Sellstrom Grinding and Chipping Eye Protection

Glasses first, a shield over them

A grinder throws sparks forward and chips sideways, often at once. NIOSH found that most eye injuries at work come from small particles striking or scraping the eye, such as metal slivers and wood chips. Start with safety glasses with side protection or a direct-vent goggle, then put a clear face shield over them for the face and neck.

Clear polycarbonate windows are made for this work. A window pitted by sparks blurs the view, and a new window costs far less than a new shield. Grinding near a torch? A flip-up IR visor over a clear window covers both jobs.

These 31 products are of the Sellstrom range, $3.99 to $87.59 in our last catalog update.

Is a face shield enough for grinding with Sellstrom gear?

No. Wear safety glasses or goggles under it. OSHA's guide says a face shield alone does not protect against impact. See the eye and face protection guide.

Which Sellstrom window should you use for grinding?

A clear polycarbonate window. Replace it when sparks pit it enough to blur the view.

This is general information about choosing protective equipment, not a hazard assessment of your workplace and not medical advice. Your employer's assessment, the markings on the product and its instructions come first; after any injury to the eye, get medical help right away.

What the safety sources say

NIOSH: Eye Safety (CDC archived topic page). Each day about 2000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that needs medical treatment, most from small particles such as dust, metal slivers and wood chips, with chemical burns from industrial chemicals or cleaning products and thermal burns often among welders. It advises goggles, face shields, safety glasses or full face respirators. Read October 2, 2026.
OSHA Publication 3151: Personal Protective Equipment. Describes safety spectacles, goggles, welding shields and face shields, and says face shields protect against splashes and sprays but not adequately against impact, so worn with goggles or safety spectacles they give added protection. It also says hearing protector makers must print the NRR on the packaging and that glasses, facial hair or long hair can reduce the protective value of earmuffs. Read October 2, 2026.

Each of these sources is linked in our eye and face protection guide.

Before the next shift

Pick the hazard, then the part

Every shield, window, lens, goggle and station in the Sellstrom range is one click from here, and you pick the exact part number on the next page.

Start with what can reach your eyes, your face or your ears, then pick the part for the gear you already own.

Sellstrom eye and face protection for grinding and chipping

Glasses first, a shield over them

Other ways in

Grinding and chipping: what people ask

Is a face shield enough for grinding with Sellstrom gear?

Which Sellstrom window should you use for grinding?

Pick the hazard, then the part