety glasses

[joeyd01]

Not sure where to post this, i hope this is the right place.
Most shops require everyone to wear safety glasses but rarely buy decent ones due to irresponsible people loosing them every day. I usually go through a pair every 2-3 months only because they get scratched from cleaning and wearing them. I am looking for opinions on the best safety glasses, with comfort and durability in mind. What have you worn that you like?

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[Buckgnarly]

I find the Jackson Nemesis line to be the most comfortable glasses I have ever worn. Super light, almost that you do not even notice them on.

 

[ConnerSmith]

I don't own these glasses but have been eying them (no pun intended) for a while. I like the design because things can't get in through the sides, which is nice when you are drilling rivets on the belly of an aircraft, because the metal shavings always seem to go through the sides of regular glasses. At least that's why I intend to buy them.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RKQ1NI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Buckgnarly]

I don't own these glasses but have been eying them (no pun intended) for a while. I like the design because things can't get in through the sides, which is nice when you are drilling rivets on the belly of an aircraft, because the metal shavings always seem to go through the sides of regular glasses. At least that's why I intend to buy them.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RKQ1NI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have these for grinding with carbide burrs. I swear those bits defy gravity and curve under regular glasses...

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003U9VE94/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[kctyphoon]

i buy dewalt and carhartt sunglasses for my safety stuff, even though my company will provided some others, these are more comfortable. i dont bother with the polarized ones anymore.. waste of money for something thats likely going to be a disposable item.. 4 pair a year isnt bad considering what your protecting.

 

[Strouty]

I have had very good luck with the UVEX Genesis XC, they are comfortable and have good coverage and adjustability. They offer many types of lenses as well. I am not sure what the best price is, just grabbed the link to show you the ones I was talking about.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RMH1K8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Champo]

I use uvex super fit, very comfortable and light with good protection. I usually replace mine monthly, looking through scratched lenses can strain your eyes and eventually degrade your eyesight.

 

[mattyrattypoo]

I recommended the Oakley SI M Frame. The are comfortable, have interchangeable lenses, made in USA, and are Z87 compliant. They even say Z87 right on the frame so you can show safety personnel.

 

[rockinacummins]

Best I ever had - body guard from fastenal. Dropped them, stepped on them, used the grinder and cutting torch with them. And they cost like $3.

 

[mingus2112]

I don't do a lot of stuff that requires glasses, but when I do, I use vintage safety glasses that look like a pair of raybans with a mesh shield on the sides. They were my grandfathers, who used them frequently, so that's several points for durability. I'm sure I wouldn't use them sandblasting or welding, though, so I guess i'm not really contributing here!

 

[kramarj]

These are my favorite- http://www.shop3m.com/3m-virtua-pro...-00000-20-gray-anti-fog-lens-gray-temple.html

I wear them as sun glasses and safety glasses. Pretty hard to beat the price on them, plus they come in different colors and clear as well. The only downfall is that they fog up pretty easy.

 

[plinker]

The problem I have with safety glasses is the lense does not go down far enough below my eye so stuff goes underneath the glasses. Anyone else have this issue? I would think a teardrop shape lense would work better.

I've been buying the Bodyguard glasses as well, pretty decent for the money.

 

[Schurkey]

Best safety glasses? PRESCRIPTION, glass (not plastic) lenses, plastic side-shields.

They don't scratch, and you don't need to take them off to see. The best frames cost less than normal "fashion" frames, not because they're cheaper but because Industry doesn't put up with overpriced junk frames, and Industry buys most prescription safety frames.

Look for the frames that have the "comfort" nose bridge, so shrapnel can't go between the frame and your face.

Of course, larger lenses are better as they protect more of your face, and there's less chance of shrapnel coming around the lens into your eye.

 

[Rico.]

I have a few pairs of these Bolle safety glasses... I'm just a DIYer but safety glasses
are so good and very reasonably priced (even for top spec ones) that it's silly not to
wear them.

These are the Bolle model I have, with clear lenses and the ESP lenses which are
really amazing, especially in bright light... For my American cousins, they are Z87
tested and can withstand a nail shot from a nail gun at point blank range.

You just cant argue with that... [emoji106]

 

[mjoekingz28]

I use uvex super fit, very comfortable and light with good protection. I usually replace mine monthly, looking through scratched lenses can strain your eyes and eventually degrade your eyesight.

Ok, how can we repair fine scratches? Will PlasticX or ScratchX be good? Or is there some other product we can buff the lenses with feom time to time?

 

[Jagmandave]

I buy them out of the vending machine at school for $1.75/pr, so it doesn't bother me so much if I lose a pair or scratch them. They're optically very good and don't seem to fog up like the big square rigged ones.....these are close fitting and wrap around, so far I haven't had anything get past them.

The most important thing for me (and for the school) is they have the Z87 safety rating

Brand name is "Starlite", made in Taiwan

 

[Lassen Forge]

We have various Uvex at work - the price is right, you can get them in various shades/darknesses (even a cool titanium-looking reflective coating on one), and they can take a hit from an exploding die grinder wheel and not fail (don't ask how I know this)...

I went down, bought a few pair at our local safety supply house (I also buy the 200 pair boxes of sparkplug earplugs there) - I don't think the most expensive was more than about 9 bucks (super dark reflective, great for gas welding), and I seem to think most were about 5 or so.

Our truck shop has boxes of the "starlite" hanging on each door. They're not the most fashionable, but they work.

 

[nahuebsch82]

Best thing I ever did was take a pair of my comfy Oakleys and buy clear safety lenses for them

 

[kiatech]

I wear glasses daily so I have a prescription pair.

