The ENCON/FT-Collection meets the intent of the OSHA eye and face protection standard.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 13, 1989

Mr. Gerry R. Wells
Product Manager - Eye Protection
Encon Safety Products
P.O. Box 3826
Houston, Texas 77253

Dear Mr. Wells:

The Willson "type 3" eye protective device complies with ANSI Z87. 1-1968.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

September 3, 1986

Mr. Carl J. Koslesky
Quality Assurance Manager
Willson Safety Products
P.O. Box 622
Reading, Pennsylvania 19603

Dear Mr. Koslesky:

This in response to your August 11 and 12, 1985 request for consideration of your eye protective device called "Type 3" as meeting the intent of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Eye and Face Protection standard.

Clip-on Side Shields.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 9, 1976

Mr. Jim Pryde
Safety and Security Administrator
Wagner Castings Company
P. O. Box 1319
Decatur, Illinois 62525

In re: Your letter dated November 23, 1976 Clip-on Side Shields

Dear Mr. Pryde:

Gentex Shade 2.0 protective eyewear is in compliance with 1910.133(b)(2).

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 13, 1988

Mr. Vince J. Fesi, Jr.
National Accounts Manager
Optics Business Group Gentex
Corporation
P.O. Box 315
Carbondale, Pennsylvania 18407

Dear Mr. Fesi:

This is in response to your letters of September 6 and 30, 1988, requesting consideration of your integral one piece lens, Gentex Shade 2.0 infrared product, as meeting the intent of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

Protective eyewear in clear, dark green, gray and amber tints, is in compliance with 1910.133(b)(2).

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

 

Protective eyewear bearing the Gentex Omnibird logo is in compliance with 1910.133(b)(2).

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

April 28, 1988

Mr. Vince J. Fesi, Jr.
National Accounts Manager
Gentex Corporation
PO. Box 315
Carbondale, Pennsylvania 18407

Dear Mr. Fesi:

The Willson SPECTRA eye protective device complies with ANSI Z87.1- 1968.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 21, 1985

Mr. James P. Kline
Engineering Manager
Willson Safety Products
P.O. Box 622
Reading, Pennsylvania 19603

Dear Mr. Kline:

This is in response to your September 3, 1985 submission of test data and information on the SPECTRA safety spectacle and the subsequent data forwarded on October 3, 1985. The material was submitted for consideration of the SPECTRA eye protective device as meeting the intent of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Eye and Face Protection standard.

The Gleneagle spectacle with 2-mm thick polycarbonate plano lenses complies with ANSI Z87.1-1968.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 30, 1985

Mr. Joel G. Kaufman
Quality Control Manager
Glendale Optical Co., Inc.
130 Crossways Park Drive
Woodbury, New York 11797

Dear Mr. Kaufman:

This is in response to your July 31, 1985 request for consideration of your new eye protective device as meeting the intent of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Eye and Face Protection standard.

The Uvex Winter Optical Ultra-Spec 2000 eye protective device complies with ANSI Z87.1-1968.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 17, 1985

Mr. William J. Heaps
Uvex Winter Optical, Inc.
10 Thurber Boulevard
Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917-1896

Dear Mr. Heaps:

This is in response to your June 13, 1985 request for consideration of your Ultra-Spec 2000 eye protective device as meeting the intent of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Eye and Face Protection standard.

Yellow Duraguard eye protectors comply with ANSI Z87.1-1968 but should not be used for welding or similar activities.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 13, 1984

Mr. David A. LaMarre
Director, Vision Technology Research
and Development
American Optical Corporation
Box 1
Southbridge, Massachusetts 01550

Dear Mr. LaMarre:

This is in response to your July 23, 1984, letter concerning your DURAGUARD eye protector containing yellow polycarbonate material, identical in all respects (except transmittance) to your DURAGUARD eye protector containing clear polycarbonate material.