Construction site safety is crucial. Construction workers face a lot of workplace hazards as they are exposed to dust, dirt, debris, wind, and other foreign particles, as well as UV rays from the sun.

If you operate a construction company and provide PPE eyewear or a construction worker shopping for yourself, Rec Specs offers a full range of construction prescription glasses solutions ideal for vision protection and performance on the job. Safety eyewear is required by OSHA and critical to on-site safety.

According to OSHA standard 1926.102, workers must have safety glasses if they are being exposed to any of the following hazards:

  • Airborne particles
  • Molten metal
  • Liquid chemicals 
  • Acids or caustic liquids
  • Chemical gases or vapors
  • Potentially dangerous light radiation

If you are buying construction safety goggles or glasses, know that they need to be OSHA-approved. The OSHA-compliant eye protection has markings specified by the American National Standards Institute’s ANSI Z87. 1-2010 standard. These markings are located on both lenses and the frame.

There are also certain lenses that may be “Impact Rated.” These lenses have passed high-mass and high-velocity tests and provide eye protection from the side.

Both standard qualities are one of the advantages of Rec Specs eyewear. Rec Specs PPE frames meet the CDC, OSHA, FEMA, and HHS guidelines for protective eyewear as well as the ANSI Z87 standard. They are impact resistant sunglasses perfect for this kind of job. 

Not all lenses or prescription lenses are compatible for construction workers. Typical PPE may provide only a limited amount of frontal protection. It needs to be ensured that not only the PPEs are durable and shatterproof but polycarbonate lenses and ideally have a fast fog recovery can also help them maintain clarity and avoid eye injuries. If you need an Rx, it is better to have glasses with a prescription that you can comfortably see and work.

Here are some of the best sunglasses for construction by Rec Specs designed to perform and protect if you are working at a construction site.

Deflector

The first one on our list is the Deflector. The Deflector glasses are ANSI Z87.1 certified and built for full protection. The Deflector's eye-rim cushion protects the eyes from wind, dust, and light flying particles, making them an ideal protective eyewear solution. Aside from the protection from high impact, its lens coating also helps and gives you uv protection from the harsh rays of the suns.

 The flexible temple construction provides a head-hugging fit, while the temple profile allows the frame to be comfortably worn with other protective equipment (masks and shields). The nose pad material is soft, hypo-allergenic, and water-resistant thermoplastic rubber allowing for increased comfort, grip, and durability.

The Deflector comes in two lens options off the shelf – a Sunset Driver or a Clear Lens option.

The Sunset Driver Lens is designed for speed and motion activities and has a rose amber tint with a mirror coating tailored for mid-range light transmission and contrast to provide both sustained comfort and visibility under varying light conditions. Lenses can also be customized to suit your prescription or tint preferences.

Deflector safety glasses

Deflector

Pursuit

The Pursuit offers next level ANSI Z87.1 rated high-mass high-velocity protection.

With the ability to have a pair of active lifestyle shades in a matter of seconds, the Pursuit’s removable Powered by Switch™ magnetic eyecups help protect the eyes from wind, dust, and light flying particles. The unique side shields increase the Pursuit protective eyewear’s coverage and with the soft flexible temples for comfort, grip, and durability, they are a great PPE eyewear choice for construction workers.

Like the Deflector, the Pursuit's frame design also comes in two lens options off the shelf – a Sunset Driver or a Clear Lens option. The Sunset Driver Lens is designed for speed and motion activities and has a rose amber tint with a mirror coating tailored for mid-range light transmission and contrast to provide both sustained comfort and visibility under varying light conditions.

The Pursuit is 100% Rx-able, with tinted lenses, can reduce glare and can be customized to suit your on-the-job needs.

Pursuit safety glasses

Pursuit

RS-PPE series

One of our top favorites for best sunglasses for construction workers is the RS-PPE series (TRBZ, NVGR, PTN, RLY). All of these are high-wrap frames with complete front and side coverage and feature head-hugging, flexible contoured temples with an adjustable strap (removable if desired).

These frames are high-performance injected and molded for durability, flexibility, and chemical resistance. With a soft-comfort nose bridge and hypo-allergenic eye rim cushion, these frames eliminate uncomfortable pressure points and irritation from traditional disposable safety frames. They also have solid side shields and indirect venting.

These frames are ANSI Z87 compliant and are reusable with washing. Plus, they come ready to wear with anti fog coating and polarized lens for clear vision or can be customized with your prescription. Compatible with other PPE, including face shields & head coverings.

PPE TRBZ glasses

RS-PPE TRBZ

PPE NVGR glasses

RS-PPE NVGR

PPE PTN glasses

RS-PPE PTN

PPE RLY glasses

RS-PPE RLY

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By prioritizing having a pair of safety glasses like choosing the right gear like Rec Specs PPE for construction workers, you can ensure and maintain a safe and productive workspace.

Want to learn more about personal protective eyewear made by Rec Specs?

Browse the full collection of Rec Specs PPE collection suited for adults. If you want to look at Rec Specs in your nearest local eye care professional shops, check out our store locator.

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