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In a message dated 11/14/2004 2:59:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, ACTSNYC**At_Symbol_Here**cs.com writes: > I agree with use of contact lenses as well. > > We mustn't oversimplify splash goggles either. There are vented, indirect > vented, and unvented splash goggles. I need to recommend even different types > of splash goggles for different purposes in my work. Eye protection is not > > Monona Rossol But, unfortunately, the description above is both incomplete and incorrect. There are five distinct types of goggles. It is incomplete because it does not include "cup goggle, indirect ventilation" (K) and does not provide the full correct names of the devices. It is incorrect because it misnames "Cover goggle, direct ventilation" (I). There is no listed device "vented." And, these are not splash goggles (see below) The other correct names are "cup goggle, direct ventilation" (J); cover goggle, no ventilation (G); and cover goggle, indirect ventilation (H). The only listed devices for chemical splash are G, H, and K. For irritating mists ... G. James A. Kaufman, Ph.D. President/CEO The Laboratory Safety Institute A Nonprofit International Organization for Safety in Science and Science Education 192 Worcester Road, Natick, MA 01760-2252 508-647-1900 Fax: 508-647-0062 Cell: 508-574-6264 Res: 781-237-1335 labsafe**At_Symbol_Here**aol.com www.labsafety.org
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