Personal Protective Equipment - Face Protection

Face Shields

Heat-reflective and wire-screen face shields are intended to shield the entire face from a range of heat hazards. Specific hazards associated with heat include high temperatures, splash from molten metal, and hot sparks. Face shields are considered secondary protectors to be used in addition to primary protection such as safety spectacles or goggles.

Face shield windows are made with different transparent materials and in varying degrees or levels of thickness. The thickness of the face shield window should be matched to the task. Window and headgear devices come in various styles in order to enable the worker to select the appropriate equipment.

Face shield windows extend from the brow to below the chin and across the entire width of the face.

Windows are available in both Removable or Lift-front Designs:

• Removable windows allow the replacement of damaged windows.
• Lift-front windows may be raised, as needed, or left in the lowered position.

Wire-Screen Windows:

• May include a plastic/glass insert.
• Protect against moderate impact.
• Not recommended for use involving chemical or liquid hazards.

Heat-reflective Windows:

• Offer limited UV protection.
• Protect against impact.
• Protect against radiant heat.

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