Eye & Face Protection


  1. What type of eye protection can I use when working with chemicals?

    Goggles and face shields marked ‘3’ are suitable for working with chemicals. The 3 marking refers to liquid droplets...

  2. I am cutting stone which is creating very fine dust. What can I use for protection?

    A goggle that has the marking ‘5’ on the frame/body. Usually, this will be an unvented body with an...

  3. What do the numbers and letters shown on spectacles, goggles and visors mean?

    There are a series of markings required by EN 166, the European standard for personal eye protection, and other...

  4. I need to wear prescription spectacles as well as eye protection, what can I use?

    There are a number of options available to wear prescription lenses in conjunction with eye and face protection. Faceshields...

  5. I have to wear eye protection in combination with other PPE. Can I wear several types of products at once?

    Yes, our products are compatible with each other to provide protection in multi-risk situations.  Helmet-mounted visors and lenses are...

  6. Selecting PPE and accessories for cold weather

    When working in cold conditions, PPE must provide the intended level of protection and help to keep the wearer...

  7. Protecting eye health and vision at work

    The eyes are complex organs, constantly taking in the environment around us and sending vital information to the brain....

  8. Electric arc hazards and protection

    Electrical arcing poses extreme danger to workers. An arc incident presents a number of different hazards, requiring specialist equipment...

  9. Working outside safely in hot weather

    Working outdoors in hot weather can be dangerous without the right precautions. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation and glare from the...

  10. Eye protection compatibility

    Safety eyewear and faceshields need to fit properly to offer protection. Incorrectly fitted eye protection cannot perform at the...

  11. Selecting winter eye protection

    Eye protection needs to be suitable for the conditions. During winter, this means eye protectors must perform at low...

  12. What types of above the neck PPE provide protection against electrical hazards?

    Personal protective equipment (PPE) for electrical safety ranges widely, including helmets, faceshields, clothing and footwear. A full hazard assessment...

  13. How eye and face protection products are tested at JSP

    Rigorous inspection and testing procedures are key to ensuring that every product meets strict standards of quality. In-house test...

  14. Eye protection standards explained

    Eye and face protection products are covered by a number of European (EN) and national standards. Currently the main...

  15. How to select anti-scratch eye protection

    Scratch-resistant lenses are marked 'K', meaning they pass an optional test for resistance to surface damage by fine particles...

  16. What levels of protection do mesh visors offer?

    Mesh visors offer protection and performance characteristics particularly suitable for forestry and landscaping applications. Available for use with a browguard or mounted on...

  17. How to read eye protection markings?

    Do you know how to read eye protection markings? Looking closely at a safety spectacle, goggle or faceshield, you will see a series of letters...

  18. What do I need to protect my eyes in the workplace?

    Eye and face protectors are available in many styles and variations, and for use against a wide range of hazards....

  19. How can I prevent eye protection misting up?

    Safety spectacles and goggles can mist up when water vapour in the air condenses on the lens, making it difficult to see...

  20. What are suitable PPE options for workers requiring prescription glasses?

    It is important when on site, vision and protection are not compromised. Prescription spectacles are not a suitable alternative for...

  21. What are the hazards for welding and what are the requirements for protection?

    Welding and allied processes present a multitude of risks due to the use of high-heat, light-emitting equipment and materials...

  22. Compatible high-performance protection with EVOGuard® visor systems

    EVOGuard® maximises compatibility, offering seamless integration with safety headwear and ear defenders for combined protection. One-piece moulded visors are supplied...

  23. Why wear eye protection instead of sunglasses or prescription spectacles?

    Figures show that 50% of construction workers suffer a serious eye injury during their career. This includes injuries and...

  24. Why is eye and face protection necessary?

    Figures show that 50% of construction workers will suffer a serious eye injury during their career. This includes injuries...

  25. How to protect your eyes from UV radiation and sunglare

    As the weather gets warmer and the sun comes out, it is important to protect your eyes. Two common...

  26. How to select the correct eye & face protection

    Workers are met with health and safety risks daily, and employers are responsible for ensuring workers are protected on...

  27. JSP launches new premium range of PPE for landscaping and forestry work

    The new EVOGuard®M range from JSP has been designed to offer an innovative range of Forestry Helmet and Browguard Systems which provide high levels of...

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