The type of eye protection—safety glasses, goggles, face shields, or helmets—must meet the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). TYPES OF EYE PROTECTION Basic Safety Glasses. A pair of basic safety glasses provides protection when there is potential for particles to enter the eye from the front. Safety lenses in regular eyeglass frames are not considered suitable safety glasses. Most basic safety glasses do not provide side protection, but side protection is available on some safety glasses through either permanent or detachable side shields to protect the eye from above, below and […]