Face Shields

You can use our full range of face shields in almost every industry; from factories to fields, they have their place in protecting the face, mouth, eyes and nose. Depending on the task, a face protection visor may be made from plastic or metal and be completely transparent, tinted or made of mesh.

A common mistake many innocently make when working with equipment that could fling debris, such as grinders, is reaching straight for the safety spectacles. Safety spectacles are great for protecting your eyes, but they leave the whole of your face otherwise exposed. With this in mind, a shard of a fractured cutting disk could leave you with life-changing injuries or a scar that you could have otherwise been avoided by wearing a protective face shield.

Our range of personal protective face shields includes complete details of the standards the manufacturers have tested them to comply with. We also have example applications listed to help you decide which piece of protective equipment is suitable for your needs.

Fluid & Chemical Risks

These risks generally arise where there is a risk of chemical agents or biological fluids splashing into the face. This may be during cleaning processes, food production, manufacturing or even brush cutting.

Ratings & Standards To Look For:

Common Formats - Plastic Transparent Face Shields.

Optical Radiation Risk

Dangerous light energy sources cause optical risks; this can be in the form of UV or infrared radiation. In mild cases, these hazards can irritate the skin and eyes if proper personal protective equipment is not worn. Common sources and areas where these hazards occur include; ports, heavy manufacturing, metal cutting, welding, and sunlight.

Ratings & Standards To Look For:

Common Formats - Plastic Transparent/translucent Face Shield

As you have likely gathered by now, not all face shields are the same. Below, we have detailed some critical points of consideration to keep in mind before making a purchase.

How Is The Face Shield Mounted?

Many of our face shields are available as part of modular systems, allowing them to be mounted onto hard hats or brow guards. For this reason, it is essential to consider what other equipment you will need to wear the face shield alongside.

If you need to wear a helmet with your face shield, you will want to ensure that your chosen face shield is compatible with your helmet. It is also worth considering that your helmet may want to protect you from similar hazards. For instance, you should ideally wear an electrically rated full face shield along with an electrically rated helmet.

If you only need to wear ear defenders alongside your face shield, then a browguard headband mount would likely suffice for your needs. These are often worn in areas with no risk of falling debris, and are therefore quite common in manufacturing environments.