Eye and Face
Face Shields
Face shields provide full-face coverage and they have an eight-inch minimum coverage.
Eye Safety - Safety Memos
Face shields protect against chemical splashes, but do not adequately protect against projectiles.
Splash Hoods
Splash hoods protect against chemical splashes; however, they do not adequately protect against projectiles.
Safety Glasses
Safety glasses protect eyes against large particles and projectiles. If lasers are used to survey a site, workers should wear special protective lenses.
Goggles
Depending on their construction, goggles can protect against vaporized chemicals, splashes, large particles, and projectiles (if constructed with impact-resistant lenses).
Sweat Bands
Sweat bands prevent sweat-induced eye irritation and vision impairment.
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9-7. Which type of PPE protects against chemical splashes, but not projectiles?
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