The protester said the rally was peaceful until it suddenly got ugly. Now, as he recovers in the hospital, he's not sure if he'll get his vision back in his right eye.
I don’t think z87 are strong enough for rubber bullets, especially if they’re taking a direct shot like this. Looking around the internet you need to jump up to MIL-PRF-32432 for that.
I looked it up, and take this how you will as it’s from safetyglassesusa.com and they say, “Yes, safety glasses & goggles can stop a rubber bullet, provided the correct type of safety eyewear is used. Industrial-rated ANSI Z87.1+ safety eyewear is specifically designed to protect your eyes from work-related hazards. Ballistic-rated eyewear is designed and tested to protect your eyes from higher-velocity projectiles and debris typically found in combat environments.”
So you’re right. Z87 may not cut it, but still it’s probably going to be fine except in extreme circumstances. Still better safe than sorry.
This! Look for “Z87” somewhere on the frame of the glasses to know if they’re impact rated.
I don’t think z87 are strong enough for rubber bullets, especially if they’re taking a direct shot like this. Looking around the internet you need to jump up to MIL-PRF-32432 for that.
I looked it up, and take this how you will as it’s from safetyglassesusa.com and they say, “Yes, safety glasses & goggles can stop a rubber bullet, provided the correct type of safety eyewear is used. Industrial-rated ANSI Z87.1+ safety eyewear is specifically designed to protect your eyes from work-related hazards. Ballistic-rated eyewear is designed and tested to protect your eyes from higher-velocity projectiles and debris typically found in combat environments.”
So you’re right. Z87 may not cut it, but still it’s probably going to be fine except in extreme circumstances. Still better safe than sorry.
Z87+ goggles is the minimum if things are getting shot at your eyes.
Its important to note that goggles and glasses are tested under different standards, glasses 7J of energy, goggles 15,5J