face protection

2020 Top Standards: OSHA most frequently violated standards

Eye and Face Protection (1926.102)

January 1, 2020

Eye and Face Protection (1926.102) was the tenth most-frequently cited agency standard in FY 2019. Specialty Trade Contractors were the most-cited category for this standard, with 1,440 citations stemming from 1,434 inspections, resulting in $3,557,690 in proposed penalties.

New full brim hard hat/face shield combination kit from Honeywell

Protects against arc flash danger while offering maximum comfort

February 15, 2018

Honeywell announces the North Zone™ full brim hard hat/face shield combination kit with advanced ergonomic and safety features that protect a utility worker’s most important asset—the head.

Honeywell introduces new face shield technology to help protect electrical workers from potentially deadly arc flash

Innovative nanotechnology in face shield improves optical clarity so workers can see more clearly, reduce need to remove shield and expose themselves to deadly risk

October 19, 2017

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today an innovative new face shield technology with more optical clarity to better protect electrical workers from the potentially deadly electrocution or arc flash. Salisbury by Honeywell’s new PrismShield arc flash protective face shield incorporates proprietary nanotechnology that allows a wider spectrum of light to enter the lens of the face shield.

Honeywell Salisbury™ Premium Light Weight Lift Front Hood and Face Shields offer safety, comfort, CE certification

July 18, 2017

The new Honeywell Salisbury™ Premium Light Weight Lift Front Hood and Face Shields deliver industry-leading comfort and safety on the job — and CE certification.

W.V. logging company workers exposed to serious hazards

January 20, 2016

An OSHA inspection conducted under the agency’s local emphasis on logging safety program found employees exposed to falls and chain saws at a Clay, West Virginia worksite.

optrel e3000 PAPR system now available with e684 welding helmet

Welders can work more comfortably and efficiently in environments that require respiratory protection

June 10, 2015

optrel inc., the global innovator of autodarkening technology for welding helmets, announces the addition of the e684 helmet to its e3000 powered air purifying respiratory (PAPR) system. This new helmet/PAPR combination marries the most advanced autodarkening filter (ADF) lens technology and optics with a highly innovative, ergonomically designed PAPR system.

OSHA moves to update eye, face protection standards

March 19, 2015

OSHA last week issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to update its general industry, shipyard employment, marine terminals, longshoring, and construction eye and face protection standards by incorporating by reference the three most recent versions of the American National Standards Institute Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection standard.

Ergodyne expands Skullerz® brand and launches safety glasses

February 13, 2015

Ergodyne announced today the expansion of their Skullerz® brand to now encompass Head, Eye, and Face Protection. With this news comes the highly anticipated launch of Ergodyne's new Skullerz® Safety Glasses offering seven unique, patented models in up to 13 different lens options.

Stakeholder comments sought on update to eye, face protection

January 29, 2015

Members of the public and interested stakeholders are invited to provide comment on a proposed update to ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010, American National Standard for Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices.

Optrel to launch latest innovations in autodarkening lens technology at Fabtech

November 5, 2014

WHAT: Optrel, the global innovator of autodarkening filter technology for welding helmets, will launch its latest lens technology at Fabtech, November 11 – 14, 2014. The new optrel e684 is the only welding helmet with an ADF lens that fully automates protection through its Adaptive Shade Autopilot technology, automatically adjusting its shade level as the welder works – and in full high definition viewing.