Safety Glasses - IMPACT TESTING - What To LOOK For!

Safety Glasses Tested - Does ANSI Make a Difference?
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The ToolBoxBuzz crew sampled a wide range of glasses that were easily available off the shelf at the big-box store or available online. We chose the $10-30 range in order to sample quality glasses. We also included one brand [HDX] that is sold in that price range as a 6-piece, bulk option. We chose HDX because it was priced low and MANY contractors buy these types of glasses in bulk.
Some of the glasses were "lens and frame" style and some were molded one-piece style. We tested the seven models, listed below:
Bolle Prism II # 40059
Edge Brazeau # XB131VS
HDX #1004307679
Honeywell UVEX # S2940XP
Milwaukee # 48-73-2020
Pyramex # SB8620DTM
3M # 47000H1
Safety Glasses Testing
Most of the testing we conducted would be considered "High Impact" testing. We looked at seven categories, which included:
Impact testing: Nail gun impact test, Steel spike impact test, and a Needle Penetration impact test
Fog test
Comfort
Frame technology
Visual clarity
Thermal plastic rubber [TPR] technology
Price
Impact Testing - What Constitutes An Impact Failure
The team decided that we would use four criteria to determine positive safety glasses' failure. They were:
Lens detachment
Fracture of lens
Penetration of rear of the lens
Frame breakage
What happened next was amazing and "eye-opening!" Yup I just said that!!
Photo: Moment of 16D nail impact. This is a dangerous test - Do NOT DO This!
Pneumatic Nail Impact Test
We shot four 16-penny [3-1/2"] framing nails from a distance of 12-inches. Each pair of glasses were affixed to a mannequin head and secured with a bungee cord.
What was truly amazing to the team was that ALL of the ANSI rated safety glasses, regardless of price-point, were able to withstand the nail strikes from such a close distance.
Photo: Pneumatic nail impacts on the lens
Steel Spike Impact Test [ANSI Standard]
Frames and lenses must be capable of resisting a 17.6 oz steel spike dropped from a height of 50", measured from glasses to the top of pipe drop.
Pyramex was the only pair we tested that lost a lens during this testing. In the test, the opposite lens impacted by the steel spike "popped" out of the frame. The lens popped back in place.
Needle Penetration Impact Test
The lens must be capable of resisting penetration by a needle with a total weight of 1.56 oz dropped from a height of 50 inches.
The marking appears in the upper or outer corner of the lens on prescription safety glasses
One important thing to note is that an ANSI rating does not require "3rd Party Testing," however, a safety glass manufacturer MUST provide 3rd Party testing upon request. If you're in charge or purchasing safety glasses for your company - make sure to request proof of third party impact testing.
Safety Glass Fog Test
One of the biggest complaints of construction safety glasses is fogging. Anti-fog coatings are designed to help reduce fogging in cold to warm temperature transitions (like from your belt to your face) in moderate to high humidity environments.
Bolle and HDX failed this test. All of the other glasses have high-quality anti-fog lens coatings.
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Two Types Of Anti-Fog Treatment
Not all safety glasses have anti-fog treatment and most of the ones that do have what's called a hydrophobic coating. hydrophilic coatings are a water-based coating, once you clean your glasses a few times, the coating is no longer effective. Top-quality safety glasses use hydrophilic anti-fog coatings and will last the life of the glass and is baked into the lens.
Best Overall Safety Eyeglasses
Winner - Milwaukee
Milwaukee took first place followed closely by Honeywell and Edge in close third place. All three of these glasses have anti-fog technology. Both Milwaukee, Honeywell, and Edge impressed the team in almost every category evaluated.
All of these safety glasses impressed us with impact testing, especially the nail gun test. With that said any of these glasses will protect you from flying objects. Now that we got that out of the way let me remind you of the two biggest reasons why we don't like safety glasses:
They fog up
They scratch and obscure my vision
Fogging should NEVER be a problem for you if you chose the correct safety glasses. All three of the top-ranking glasses have permanent bonded anti-fog technology applied to the lens as opposed to a wash/wear off coating after extended use or repeated cleanings.
Now anti-scratch technology is a bit different and there is no standard technique to test for this, and manufacturers don't test for it so it's harder to evaluate it.

[@BabyJesus66]

Another great video. Best tool testing you can find.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome video !!!!!!!!!! I always use my safety glasses , when i go to the shooting range , mechanics and wood working !!!!!!!!

[@tokoloshgolem]

Your comparisons are the best. Thank you

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Thanks for watching!

[@codyrogers9004]

This was great stuff, never put much thought into most of this stuff except what was comfortable. I learned a lot from this vid, may I suggest Nitrile dipped gloves and general purpose gloves next? Use these at work as often as my safety glasses. Great work fellas!

