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EYE PROTECTION ProStar ®
Standard Lens Tints
IRUV 3.0 Lens Protects against infrared
(IRUV) and ultraviolet radiation. Perfect for
light cutting and brazing applications.
IRUV 5.0 Lens Protects against infrared (IRUV)
and ultraviolet radiation. Perfect for medium
to heavy cutting and brazing applications.
Smoke Mirror Lens Smoke tint sunglass with
outer mirror finish coating, for outdoor use where
sunlight can cause eyestrain and fatigue.
Blue Mirror Smoke tint sunglass with outer
blue mirror finish coating, for outdoor use
where sunlight can cause eyestrain.
Copper and Brown Lens Effective at
filtering light in hazy, foggy, or low light
conditions by enhancing contrast.
Orange Lens Filters out blue and green light
to reduce eye fatigue, improves visual acuity
during curing and inspection processes.
Indoor/Outdoor Lens Comfortable
solution for moving from indoor or shaded
locations to direct sunlight and back.
Light Blue Lens Commonly used in indoor or low
light outdoor applications for enhanced contrast.
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Choosing the Correct Primary Eye Protectionhoosing the Correct Primary Eye Protection
1. Determine the hazards in the work 2. Consider additional environmental factors.
environment and the worker’s application.
• Is the worker exposed to electrical hazards? If
Impact Injury • Safety eyewear with side shields so, do not choose a metal frame spectacle.
or wrap-around design • Is the worker exposed to sharp changes in
• Face shield with safety temperature or humidity? If so, choose a
glasses or goggles lens type with an anti-fog coating or a goggle
• Direct vented goggles with a foam lining for better fit and seal.
Dust Irritation • Direct or indirect vented
safety goggles 3. Lens Options
Chemical Splash • Indirect vented or non-vented Clear Lens Allows maximum visible light
safety goggles transmission; this safety lens is
• Face shield with indirect used for indoor applications where
vented safety goggles impact protection is required.
Optical Radiation • Cutting goggle or eyewear Smoke Lens Worn on bright, sunny days, these
(IRUV) with shade 3.0 or 5.0 lens lenses provide maximum glare
• Welding helmet with reduction and are ideal when
safety eyewear eye strain is a major factor.
NOTE: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A WELDING Amber/Yellow Lens Light-gathering properties make this
GOGGLE FOR WELDING APPLICATIONS. lens ideal for low light environments
ALWAYS USE A WELDING HELMET. in which contrast is low.
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