ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 Occupational Eye and Face Protection: what it requires and the equipment it names
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 is the eye and face protection standard that 29 CFR 1910.133 and 1926.102 incorporate by reference. It is the source of the Z87 mark on a lens or frame, the Z87+ high-impact mark, and the letter marks for splash, dust, welding shade and filters that manufacturers print on each protector. We sell nationwide; ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
The plain answer
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 is the American National Standard for occupational and educational personal eye and face protection devices. OSHA requires protectors built to it: 29 CFR 1910.133(b) and 1926.102(b) name the 2010, 2003 and 1989 editions, and the current edition (manufacturers now mark to Z87.1-2020 and the 2025 revision) is accepted under OSHA's equivalence clause because each revision tests at least as hard.
As the manufacturers' markings and OSHA's PPE booklet describe it, the standard sets two impact levels: basic impact (marked Z87) and high impact (marked Z87+), the latter passing a high-mass test (a 500 gram pointed projectile dropped from 50 inches) and a high-velocity test (a quarter-inch steel ball at 150 feet per second for spectacles, 250 for goggles and 300 for face shields). It then adds marks for the hazard a protector is rated for: D3 droplet and splash, D4 dust, D5 fine dust, W plus a shade number for welding filters, U for ultraviolet, L for visible light, R for infrared, V for variable tint, S for special purpose, H for small head sizes, and Z87-2 on prescription frames.
The equipment it names is spectacles (safety glasses), goggles, face shields, welding helmets and hand shields, full-facepiece respirators used as eye protection, and loose-fitting respirator hoods, each marked by the manufacturer with the Z87 or Z87+ mark and the lens and frame marks for what it was tested against. Which mark a job needs comes from the employer's hazard assessment under 1910.132(d).
What the rule says
Each entry is condensed from the paragraph cited; the paragraph itself is the rule and the link opens it.
29 CFR 1910.133(b)(1): Protective eye and face devices must comply with ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010, ANSI Z87.1-2003 or ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R-1998), incorporated by reference in 1910.6; construction says the same in 1926.102(b)(1) through 1926.6.
29 CFR 1910.133(b)(2): Devices the employer demonstrates are at least as effective as devices built to those editions are deemed in compliance, which is how later editions (2015, 2020, 2025) are accepted.
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2): Side protection is required for flying objects, which the standard tests as part of the high-impact (Z87+) lateral coverage.
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): Prescription safety eyewear incorporates the prescription in its design; under the standard, such frames carry the Z87-2 mark.
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(5): Filter lenses carry a shade number appropriate to the operation; the standard's W mark with a number is that shade.
Source: 29 CFR, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, as published by OSHA (ecfr.gov), read Nov 9 2026.
What the standard sets out
Impact: a protector marked Z87 passed the basic impact tests; a protector marked Z87+ passed the high-impact tests, which manufacturers describe as a 500 gram pointed projectile dropped from 50 inches (high mass) and a 6.35 mm steel ball fired at 150 feet per second for spectacles, 250 for goggles and 300 for face shields (high velocity), with the lens staying in the frame and no contact with the eye. OSHA's PPE booklet states that eye protection built to Z87.1 passes impact, penetration and (for face shields) lateral coverage tests.
Hazard marks on the lens or frame, as manufacturers list them: D3 for droplet and splash (goggles with indirect venting), D4 for dust, D5 for fine dust, W followed by a shade number for welding filters (1.3 to 14), U followed by a scale number for ultraviolet filtering (U6 is the common safety glass value), L for visible light filtering, R for infrared, V for variable tint (photochromic), S for special purpose lenses, and H on frames for small head sizes. A plus sign after a mark denotes the high-impact level on that part.
Prescription: frames for prescription safety lenses carry Z87-2 and the lenses are made to the Z87.1 thickness and impact requirements by the optical laboratory; readers and bifocal safety glasses with the magnification molded into a Z87+ lens are plano protectors marked like any other.
Fit and coverage: the standard tests lateral coverage, so wraparound and side-shielded frames meet the side protection 1910.133(a)(2) requires; over-the-glass frames are tested for the same impact with the prescription glasses in place.
Source: 29 CFR 1910.133 and 1926.102 (ecfr.gov); OSHA 3151-02R 2023, Personal Protective Equipment (osha.gov); manufacturers' Z87 marking statements on each product page and MCR Safety, "Eyewear Lens Guide"; our guide What does ANSI Z87.1 mean on safety glasses (Z87 vs Z87+).
