When doing heavy duty grinding with potential facial injury, in addition to eye protection, what is required?

• A. Googles that fit over glasses
• B. Nothing
• C. Dust mask
• D. Face shield

Answer: (D)

When grinding with heavy debris and sparks, facial protection is essential in addition to eye protection. Eye protection guards the eyes, but hot sparks and small fragments can still injure the rest of the face, including the cheeks, nose, and chin. A face shield provides full-face coverage and helps deflect or absorb those impacts, significantly reducing the risk of facial injuries. For best protection, wear safety glasses or goggles under the shield and ensure the shield is properly fitted. The other options don’t offer this level of facial protection—dust masks protect the airway, goggles alone don’t shield the entire face, and doing nothing leaves the face exposed.