Every household should have at least one pair of ANSI-approved eyewear. You should wear it when doing projects or activities that could create risk for eye injuries at home..
This means the glasses, goggles or face shield meets American National Standards Institute Z87.1 standard.
Eye Protection at Work Safety Glasses, Face Shields, Welding Glasses and More.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration determines the protection needed to do your job safely.
OSHA standards often require the same ANSI-certified eye protection at work that you should use at home. An exception is welding.
Eye Protection at Play Face Guards, Visors and Other Sports Eye Safety Equipment.
The American Society for Testing and Materials may as well.
ASTM sets the standards that eye protection must meet to prevent eye injuries in your sport.
Racket sports, baseball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse.
The Academy recommends protective glasses or goggles with UV when snow or water skiing.
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