California (Cal/OSHA)
Each entry is condensed from the paragraph cited; the paragraph itself is the rule and the link opens it.
Title 8 §3382(a): Cal/OSHA requires eye and face protection suitable for the exposure and approved under §3206, which for eye protection is the ANSI Z87.1 mark.
Source: California Code of Regulations, Title 8, as published by Cal/OSHA (dir.ca.gov), read Nov 9 2026.
Equipment the rule names
| Equipment or condition | What the rule requires | Paragraph |
|---|---|---|
| Safety glasses (spectacles) | Z87 basic or Z87+ high impact; U6 ultraviolet on most clear lenses | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 as marked by the manufacturer |
| Goggles | Z87+ impact; D3 splash (indirect vent), D4 dust, D5 fine dust | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 as marked |
| Face shields | Z87+ window; worn over spectacles or goggles for impact; D3 where splash rated | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 as marked; OSHA 3151 |
| Welding filters | W plus shade 1.3 to 14; shade chosen from the 1910.133(a)(5) or 1926.102 table | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 as marked; 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(5) |
| Prescription safety eyewear | Z87-2 on the frame; lenses made to the standard | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 as marked; 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3) |
| Photochromic and tinted lenses | V (variable tint), L (visible light) marks with the scale number | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 as marked |
Source: 29 CFR, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, as published by OSHA (ecfr.gov), read Nov 9 2026.
What we carry for it
Each table lists products whose manufacturer data states the rating or the standard the rule names, every brand we carry that does, with the current price. Sizes and versions are chosen on the product page. The selector linked under each table holds every item of that type.
Safety glasses marked Z87.1+ (high impact)
More: every safety glass by mark, tint, coating and brand.
Source: the manufacturers' product pages, specification sheets and catalogs as reproduced on each product page; the ratings and standards shown are the manufacturers' own statements, and the products listed are those whose published data names the rating or the standard, not a selection by Bayshore Safety.
Safety glasses marked Z87.1 (basic impact)
| Part number | Item | Rating stated | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7100131794 | 3M 1000 Solus Safety Glasses, Scotchgard Anti-Fog, Black/Blue Frame | ANSI Z87.1 | $285.52 | |
 | 700012753 | 3M Privo Safety Glasses, Anti-Fog Lens, Black Frame | ANSI Z87.1 | $195.84 | Choose on the page |
 | 24Seven | Crossfire 24Seven Safety Glasses, Smoke, Clear Lens, Anti-Fog, Foam Lined | ANSI Z87.1 | $6.39 | Choose on the page |
 | ES5W | Crossfire ES5W Safety Glasses, Smoke, Clear, Fire Mirror Lens | ANSI Z87.1 | $8.59 | Choose on the page |
 | 1715QC | Liberty Safety iNOX 1715QC F-I Rimless Safety Glasses (Bulk Pack) | ANSI Z87.1 | $0.99 | Choose on the page |
 | 1715RT | Liberty Safety iNOX F-II Rimless Safety Glasses | ANSI Z87.1 | $2.29 | Choose on the page |
 | S3761 | UVEX Genesis Readers S3761 Safety Readers, ANSI Z87.1, Clear Lens, Anti-scratch | ANSI Z87.1; CSA Z94.3 | $148.00 | |
 | RWS-51036 | UVEX RWS-51036 Safety Glasses, ANSI Z87.1, Silver Lens, Anti-scratch | ANSI Z87.1 | $12.91 |
More: every safety glass by mark.
Source: the manufacturers' product pages, specification sheets and catalogs as reproduced on each product page; the ratings and standards shown are the manufacturers' own statements, and the products listed are those whose published data names the rating or the standard, not a selection by Bayshore Safety.
Goggles (D3 splash and D4 dust marks on the product page)
More: every goggle by mark and brand.
Source: the manufacturers' product pages, specification sheets and catalogs as reproduced on each product page; the ratings and standards shown are the manufacturers' own statements, and the products listed are those whose published data names the rating or the standard, not a selection by Bayshore Safety.
Face shields and visors
More: every face shield and headgear.
Source: the manufacturers' product pages, specification sheets and catalogs as reproduced on each product page; the ratings and standards shown are the manufacturers' own statements, and the products listed are those whose published data names the rating or the standard, not a selection by Bayshore Safety.
