| ing to work safer means insuring you have the | | | | must be at least 8. This is the minimal level of |
| appropriate levels of protection as set forth by | | | | protection necessary to be considered appropriate |
| industry standards. There are a multitude of | | | | for this situation. However, your facility or |
| industrial and utility industries that make it | | | | company may have their own minimum so it is a |
| necessary to have arc flash shields, and these | | | | good idea to always insure you are up to par with |
| industries help the rest of us live safer, healthier, | | | | your workplace. |
| and happier. Regardless of your industry, having | | | | Many of these types of face guard will have an |
| the appropriate personal protection equipment, or | | | | anti-fog coating with every piece sold. |
| PPE, is an essential part of your day. | | | | Appreciating the clear vision you will be receives |
| Arc flash shields are generally worn to protect the | | | | when things could get foggy or hazy will make |
| face from molten metal or from arcing energy. | | | | this a definite investment worth your time and |
| Regardless of the indirect or direct contact, these | | | | money. Often, you will find they are tinted as well |
| face guards will insure a safer working | | | | to offer more protection you need. The color of |
| environment. Often, these will be sold as | | | | the tint will vary from manufacturer to |
| attachments for hardhats, bump caps, or helmets. | | | | manufacturer. |
| However, you can purchase other types as a | | | | Another useful tool that comes with many of |
| whole headpiece allowing you to have something | | | | these PPEs is the chin guard. Chin guard are |
| quick and easy at your fingertips. The cost will | | | | wonderful at keeping your chin safe, but they also |
| remain roughly the same comparatively. The | | | | serve the purpose of allowing you to have a sort |
| choice will be yours to make depending on your | | | | of shock absorber for your whole head. This is a |
| need and your preference. | | | | comfortable component when it comes to your |
| The majority of these faceguards are going to | | | | protection. The best part is that they are |
| attach to any slotted helmet or hardhat for major | | | | extremely cost effective making it easy to even |
| brands. This insures you get the highest level of | | | | purchase replacements as necessary. |
| protection if you already have the headgear. You | | | | When it comes to arc flash shields, you will |
| will not need to invest in a whole new headpiece | | | | discover the industry has many types and styles |
| just to wear your guard. The type of faceguard | | | | for you to choose from. These have a high |
| you purchase will dictate that type and style of | | | | calories per centimeters squared to offer you |
| hardhats supported. Sometimes, the manufacturer | | | | more protection everyday not just on occasion. |
| of the hardhat and/or the face shield will have | | | | Choosing face guards just makes good |
| proprietary pieces. | | | | commonsense, and you will appreciate the |
| You will appreciate the variety in calories per | | | | benefits of having the best for less whether you |
| centimeters squared rating. Arc flash shields do | | | | wear coveralls or bib overalls, or maybe you just |
| add to your rating. To be considered reliable and | | | | wear pants and a shirt meeting the appropriate |
| regulatory, the calories per centimeters squared | | | | rating. |