Safety Glasses and Protective Eyewear
Eye injuries are one of the most common workplace incidents across manufacturing, fabrication, agriculture, and maintenance. Flying debris, chemical splashes, airborne particles, and UV exposure all pose serious risks to unprotected eyes. Safety glasses keep personnel protected and on the job.
At EPCO, we stock a range of ANSI Z87.1-compliant safety glasses to fit the demands of shops, farms, and factories across Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. Clear, smoke, amber, blue, and green lens options are available, along with anti-fog and scratch-resistant (AS) styles. Whether you need a one-off purchase or repeat orders for a production floor, we carry the inventory and offer the volume pricing to make it easy.
At EPCO, we stock a range of ANSI Z87.1-compliant safety glasses to fit the demands of shops, farms, and factories across Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. Clear, smoke, amber, blue, and green lens options are available, along with anti-fog and scratch-resistant (AS) styles. Whether you need a one-off purchase or repeat orders for a production floor, we carry the inventory and offer the volume pricing to make it easy.
*Photos represent glasses style, not necessarily lense color.
Check the lens or frame for the stamped marking before purchasing. For most shop, farm, and factory applications, Z87.1 is the appropriate standard. At EPCO, we supply a range of Z87.1 safety glasses in bulk for operations of any size.
For agricultural operations with a high amount of outdoor work, smoke and amber lenses are commonly used. Fabrication and metalworking shops typically rely on clear AS glasses for day-to-day use, with specialty options for grinding, cutting, or torch work. Maintenance technicians across manufacturing facilities often keep both clear and anti-fog options on hand depending on the task.
We offer company accounts, volume pricing, and repeat PPE programs to make ongoing restocking simple for operations of any size in a wide range of industrial environments.
Looking for other industrial safety supplies? Check out our selection of ear protection equipment, gloves, masks, and more.
ANSI Z87.1 Safety Glasses
Not all safety glasses are created equal. ANSI Z87.1 is the standard set by the American National Standards Institute for protective eyewear. Glasses that meet this standard have been tested for impact resistance, optical clarity, and coverage. For many industrial and manufacturing environments, ANSI Z87.1 compliance is an OSHA requirement. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 requires employers to provide eye and face protection when workers are exposed to hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, or harmful light radiation.Z87 vs. Z87+: What the Marking Means
Standard Z87.1 certification confirms a lens meets basic impact resistance requirements. The Z87+ marking indicates the eyewear has passed higher-velocity impact testing, required in environments with flying debris, high-speed grinding, or pressurized systems.Check the lens or frame for the stamped marking before purchasing. For most shop, farm, and factory applications, Z87.1 is the appropriate standard. At EPCO, we supply a range of Z87.1 safety glasses in bulk for operations of any size.
Lens and Frame Options for Industrial Safety Glasses
The right safety glasses depend on the environment. Lens color, coating, and frame style all affect how well a pair performs on the job. Here's a quick breakdown of the main options and where they're typically used.Lens Types for Safety Glasses
- Clear lenses are the most versatile option for general indoor industrial use with consistent lighting. Standard shop floors and most manufacturing environments fall into this category.
- Smoke lenses cut glare in bright outdoor conditions. Common for equipment operators, construction crews, and agricultural work.
- Amber lenses improve contrast in low-light or overcast conditions. Useful for dawn and dusk work or covered outdoor environments with inconsistent lighting.
- Blue mirror lenses reduce glare from artificial lighting and bright outdoor settings, often preferred for overhead light-heavy environments.
- Green shade lenses are designed for torch cutting and light welding applications, providing the filtering needed for optical protection near open flame.
- Anti-fog (AF) lenses are worth the upgrade anywhere temperature swings, humidity, or physical exertion are factors.
- Scratch-resistant (AS) lenses hold up better in dusty or abrasive environments and extend the usable life of the glasses.
Frame Styles for Safety Glasses
- Wraparound frames offer broad peripheral coverage and a secure fit during physical tasks. The most common style in industrial and agricultural settings.
- Over-the-glasses (OTG) frames are designed to fit over prescription eyewear, an important consideration for any operation where workers wear corrective lenses.
- Gasketed frames create a seal around the eye and are used in environments with fine dust or chemical splash risk where standard frames leave too much exposure.
Protective Eyewear for Farms, Shops, and Factories
EPCO serves a wide range of industries across the region. While specific eye protection requirements vary by operation, every sector needs glasses that fit properly and provide the appropriate amount of shielding.For agricultural operations with a high amount of outdoor work, smoke and amber lenses are commonly used. Fabrication and metalworking shops typically rely on clear AS glasses for day-to-day use, with specialty options for grinding, cutting, or torch work. Maintenance technicians across manufacturing facilities often keep both clear and anti-fog options on hand depending on the task.
We offer company accounts, volume pricing, and repeat PPE programs to make ongoing restocking simple for operations of any size in a wide range of industrial environments.
Get ANSI Z87 Safety Glasses at Wholesale Prices
If you’re looking for industrial safety glasses in Indiana or Michigan, EPCO has you covered. Contact us to learn how we can be your bulk safety glasses supplier. Our volume discounts and service plans make restocking straightforward and easy. We work with farms, shops, and manufacturers throughout Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan to keep inventory stocked without the hassle.Looking for other industrial safety supplies? Check out our selection of ear protection equipment, gloves, masks, and more.