Keep your eyes safe from impact hazards, dust, heat, chemical splash and optical radiation. Enjoy Kema’s safety eyewear range of superior eye protection that exceeds safety standards without compromising style.
Eye and Face Protection
Eye protection is achieved by wearing eyewear specifically designed to reduce the risk of exposure to chemical splashes, laser radiation and/or flying debris. There are four primary types of eye protection of which each has its own limitations including general safety glasses, laser safety glasses, chemical splash goggles and impact goggles. Full face protection is achieved by wearing face shields.
General safety glasses
Must have side shields, or a one-piece lens that wraps around the temple. Are the minimum level of eye protection that must be worn in the laboratory .Are not effective in protecting the eyes from splashes, and are only recommended for use with solutions that are not likely to damage the eye.
Laser safety glasses
Selection is based on the laser wavelength and power. Protective properties can be found printed on the eyewear. Are not as effective as laser safety goggles at filtering all light entering the eyes.
Chemical splash goggles
Are recommended any time a splash of chemicals or infectious substances could reach the eyes. Can act as impact goggles to prevent flying debris from reaching the eyes.
Impact goggles
Offer protection from flying debris only. Often have ventilation holes on the sides that render the user susceptible to chemical splashes and dust or small debris.
Face shields
Required when splashes from chemicals that can cause immediate skin damage are handled (e.g. working with concentrated acids, dispensing liquid nitrogen, sonicating tissue samples, etc.).Shall be worn in conjunction with chemical splash goggles. Respiratory protective equipment might be required, depending on the task.
