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Eye injuries in the workplace are more common than many of us may think, especially in environments where there are potential eye hazards. That\u2019s why experts and eye doctors recommend wearing the right eye protection to prevent common eye injuries.<\/p>\n
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide\u00a0 protective safety eyewear<\/b> when employees are exposed to flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases, vapors, and light radiation.\u00a0 OSHA\u2019s requirement for eye protection, adopted in 2015, is the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard for personal eye and face protectors, commonly referred to as ANSI Z87.1. Zenni offers\u00a0 OSHA required ANSI Z87.1 Safety Glasses <\/b>in single vision and multifocal options. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n
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ANSI Z87.1 was created to protect eyewear users from hazards such as impact, optical radiation, liquid splash, dust, and fine particles.\u00a0 This standard covers all types of protective eye equipment, including eye glasses, safety goggles, face shields, welding goggles, welding masks, and more.\u00a0 Although ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses<\/a> may look like normal eyewear, they\u2019re designed to provide significantly more eye protection by featuring frames and lenses that are much stronger than regular glasses<\/p>\n Under ANSI Z87.1, safety glasses are rigorously tested to ensure they comply with strict regulations for frames and lenses. Frames need to meet criteria for high velocity and high mass impact ratings.\u00a0 The standard also ensures that frames do not ignite, corrode and lenses do not shatter under the specified limits. Typically, ANSI Z87.1 safety lenses are available in impact-resistant polycarbonate and Trivex\u2122 materials, which must meet or exceed the minimum requirements for protecting your eyes.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n How do you know if your safety glasses meet the ANSI Z87.1 standards? Look for specific markings on the lenses and frame that\u00a0 indicate they\u2019re impact rated (high-mass impact and high-velocity impact). If the safety glasses are non-prescription plano eye protectors , they\u2019ll be marked with \u201cZ87\u201d. If the frames carry prescription lenses you will find more markings such as\u00a0 \u201cZ87-2+\u201d on the temple and inside front of the frame.<\/p>\n ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses\u00a0 may also come with\u00a0 impact resistant\u00a0 lenses, such as polycarbonate or Trivex.\u00a0 These lenses will be marked with the manufacturer name and\u00a0 the \u201cZ87-2+\u201d symbol. For example, Zenni\u2019s impact resistant lenses are\u00a0 engraved with\u00a0 the \u201cZenni Z87-2+\u201d markings on the upper corner.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re\u00a0 still unsure that your safety glasses comply with the ANSI Z87.1 standard, go ahead and request the test results from the manufacturer of the glasses.<\/p>\n Zenni\u00a0 offers affordable ANSI Z87.1 prescription safety glasses with impact resistant lenses, scratch protection, 100% UV protection, and advanced anti-reflective coating. Our\u00a0 safety glasses also include\u00a0 specific\u00a0 features designed to give you maximum protection against dust, dirt, and flying particles.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Z87.1.-mark.jpg\")
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