The table below provides general recommendations to help in determining the type of eye and face protection that should be worn when working with a specific hazard. If you have questions on the appropriate selection of eye and face protection, contact ehss@syr.edu.
| Hazards | Face Protection Recommended | Additional Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical | Chemicals in small amounts that don’t pose a splash hazard | Safety Glasses | |
| Chemicals that pose a splash hazard | Safety Goggles | ||
| Large quantities of corrosives | Safety Goggles and Face Shield | ||
| Highly reactive and pyrophoric chemicals | Safety Goggles or a Face Shield | Blast shield recommended | |
| Biohazardous Material | Biohazardous material including, but not limited to bacteria, viruses, blood, tissues, cells, etc. | Safety Glasses or Face Shield | |
| Radiation | Unsealed radioactive materials | Safety Glasses | |
| Lasers | Class 3B and 4 Lasers | Laser Safety Glasses specific for wavelength and power of laser. Contact EHSS at ehss@syr.edu for selection assistance | |
| Physical Hazards | Cryogenic liquids | Safety Glasses | |
| Flying objects/particles | Safety Goggles | ||
| Glassware or equipment under pressure | Safety Goggles | ||
| Changing out compressed gas cylinders | Safety Glasses |
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