Varieties of construction goggles and tips for choosing

Content
  1. Standards
  2. Views
  3. Materials (edit)
  4. Popular models
  5. How to choose?

When performing any type of construction activity, it is necessary to take care of the choice of protective glasses in advance. They should correspond to the type of work, be comfortable and easy to use.

Standards

Personal protective equipment that is attached or worn on the human body should reduce or minimize the impact of harmful and hazardous factors for health. Exists special GOSTs and international standardsby which the products are made.

If the product does not meet the requirements, then its sale on the market is prohibited by law. It is also mandatory to have an appropriate certificate and passport for the product.

The main standards include:

  • construction glasses should not have all sorts of cracks;
  • another factor is safety, the presence of sharp edges and protruding parts is not allowed;
  • appropriate quality of the spectacle lens and material.

Also, the standards require increased lens strength, resistance to external influences and aging. Such an object should not be flammable or corroded.

Safety glasses in accordance with safety standards fit snugly to the head and do not fall off during construction work. They are resistant to scratches and fogging.

Views

There are a number of types of construction safety glasses on the market - they can be yellow or transparent, but mainly to protect the eyes from dust and other small debris. Eye protection is designated PPE (g).

Builders are advised to choose products of the following types for working with a grinder:

  • open (O);
  • closed sealed (G).
  • open folding (OO);
  • open with side protection (OB);
  • closed with direct ventilation (ZP);
  • closed with indirect ventilation (ZN);
  • closed sealed (G).

Also, construction safety glasses differ depending on the surface of the lenses, the following types are found:

  • polymer;
  • colorless;
  • painted;
  • mineral glass;
  • hardened;
  • hardened;
  • multilayer;
  • chemically resistant;
  • laminated.

Additionally, various types of coatings are applied to the glasses, which improve the protective properties. There are also products that help correct vision or panoramic ones.

Materials (edit)

There are several types of materials from which construction goggles can be made, including those with an anti-fog coating. But most often two types are used.

  1. Tempered colorless glass - they are mainly used for work at the machine. For example, such a means of protection is recommended to be worn when interacting with turning, milling, locksmithing, grinding, drilling types of equipment. The main advantage is that the material is practically not erased or scratched, it is not exposed to solvents and splashes from metal.
  2. Protective equipment made of plastic it is customary to refer to one of the best materials. It is practically indestructible and does not scratch. The product is protected from aging, twice as light as tempered mineral glass.

Additionally, for the manufacture of glasses is used impact-resistant glass, organic and chemical resistant... Lenses differ in the number of layers - there are single-layer, double-layer and multi-layer.

It is possible to purchase a product with or without a corrective effect.

Popular models

When purchasing a product among popular models it is necessary to take into account how comfortable it will be to work in the construction industry, whether the glasses protect from dust, wind, whether there is ventilation in them. Sometimes a product is required for construction work in heat or subzero temperatures, in conditions of dirt and possible damage (it must be resistant to scratching).

Below are the brands that are worth paying attention to in the first place:

  • Husqvarna;
  • Dewalt;
  • Bosch;
  • Uvex;
  • ROSOMZ;
  • Oregon;
  • Wiley X;
  • 3M;
  • Amparo;
  • Stayer.

For welders Glasses with hinged “chameleon” filters, which are equipped with a spark protection function, are usually recommended. Thanks to such a product, you can do work and not make unnecessary movements.

During construction and painting work it is recommended to take a closer look at closed models that have increased transparency, it is advisable to choose a product with an anti-fog coating and a rubber rim. Dual anti-shock lenses and side ventilation are able to protect in production, especially at a lathe.

On the market, products for such purposes are most often offered by companies such as Amparo and Uvex... In Russia, analogues are made at the ROSOMZ plant. They are designed not only for industrial activities, but also suitable for various climatic conditions, have a number of special modifications.

How to choose?

The choice of safety goggles for construction work should be approached with extreme seriousness. The life and health of a person may depend on this, so you should not save money and choose products from a cheap price segment.

The minimum price for goggles is 50 rubles. Further, the cost depends on the properties, design, purpose of the product, the prestige of the manufacturer itself.

It is recommended to choose the product in places where there are fewer intermediaries in the sale process. So you can focus on the high quality of the product and not overpay.

It is better to buy for yourself the most suitable models from quality materials... It is not always important to ensure that the logo of a well-known company is applied to the product. You can always choose analogues from cheaper brands. For example, Uvex and Bosch practically will not differ in anything, except for the pricing policy.

The following video provides an overview of various construction safety glasses.

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