 

[daddy2coull]

I wear glasses daily so I have a prescription pair.

if you look on the oakley website they actually make safety glasses

 

[joeyd01]

I have thought about getting a nice pair with replacable lenses. Well see though

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[timbitca]

I should buy a set of prescription safety glasses.

My current glasses are pretty much ruined already but I spent 3-4 hours jackhammering concrete yesterday and this morning and I'm pretty sure I didn't help them any.

I need to figure out another pair for when I get my new prescription glasses, now that I'm in my garage everyday it'd be nice not to ruin them after a few months heh.

 

[Zion21]

I have had very good luck with the UVEX Genesis XC, they are comfortable and have good coverage and adjustability. They offer many types of lenses as well. I am not sure what the best price is, just grabbed the link to show you the ones I was talking about.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RMH1K8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

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I can vouch for these as well as I've been using them everyday for months now. Great glasses that don't fog up.

 

[ed_v]

I like these from Lincoln Electric.

http://store.lincolnelectric.com/we...esite/padded-welding-safety-glasses-p-k3119-1

Ed

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

These are my favorite- http://www.shop3m.com/3m-virtua-pro...-00000-20-gray-anti-fog-lens-gray-temple.html

I wear them as sun glasses and safety glasses. Pretty hard to beat the price on them, plus they come in different colors and clear as well. The only downfall is that they fog up pretty easy.

Yup, all I wear. I buy them 2-3 pairs at a time and rotate them thru as good, work, and beater glasses.

 

[stihlntime]

Stihl safety glasses with the built in bifocals. They are super comfortable and wrap around protecting the side.

 

[03protege]

The problem I have with safety glasses is the lense does not go down far enough below my eye so stuff goes underneath the glasses. Anyone else have this issue? I would think a teardrop shape lense would work better.

I've been buying the Bodyguard glasses as well, pretty decent for the money.

If you are having a problem with the way regular safety goggles protect from debris getting around the lenses you should try some spoggles. the have many different types but many are just regular safety glasses with an added "gasket" between the lens and your face.

Ok, how can we repair fine scratches? Will PlasticX or ScratchX be good? Or is there some other product we can buff the lenses with feom time to time?

Good safety glasses are not that expensive, for home use I purchase a case/sleeve of 10 glasses and it will last me a long time. When time and money are factored in I think it would be cheaper to toss and rebuy than try and repair the old ones.

On Zoro you can find z87 glasses for $1 a pop

 

[Thumper68]

I just ordered a new pair of Perscription safety glasses on Friday, ahd to go to shopco to get the frames I like. Old fashioned plastic frames with the metal mesh side shields.

I had to get plastic lenses because they were the only ones that had the bifocal in both the top and bottom of the lens. If you have ever tried to weld with normal bifocals you will understand needing to be able to see up close while looking through the top of the lens.

Of course I could have gone with a reading lens but then I would have to change glasses back and forth often.

 

[SkinnyG]

I really like the 3M Securefit line. They're extremely light (less than 1oz) and fit snug very close to the eyes. As long as they're clean I don't even know they're on. The one drawback because of the design is that you absolutely cannot put them on with one hand.

 

[Outlander]

Is it me or are safety readers (bifocal) hard to find in stores (I need +2.0)? I'll order from Amazon, but a local brick & mortar store would have been preferred.

 

[NFH2740]

Best safety glasses? PRESCRIPTION, glass (not plastic) lenses, plastic side-shields.

No, Rx glasses are just as bad as cheap "disposable" safety glasses. Neither are impact rated.

I wear Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ, but Sawfly, Smith, and Wiley X are also good choices. Rx lenses are available for all of them.

Look for glasses that meet Ballistic Standard 662 or at least ANSI Z87.1.

 

[justanengineer]

I don't mind the cheap disposables but they get scratched too easily IMO and I'd have to get new ones monthly so I've been using my old Oakley M-frames bc I get a few years out of lenses on them under the same condition. They're also a helluva lot more comfy on my face too. Barring those Wiley-X also makes good glasses, Ive had a few pairs and also highly recommend them.

 

[captain14]

Anybody have a good choice of the fit over style that goes over your regular prescription glasses?

 

[DC73]

Is it me or are safety readers (bifocal) hard to find in stores (I need +2.0)? I'll order from Amazon, but a local brick & mortar store would have been preferred.

I couldn't find any local without going to an optometrist for a custom pair.

These are the ones I ended up buying: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KSJQC8W/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I like these because the entire lens has magnification which helps when you need to look through the top or sides of the lens. I just prop them up on top of my head when I don't need the magnification or safety.

DC

 

[1badbird]

My work supplies uvex and over all they are pretty good safety glasses with different options of lens size which is nice. Only thing that goes wrong with them is the rubber nose pieces start to fall off after a while.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Best safety glasses? PRESCRIPTION, glass (not plastic) lenses, plastic side-shields.

They don't scratch, and you don't need to take them off to see. The best frames cost less than normal "fashion" frames, not because they're cheaper but because Industry doesn't put up with overpriced junk frames, and Industry buys most prescription safety frames.

Look for the frames that have the "comfort" nose bridge, so shrapnel can't go between the frame and your face.

Of course, larger lenses are better as they protect more of your face, and there's less chance of shrapnel coming around the lens into your eye.

I wished I could say this is true, but it isn't. My company will pay for prescription safety glasses every two years, and frames, lenses, everything has to meet ANSI specifications, and this costs money. Typical prescription safety glasses at work, thru our provider, are about $400.