Safety Glasses, Goggles and Lens Care
Select eyewear for the task, wearer and required markings
Compare safety glasses and goggles alongside cleaning supplies for maintaining clear lenses. Choose the eyewear design, lens option and fit using the hazards identified for the task and the product’s protective markings.
Check compatibility with prescription glasses and any respiratory, head or hearing protection worn at the same time. Ordinary safety spectacles should not be assumed suitable for welding or chemical splash without the relevant specification.
The Portwest PA01 Lens Cleaning Wipes are individually wrapped lens cleaning towelettes supplied in a portable dispenser box. Designed for cleaning safety eyewear, they feature a low-lint, anti-static, alcohol-free and silicone-free formulation suitable for a wide range of lens types.
The Portwest PA02 Lens Cleaning Station is a wall-mounted lens cleaning system comprising a 250ml cleaning solution and 540 low-lint tissues. Designed for cleaning safety eyewear, it provides a compact, ready-to-use cleaning station for plastic, glass and polycarbonate lenses.
The Portwest PA30 Spectacle Cord is an elasticated eyewear retainer designed to keep safety glasses and spectacles securely in place. Featuring an adjustable length and universal temple holders, it fits a wide range of eyewear styles.
Portwest PA31 Safety Glasses Storage Bags provide a soft pouch for storing and cleaning suitable safety eyewear. The microfibre material helps keep lenses away from loose items when the glasses are not being worn, while a drawstring closes the opening. This listing is for a pack of 100 bags. Use the pouches when issuing eyewear to staff or visitors, or when replacing worn storage bags across a site. Keep each bag clean and free from grit before using it on a lens, and follow the eyewear manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. A soft pouch does not provide the crush protection of a rigid case, so store glasses where they will not be sat on or compressed.
The PS35 Ultra Light Safety Glasses are lightweight protective spectacles designed to provide reliable eye protection in a variety of work environments. Their minimalist construction offers comfort during extended use while meeting recognised safety standards.
Portwest PW20 Direct Vent Safety Goggles combine a clear polycarbonate lens with a flexible PVC frame and an adjustable elastic headband. The direct ventilation openings allow air movement around the eye area, while the wraparound frame provides side coverage. The lightweight design is intended for suitable workplace eye-protection tasks. Select these goggles against the hazards and markings required by your workplace assessment. Direct ventilation should not be treated as a chemical-splash seal, and airflow does not guarantee that fogging cannot occur. Check the fit with any other PPE before starting work, adjusting the band without excessive pressure. Clean and inspect the lens, frame and strap as instructed, and replace the goggles when damage or wear makes them unsuitable.
Portwest PW30 Visitor Safety Glasses provide a clear panoramic lens with moulded side shields and a brow guard. The polycarbonate construction is metal free, with an anti-scratch coating to support everyday durability. The over-spectacle design can accommodate many prescription glasses, subject to checking the fit for the wearer. Use these glasses as part of a site’s visitor or staff eye-protection arrangements where their markings meet the assessed hazards. Check that prescription frames fit comfortably underneath without displacing either pair or creating gaps that compromise coverage. Confirm compatibility with any other required PPE and explain correct use before entering the work area. Clean and inspect between uses, replacing eyewear that is damaged, excessively scratched or no longer fits securely.
Portwest PW33 Classic Safety Spectacles combine a single panoramic polycarbonate lens with moulded side shields and a contoured brow guard. Extendable side arms allow the fit to be adjusted, while the moulded nose bridge supports the glasses during wear. An anti-scratch coating helps maintain the lens during routine use. Choose from the clear and black options listed on this page, checking the actual lens tint and supplied markings against the lighting and workplace hazards. A tinted lens should not be assumed suitable for every indoor task. Confirm a secure, comfortable fit with other PPE before work begins. Follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions, inspect the lens and arms regularly, and replace the spectacles when damage or wear affects their suitability.
Choose the Correct Protective Design
Impact, dust, splash and optical radiation call for different protective capabilities. Compare the manufacturer’s stated use and limitations, including ventilation and lens shade where relevant. Check the frame and lens markings together instead of selecting by colour or shape alone.
Maintain Visibility and Fit
Adjust the eyewear as instructed and inspect lenses, arms, straps and seals. Use a cleaning method compatible with the lens material and coating. Replace damaged or excessively scratched eyewear when its condition affects the required visibility or protection.
FAQs
Can clear safety glasses be used for welding?
Do not assume so. Welding requires suitable protection for the process and its optical radiation, with the appropriate filter and other ratings.
Will over-spectacles fit every prescription frame?
No. Check that both pairs sit securely and comfortably without compromising the required coverage.
Does ventilation establish splash protection?
No. Use the exact goggle’s stated protective capability and limitations.
For specialist tasks, compare welding protection and face shields and visors.