Over-the-glass frames for prescription wearers
| Part number | Item | Rating stated | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7100203179 | 3M 3700 SecureFit Over-the-Glass Safety Glasses, Clear Anti-Fog | Over-the-Glass | $144.32 | |
 | 192 | Crossfire 192 Safety Glasses, Over the Glass | Over the Glass | $7.89 | Choose on the page |
 | OG3 | Crossfire OG3 Safety Glasses, Clear, Smoke Lens, Over the Glass | Over the Glass | $7.69 | Choose on the page |
 | 1750QC | Liberty Safety iNOX 1750QC Armour Over-The-Glass Safety Glasses (Bulk Pack) | Over-The-Glass | $1.19 | |
 | 98 | MCR Safety 98 Safety Glasses, Clear Lens, Over the Glass, Dielectric | Over the Glass | $242.00 | Choose on the page |
 | OG1 | MCR Safety Law OG1 Safety Glasses, Clear, Gray Lens, Anti-Fog, Over the Glass | Over the Glass | $53.99 | Choose on the page |
 | S2510 | UVEX Astrospec OTG 3001 S2510 Safety Glasses, ANSI Z87.1+, Clear Lens | OTG | $143.00 | |
 | RWS-51135 | UVEX RWS-51135 Safety Glasses, Clear Lens, Anti-scratch, Over-the-Glass (OTG) | Over-the-Glass | $39.99 |
More: every OTG frame.
Source: the manufacturers' product pages, specification sheets and catalogs as reproduced on each product page; the ratings and standards shown are the manufacturers' own statements, and the products listed are those whose published data names the rating or the standard, not a selection by Bayshore Safety.
Welding helmets and shaded lenses (W mark)
More: every helmet and lens by shade.
Source: the manufacturers' product pages, specification sheets and catalogs as reproduced on each product page; the ratings and standards shown are the manufacturers' own statements, and the products listed are those whose published data names the rating or the standard, not a selection by Bayshore Safety.
Guides that go further
What does ANSI Z87.1 mean on safety glasses · What certification is required on safety glasses · Are Oakley and other brand sunglasses Z87 rated · Prescription safety glasses · Safety glasses lens tints explained · Photochromic safety glasses · What is EN 166, and how does it compare with ANSI Z87.1 · OSHA safety glasses requirements · OSHA 1910.133, the rule that incorporates Z87.1.
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 Occupational Eye and Face Protection questions
What is the difference between ANSI Z87.1 and Z87+? Z87.1 is the standard; Z87 and Z87+ are the marks it puts on protectors. Z87 means the protector passed the basic impact tests, and Z87+ means it passed the high-impact tests (the 500 gram dropped projectile and the steel ball at 150 feet per second for spectacles). Manufacturers mark the plus on the lens and frame separately, so a frame can read Z87+ while a replacement lens reads Z87.
Do all safety glasses have to be stamped Z87? Where OSHA requires eye protection, 1910.133(b) requires a protector built to Z87.1 and 1910.133(a)(4) requires the manufacturer's mark, and the standard's way of showing that is the Z87 or Z87+ mark on the lens and frame. Eyewear without the mark is not what the paragraph names, whatever its lens material.
Is ANSI Z87.1 accepted by OSHA? Yes. 29 CFR 1910.133(b)(1) and 1926.102(b)(1) incorporate ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010, ANSI Z87.1-2003 and ANSI Z87.1-1989 by reference, and (b)(2) deems protectors at least as effective, which covers the 2015, 2020 and 2025 editions manufacturers mark to today.
Are Ray-Ban or Oakley glasses Z87? Only the specific models the manufacturer has tested and marked Z87 or Z87+ on the frame and lens; the brand name does not make a lens a safety lens. Oakley and other brands sell separate industrial lines with the mark; everyday sunglasses from the same brands are not marked and are not what 1910.133 names.
What is the difference between Z87 and Z87-2? Z87-2 is the mark on a prescription safety frame, showing the frame meets the standard and is made to take prescription lenses ground to Z87.1 thickness and impact requirements; Z87 (or Z87+) is the mark on non-prescription (plano) protectors and on the lenses themselves.
Which safety glasses are approved for splash or dust? Those marked D3 (droplet and splash) and D4 or D5 (dust and fine dust), which in practice are goggles, since spectacles leave gaps. The marks are on the goggle frame; the manufacturer lists them on each product page, and the hazard assessment decides which is needed.
The ratings, test results and standards shown here are the manufacturers' published values, reproduced as published. Nothing on this page is a recommendation by Bayshore Safety that any product is suitable for a particular task, hazard or workplace. Selecting safety products and protective equipment is the responsibility of the end user and the employer, based on their own hazard assessment and the regulations that apply to their work. Confirm every value on the manufacturer's own documentation before use.