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Posted By Anthony Edwards
Hi there,
We conduct numerous grinding activities (of metal) using portable grinders and sanding discs. Due to the fact that the goggles used steam up etc, a few employees have brought their own safety glasses in from home. I would suggest that safety glasses EN 166 F high speed low energy impact may not be sufficient.
Your comments would be greatly appreciated
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
Use visors instead, glasses will not achieve adequate protection levels for grinding
Bob
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Posted By Graham Hicks
Hi
Grinding operations require eye protection to EN166B 120Mts/Sec or approx 180mph which is about the speed of a shattering grinding wheel, goggles wit side vents are available to cure the steaming problem
Hope this helps
Graham
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Posted By garyh
I was always told that visors protect your face, not your eyes. Glasses and goggles protect eyes, which you wear depends on the risk.
When I worked for ICI our standard was visor and goggles to protect against impact and dust, for eyes and face.
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Posted By Chris Packham
If grinding metal I would always insist on a full visor, probably as well as goggles. Goggles only protect the eyes. Many metals can contain elements that are sensitisers, e.g. nickel, chrome. The grinding wheel may contain chemicals, e.g. epoxies, that are also sensitisers. Thus just with goggles facial exposure to sensitising chemicals becomes a distinct possibility with a risk of airborne allergic contact dermatitis.
Chris
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Posted By Ali
You can buy "anti-misting" safety goggles from UVEX, which are excellent. They come in different grades.
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Posted By Mitch
Anthony,
Bod and Chris on the nose, high impact visors, what might help you reach a decision is get the apprentice to flame cut a plate the take 1 pair of goggle, 1 pair of safety spec's and 1 visor and try each one whilst cleaning the cut edge!
Mitch
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Posted By Peter Richardson
We use Grade one Eye & Face protection must be worn that is Goggles with Uvex Ultra shield attachment or a full face polycarbonate visor, a 3m dust mask with hearing protection also to be worn.
this will ensure you comply with the regulations and not have them bringing their own equipment.
Hope this helps?
Peter
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