[@Pro1er]

Believe it or not, the closest I've ever come to loosing an eye was when I was changing a belt on my home upright vacuum cleaner. When I was stretching the belt when the metal roller guard came out of the latch and popped me in the eye. It was like a slingshot to the eyeball. I always have several pairs of safety glasses tucked around different parts of the house so that I resist the "lazy factor" to go looking for a pair. I usually try to resist being preachy on KZbin, but just yesterday I couldn't control myself and had to make a comment about safety glasses. Once you loose any eye, there's no going back.

[@harrycarey6622]

What are best fog free, impact resistant, glare free, polarized safety glasses?

[@quoththeraven3985]

A nail flew out of the milling machine, and stuck' right in my glasses........saved my eye maybe my life, 100'/, Truth.

[@braxtonburrows8859]

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[@quoththeraven3985]

@@braxtonburrows8859 lol, my phone doesn't have that button.

[@basedguns8218]

@@quoththeraven3985 it does just hold q or finf it in the other botton

[@quoththeraven3985]

gaming q.....q.......no!........% this one looks funny, no no I like mine better thx.

[@cwd1232]

Thakyou! Great review as always!!

[@ccadama]

Rob. Thank you for another thorough and informative video. While the topic is not as sexy as reviewing some power tool, we can't enjoy them if we lose our sight in an accident. Again, thank you for the information.

[@salcolonsc]

Finally. I've been waiting for a video on safety glasses. Rob, you never disappoint. Maybe you can do another video including corrective glasses for guys like me. I personally use the Dewalt Goggles.

[@lukehunter4027]

nice one, thanks

[@yurjayce]

Im only a kid, but i still think this is very useful! Whenever i work with my dad i will make sure to tell him this!

[@benculp922]

I would be very interested to see the same type of testing done for prescription safety glasses for people like myself who need to wear glasses to see well

[@whatfreedom7]

I wear progressive lenses and I wanted a pair for home a pair of saftey glasses for work and a pair of prescription sunglasses but this is very expensive to do and my insurance only pairs for one pair and my prescription changes every year. Sucks having to wear glasses.

[@ccadama]

@whatfreedom7 : I'm in the same situation. I was ready to buy a pair of prescription safety glasses when I bought a pair of NoCry safety glasses that can go over my wire framed prescription lenses. So far, very comfortable, I can see so far for yard work. Yet to thoroughly test when doing finer work. They are relatively cheap in price and can be ordered from Amazon. I like them so much I bought a second pair. before this I was using some 3M safety glasses that also slip over but they bump up against my lenses and what was really holding them in place were my hearing muffs. The NoCrys have better ear loops and are adjustable. Hope this helps,

[@aszyflowers659]

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[@aszyflowers659]

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[@TheFPSCENTRAL]

9:43 I hear that New England accent coming out Rob 😂

[@LostinYTblackhole]

There’s literally a test for testing scratches and hardness of material. Rockwell hardness test, you can get a bunch of picks that you can use to scratch thing to see how hard they are.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Josh Fischer thanks!

[@sontraneil3684]

@@ConcordCarpenter 0pi77 6h

[@reecehector4012]

I know I am kinda off topic but do anybody know of a good site to watch new movies online?

[@DetailEnthusiast]

You did it again! Made a video right when I'm searching for glasses. Mind readers!

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Timing is everything. We did not test every single pair but wanted to do a reasonable sampling to give you guys some useful information to protect yourselves.

[@dewfpodamnedgoogle2728]

Can you do a follow-up test on over-prescription eyeglass safety glasses please.

[@user-fb7kl1qz5l]

I have always used MYSANDY safety glasses. Mysandy safety glasses not only fully comply with ANSI Z87.1, but are also very fashionable. I got a lot of compliments.

[@vyws]

I do not work in construction nor do I own any tools but I loved this video.

[@rileytaylor1206]

Great content Rob! I wear DeWalt glasses on the jobsite and they're great! ANSI rated and anti fog (that's kind of worn off) but they are pretty nice

[@FusionBoost2.0]

I really like them as well, I usually get them on eBay and get a few at a time. I get the clear and silver mirror...

[@Pro1er]

I was working in the yard this afternoon and it was only 35 degrees so my safety glasses were fogging up a lot. I've found that a drop of Rain X often helps with the fogging, but it does wear off.

[@rbondy008]

As always were gratful of your test but I would of liked to see an abrasive test, maybe a 10 second sandblast test? Thanks

[@jronmanbuilds]

I wear prescription safety glasses. I think they are the honeywell uvex. I like that they have the full seal which keeps dust out even that much more. I was kinda disappointed that the seals were not used in this test. The safety glasses I have used without the seal are an improvement over regular glasses but the dust protection is not as good as the full seal. The full seals biggest issue is fogging. I would like to find a good solution to the problem.

[@danielg9657]

Thank you

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Welcome!

