When to choose goggles over safety glasses
Safety glasses protect against particles coming from the front. Goggles seal around the whole eye area, so they're the better choice when dust, droplets or debris could get in from the sides, above or below. Choose goggles for grinding, sanding, demolition, spraying, cleaning with chemicals or any dusty environment.
Types of goggles
Low-profile goggles sit close to the face and work well with hard hats and masks. Wide-vision and panoramic goggles give a larger field of view. Spoggles combine a sports-style glasses frame with a foam seal and removable strap, so you can switch between the two. For hot work, see our welding goggles and eyewear.
Lens and features
Anti-fog coatings help when you're working hard, in humid conditions or wearing a respirator. Anti-scratch coatings keep lenses clear for longer on site. Polycarbonate lenses are lightweight and impact-resistant, and most of our goggles also block UV.
Understanding EN166 markings
All safety goggles should be marked to EN166. Extra markings show what else they protect against: 3 for liquid droplets and splashes, 4 for large dust particles, 5 for gas and fine dust, K for scratch resistance and N for anti-fog. Check the markings on each product page to match the goggle to your task.
Our range
We stock safety goggles from Riley, Benchmark, Skytec and ENHA, including the low-profile Riley Arezzo, the Benchmark BM30 anti-fog panoramic goggles and Skytec EME21 spoggles, with clear and grey lens options.
