In occupations that require full-face protection, it is essential to select a face shield that is perfectly suited to the job at hand and its hazards. CHARNAUD® offers several types of face shields to suit a variety of occupations. Let’s look at the various options, and what makes them suitable for each specific line of work and its hazards.

The Properties of Effective Face Shields

Face shields are intended to protect workers’ faces from whatever risks are most prevalent in a particular line of work. These hazards could include high temperatures, chemical splash, metal splash or radiation. Each face shield must be designed and constructed with a specific hazard in mind. A visor that will protect against chemical splash may not be suitable to protect against arc flashes, for example.

Making effective, purpose-made face shields is a matter of design and materials. Face shields, for example, could be made of polycarbonate with a gold coating, provides protection against heat and heavy impact. For workers who deal with high temperatures or arc flashes, polycarbonate is also a good option. For chemical splash, acetate is an excellent option, while mesh visors are perfectly suitable for construction or landscaping workers looking to protect their faces against flying debris and dust particles.

When choosing a face shield for yourself or your team, think carefully about the primary risks of your occupation. Communicate these risks to the vendor so they can advise you on the best combination of helmet and visor to offer the best protection against those risks.

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CHARNAUD®’s Face Shield Options

CHARNAUD® has eight PPE product lines. Each one is designed to protect workers against the specific hazards of their occupations, and several of them include full face protection.

For example, the FIRE-SAFE® range includes a structural fire-fighting helmet with a ballistic-grade visor that provides protection up to 260°C. The METAL-SAFE® line is designed to protect workers against molten metal, welding splatter and iron splash. Among the products in this range is our aluminised, fire-resistant thermal hood with a gold on green visor. The face shield reflects 95% or radiant heat. It will never burn or melt, even when it comes into contact with molten metals of exceptionally high temperatures. SURVIVE-ARC® is designed to protect electrical workers against arc flash. Its high-energy balaclava, combined with polycarbonate, high-energy goggles, provide comprehensive protection against high temperatures and electrical flashes.

Get in Touch with CHARNAUD® Today

CHARNAUD® is a supplier of quality PPE for a variety of professions. We can help workers of all occupations to protect themselves against the hazards of their daily If you are looking for complete facial protection for your workers, whatever your line of work may be, browse through CHARNAUD®’s product lines, or contact us for advice.

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