Eye Protection

Eye Protection Selection — Quick Reference (AS/NZS 1337)

AIMS stocks EYE PROTECTION — SAFETY GLASSES + GOGGLES from MACK + DEWALT + FRONTIER. Eye protection per AS/NZS 1337 + 1338 (welding) for impact + chemical + UV + arc protection in AU workplaces.

Critical: Standard glasses ≠ safety glasses — must be AS/NZS 1337 marked. Lens material polycarbonate = standard impact resistance. Replace SCRATCHED lens (reduces vision + cracks compromise integrity). Welding glasses NOT for arc welding (use helmet). Brands: Mack, Frontier, 3M, Honeywell. Companion: safety equipment, safety glasses, safety glasses guide.

Eye Protection — Safety Glasses & Goggles from Mack, Dewalt & Frontier

AIMS Industrial stocks a wide range eye protection products from Mack, Dewalt and Frontier — covering safety glasses, safety goggles, foam gasket spectacles and mirror-lens models for industrial and construction environments. All products meet AS/NZS 1337.1 requirements for industrial eye protection and are rated for impact, dust and chemical splash hazards in Australian workplaces.

Eye Protection Products We Stock

• Mack Fender Safety Glasses: Mack Fender safety glasses in standard, anti-fog and blue mirror lens variants. Available with foam gasket option for added protection against fine dust, grinding particles and chemical mist — a popular choice for mining, construction and manufacturing.
• Mack Monterey Safety Glasses: Mack Monterey wraparound safety glasses for full peripheral coverage — suited to environments with debris or particulate hazards where side-on impact protection is required.
• Dewalt Concealer Safety Goggles: Dewalt DPG82-11CAU anti-fog safety goggles with indirect ventilation — provides full eye and brow coverage for chemical splash, grinding and heavy dust environments where safety glasses alone are insufficient.
• Frontier X-Caliber & Kokoda Safety Glasses: Frontier X-Caliber and Kokoda models for site and industrial use — lightweight wraparound frames with hard-coated polycarbonate lenses for impact and scratch resistance in daily wear.
• Mack Hazzard Sports Spectacle — 12-Pack: Mack Hazzard safety spectacles available in smoke/silver mirror 12-packs for site supervisors, contractors and employers supplying eye protection to visiting personnel — cost-effective bulk supply for site visitors and short-duration use.

Choosing the Right Eye Protection

• Safety Glasses vs Goggles: Safety glasses from Mack and Frontier provide impact and debris protection for most workshop and construction tasks. Dewalt goggles are required for chemical splash, heavy grinding and environments where particulate can enter from the side or above.
• Anti-Fog Lenses: Mack Fender anti-fog models are essential in hot, humid or cold environments — fogging impairs vision and increases accident risk. Anti-fog coating is recommended for workers moving between temperature zones or working near steam and heat sources.
• Foam Gasket Options: Mack Fender foam gasket spectacles create a seal between the lens frame and the face — providing additional protection against fine dust, grinding swarf and chemical mist. Required in saw cutting, abrasive blasting and spray painting environments.
• AS/NZS 1337.1 Compliance: All Mack, Dewalt and Frontier eye protection products stocked by AIMS Industrial comply with AS/NZS 1337.1 — the Australian and New Zealand standard for personal eye protection in industrial environments.

Expert Support: Need help selecting the right pneumatic tool for your application? Contact our team or request a quote for application-specific advice.

Australian Business, Local Supply: As a proudly Australian business since 1988, we stock locally and work with trusted local Australian manufacturers and distributors to ensure fast, reliable supply.

Also see our extended range of PPE Gear for complementary workwear.

People Also Ask — Eye Protection

Q: What's the difference between safety glasses and safety goggles?

Safety glasses (like the Mack Fender and Frontier X-Caliber ranges) protect against general impact and debris for most workshop and construction tasks. Goggles — such as the Dewalt Concealer DPG82-11CAU with indirect ventilation — provide a sealed fit needed for chemical splash, heavy grinding, and situations where particulate can enter from the side or above.

Q: Why do some safety glasses have a foam gasket?

A foam gasket seals the space between the lens frame and the face, adding protection against fine dust, grinding swarf, and chemical mist beyond what open-frame safety glasses provide. It's required in environments like saw cutting, abrasive blasting, and spray painting, and is available as an option on the Mack Fender range.

Q: When should I choose anti-fog lenses?

Anti-fog coating is recommended for hot, humid, or cold environments, and for workers moving between temperature zones or working near steam and heat sources — fogging impairs vision and increases accident risk. The Mack Fender range is available with anti-fog lenses for this reason.

Q: What shade rating do oxy-fuel welding goggles need?

Welding goggles for oxy-fuel welding and brazing are rated shade 5-7 under AS/NZS 1338. They're not suitable for arc welding, which produces intense UV and infrared radiation that requires a proper welding helmet rather than goggles.

Q: When do I need a full face shield instead of safety glasses?

A full face shield is needed for grinding and chipping work, where flying debris and particulate present a hazard beyond what glasses or goggles alone protect against — covering the whole face rather than just the eyes.

Q: What should I do if my safety glasses lenses get scratched?

Replace them — a scratched lens both reduces vision clarity and can compromise the lens's structural integrity, meaning it may not perform to its rated impact protection if struck. Polycarbonate lenses are the standard impact-resistant material used across safety glasses and goggles.