[@MrTooTechnical]

kickass

[@jeffcon123]

I like my 3m glasses and the tinted ones I wear as sunglasses they don’t squeeze my head. Relatively cheap.. maybe 6-7 doll hairs

[@whatfreedom7]

I wear prescription progressive lens glasses so that creates a problem. They are too expensive to pay that for prescription safety glasses. I don’t like the ones that lay over my glasses either. I chose to just wear my prescription glasses with a full face shield instead whenever I cut or grind or anything like that.

[@hawkandroid]

Good work - well done ...

[@squid5301]

I do not need any glasses, i will probably not need any glasses for the several future years of my life, yet i just spent 16 mins watching a guy talk about glasses... Anyway the video was great

[@enderkakker6999]

WHEN are you gonna finish your OMEGA Base? I hate to see unfinished projects... thanks for listening Iskall

[@thezeddy]

I switched from being a plumber to being a nurse. I thought I was done being covered in ppe all shift. Oopsie daisy lol

[@johnburd3180]

I typically use safety glasses with reader's. How do you know if the coating is hydrophilic?

[@jsknapp6161]

Love your list of options! We're having a terrible time finding high impact ANSI Z87+ safety gasses for use over prescription glasses (OTG). Any suggestions?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

You can always put safety film on regular prescription glasses

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Once you do that,Your prescription glasses become a write off

[@mikezeke7041]

$1.49-1.99 hf glasses will probably be the go to, always have at least 6 pairs in the truck. Wear the $20 Milwaukee sunglasses, they are excellent.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Are they ANSI and impact rated?

[@neokyra]

I hope you can show more video of the tests like Project Farm test videos, than all the commentary.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Paul E sorry this is the style I chose to use. Project farm does a talk over video. I do the opposite

[@neokyra]

@@ConcordCarpenter , ok forget that I mentioned Project Farm. Can we see more footage of the testing for your next test video? Thanks.

[@lunaticckc]

Sawdust flew into my eye and swelled so bad it turned yellow and big. The puple stayed the same colour but I scratched my lens. Didnt go to the hospital it went down after about an hour

[@Forzan]

Can you test them for Airsoft?

[@shadyshelby8361]

What's the model name of the 3m's?

[@SirSticker]

Swimming goggles is enough, and will always be enough.

[@Thirdplace4life]

Off the shelf safety glasses are a rip off. I got the Dewalt DPG55-11c glasses. They are anti-fog and very comfortable and fully adjustable. Best part is their only about $7 on eBay. They look cool too as a +.

[@robhill8197]

I really feel you guys should have added the DeWalt saftey glasses to this lineup. I realize they are only $8 a pair but they claim to meed ANSI Z87.1+ standards. A lot of us wear these because of affordability.

[@rK-yn3ev]

Sold some or not?

[@HeWearsGlasses]

Can you get those Milwaukee glasses with a prescription?

[@Jonjolt]

Some more expensive shooting glasses have prescription inserts

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@Jonjolt I thin Pyramez, PIP and Edge will do that

[@tallynlip]

Fun fact: You accidentally clicked on this video

[@randomediterandmaybeanimat8558]

Yup

[@ISTAREINURSOL]

Yed

[@ISTAREINURSOL]

Yes

[@tendermoistwetluciouspulsa493]

How did you know

[@tallynlip]

I just know

[@FusionBoost2.0]

Yeah I'm surprised that radians wasn't used, they make all of DeWalt's glasses... And they are a great price and meet every spec. They make a ton of safety equipment

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Now you know why its worn off

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Fusion2016 I didn’t know that. Dewalt did not send us any when requested. I did reach out to Radians directly / separately and they did not respond to my requests. . I did use a pair of Dewalt's safety glasses in my shop when running my pre-tests and they performed great.

[@mikegillard6789]

But I am a girl and my favourite colour is Blue

[@SkinnyMood27]

The answer is wear.

[@SkinnyMood27]

The answer is American National Standards Institute.

[@harrycarey6622]

You wrote - Not all safety glasses have anti-fog treatment and most of the ones that do have what's called a hydrophobic coating. hydrophilic coatings are a water-based coating, once you clean your glasses a few times, the coating is no longer effective. Top-quality safety glasses use hydrophilic anti-fog coatings and will last the life of the glass and is baked into the lens. HELLO? What is this?

[@ConcordCarpenter]

what's your question?

[@harrycarey6622]

That is the question? Read what you wrote. It is not makiing sense@@ConcordCarpenter

[@ConcordCarpenter]

@@harrycarey6622 seems ok to me. Am I missing a comma? There are two types of coatings - One Is better then the other

[@harrycarey6622]

@@ConcordCarpenter did you read what you wrote about coating? You are writing wro g stuff here. And what about What kind of coating is this?

[@harrycarey6622]

@@ConcordCarpenter i meant hydroshield coating. What kind of coating is this?

[@mizikacibalik]

no one considers the prescription glasses shame on brands

[@sunflowernellie7238]

Hi impact testing new face shields safety military grade impact protection 🙏 please

[@braydentraverracing1266]

Boreinh