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'''<u>D4</u>:''' ANSI certified for splashes and dust particles. Safety goggles are intended to protect eyes against dust, splash, and droplet hazards. Goggles form a protective seal around the eyes, preventing liquid, chemicals, or dust from entering under or around the goggles. Ventilated goggles allow air circulation while providing protection against airborne particles, dust, liquids, or light. | '''<u>D4</u>:''' ANSI certified for splashes and dust particles. Safety goggles are intended to protect eyes against dust, splash, and droplet hazards. Goggles form a protective seal around the eyes, preventing liquid, chemicals, or dust from entering under or around the goggles. Ventilated goggles allow air circulation while providing protection against airborne particles, dust, liquids, or light. | ||
[[File:Safety Eyewear Markings.jpg|alt=Diagram illustrates where you can usually find eyewear safety ratings on the eyewear.|thumb|''Diagram illustrates where you can'' usually ''find eyewear safety ratings on the eyewear. Ironically, you need reading glasses to find it.'']] | [[File:Safety Eyewear Markings.jpg|alt=Diagram illustrates where you can usually find eyewear safety ratings on the eyewear.|thumb|''Diagram illustrates where you can'' usually ''find eyewear safety ratings on the eyewear. Ironically, you need reading glasses to find it.'']] | ||
Z87 and D4 rating is the ''minimum'' recommended. Even better for NETs are safety eyewear ANSI rated Z87+ and D3-5, anti-fog, and include indirect ventilation around the eye area. | Z87 and D4 rating is the ''minimum'' recommended. '''Even better for NETs are safety eyewear ANSI rated Z87+ and D3-5, anti-fog, and include indirect ventilation around the eye area.''' | ||
Volunteers may notice markings on safety eye protection that include: | Volunteers may notice markings on safety eye protection that include: | ||
