Temple-style safety glasses: Safety spectacles with temples for workshops and industrial operations
Anyone who works in a workshop, assembly, or maintenance environment every day needs eye protection that can be put on quickly and does not cause discomfort throughout the day. Safety spectacles are worn like regular glasses and, depending on the model, protect the eyes from mechanical impacts, dust, particles, and UV radiation. In our safety spectacles category, you will find glasses with side arms for crafts, manufacturing, maintenance, and logistics, such as for grinding, drilling, sawing, or in dusty warehouses. Our range is aimed at companies that wish to equip their employees in a needs-based and uniform manner.
What does our range of clip-on glasses include?
- Safety spectacles from 3M, Bollé and COFRA: Safety glasses with various lens coatings and features, including models such as the 3M SecureFit™
- Safety spectacles with anti-fog or scratch-resistant lenses: For clear vision during temperature changes and in daily use
- Safety spectacles with UV filters and tinted lenses: For outdoor work and in glaring light
- Safety spectacles with side protection: For work where splinters and particles could also strike from the side
All models are designed for daily use. This allows you to put together your equipment according to your needs, whether for initial equipping, replacement requirements, or the expansion of existing areas.
Equipment, standards and marking according to EN 166
Safety spectacles can be equipped with anti-fog or scratch-resistant lenses, UV filters, flexible temples, and side protection. Safety eyewear must meet the requirements of the EN 166 standard, which regulates basic requirements for eye protection. Additional markings provide information on suitability: the abbreviation "F" stands for low-energy impact, "B" for medium energy, and other symbols indicate liquid splashes or UV protection. The abbreviations can be found on the lens and frame. Please refer to the product data to see which markings a model carries.
Safety glasses or goggles?
In contrast to safety spectacles, goggles or wide-vision goggles enclose the eye area more tightly and are typically worn with a headband. Safety spectacles are lighter and can be put on and taken off more quickly. Since they do not seal completely, there is hardly any perspiration underneath them. In cases of heavy dust or splash exposure, goggles usually offer more comprehensive protection. Which design is suitable depends on the activity and the risk involved. For comprehensive protection, safety spectacles can be combined with other PPE such as a safety helmet, respiratory protection, or hearing protection.
Comfort and the right choice: Fit is what matters
Since safety spectacles are often worn for many hours on the job, the fit is the most important criterion. Soft padding on the temple tips and nose area prevents pressure points, while light weight and high optical quality of the lenses reduce strain during long periods of use. You should also check for compatibility with other protective equipment, such as hearing protection or respiratory masks, to ensure that the fit and comfort are maintained. When purchasing online, it is advisable to pay attention to the protection class and material.
Buy temple glasses online now
At Technigro, you can conveniently select and order spectacle-style safety glasses online based on their area of application, standard, and design. Compare models from 3M, Bollé, and COFRA by lens coating, features, and fit. This is how companies find the safety glasses that match their operational requirements.
Temple glasses for every area of application
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Clip-on Glasses
What are safety glasses with side arms in occupational health and safety?
What are safety glasses with side arms in occupational health and safety?
Safety glasses are protective eyewear with side temples, worn similarly to conventional glasses. Depending on the model, they protect against mechanical impacts, dust, or UV radiation. They can be put on and taken off quickly and, thanks to their lightweight design, are also suitable for longer periods of wear.
When are safety glasses with temples suitable?
When are safety glasses with temples suitable?
Safety spectacles with side arms are suitable for tasks where reliable eye protection and high wearer comfort are required, such as in workshops, assembly, production, maintenance, construction sites, and logistics. Whether eye protection is necessary, and which type is required, is determined by the risk assessment. We recommend that you establish this in consultation with your occupational safety specialist.
Are there temple-less glasses for spectacle wearers?
Are there temple-less glasses for spectacle wearers?
Standard glasses with temples sit directly on the face. For spectacle wearers, there are over-glasses that are worn over prescription eyewear, as well as models with optical inserts for individual prescription strengths. Please refer to the product data for details on the available versions. Ensure that the safety goggles fit without causing pressure points.
What is the difference between safety glasses and indirect-vent goggles?
What is the difference between safety glasses and indirect-vent goggles?
Spectacles are worn like normal glasses. Goggles enclose the eye area more securely and are generally secured with a headband. Which version is suitable depends on the workplace and the hazards present there. In some areas, it may make sense to have both versions available.
How can I tell which safety class protective eyewear meets?
How can I tell which safety class protective eyewear meets?
The protection class is derived from the markings on the lens and frame in accordance with EN 166. Abbreviations such as "F" or "B" provide information about impact resistance, while other symbols indicate additional properties such as anti-fogging or UV protection. In case of doubt, the risk assessment helps with selection, supplemented by the manufacturers' technical data sheets.
How do I care for my glasses, and when should they be replaced?
How do I care for my glasses, and when should they be replaced?
Rinse the glasses under running, lukewarm water or use a glasses cleaning spray. Wiping them dry with dirty cloths can scratch the coating. Replace the glasses as soon as scratches impair your vision, the material appears brittle, or the temples become loose.
