Cover story / Standards Update
ANSI Z87.1 Just Got a 2025 Update. Here's What Changed.
Every pair of safety glasses on a job site carries a small stamp near the hinge, usually just the letters Z87, and most people never look at it...
The Bay Floor
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Frames, lenses, and the work between
August 2026 / Issue 08
OSHA's New PPE Fit Rule: What It Means for Safety Glasses
Frame Desk
The shapes worth knowing, the fit details that matter, and the brand comparisons that save you a return.
Heat Wave Visual Prescription Safety Glasses, Explained
Wiley X Captivate Lenses, Explained
Wiley X vs Spy Optic Safety Glasses
Lens + Safety
The ratings, coatings, and tradeoffs hiding behind the color of the lens.
Buying Guide
What Is Heat Wave Easy Rider Photochromic?
Type "Heat Wave Easy Rider" into Google and you get results for five or six different pairs of safety glasses, which is confusing until you realize that's the...
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