DEWALT Safety Glasses

DEWALT Safety Glasses — DPG Series, ANSI Z87.1+ for Contractors and Tradespeople

DEWALT safety glasses are built for the contractor and construction market — the same tradespeople who rely on DEWALT power tools. The DPG (DEWALT Personal Gear) safety glasses lineup spans 14 models covering everyday wraparound, polarized, vented, bifocal, over-the-glasses (OTG), and premium contractor styles. Every model is ANSI Z87.1+ rated. Key differentiators in the DEWALT lineup include the DPG99 polarized glasses for outdoor work, the Reinforcer Rx-Bifocal for close-up inspection tasks, the Converter OTG for prescription wearers, and the Miter Vented for environments where air circulation inside the frame reduces fogging. Browse the full safety glasses collection or shop DEWALT below.

Vendor: DEWALT | Product Line: DPG Series | Compliance: ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ | Price Range: $6.79 – $30.11

Which DEWALT Safety Glasses Should You Choose?

DPG Series Lens Technology

DEWALT DPG safety glasses use polycarbonate lenses that meet ANSI Z87.1+ high-velocity impact standards. Polycarbonate is 10x more impact resistant than standard plastic and inherently blocks 99.9% of UVA and UVB radiation without an additional coating. The DPG99 and DPG109 polarized models add a polarizing filter to reduce horizontal glare from reflective surfaces — particularly useful for outdoor work on concrete, asphalt, water, and snow. Polarized lenses are not recommended for use with LCD screens or equipment displays, which may appear dark or blackened through a polarized filter. The Reinforcer Rx-Bifocal (DPG59-215C) has a +2.15 diopter magnifying section in the lower lens area for close-up inspection work — one of the higher diopter options available in a safety glass format. The Miter (DPG112-1D) features upper-frame ventilation ports that allow airflow behind the lens, passively reducing fogging without requiring a chemical coating that can degrade over time. The Converter (DPG83-11) is designed for OTG use with a large frame opening and brow guard, accommodating most prescription frame sizes.

ANSI Z87.1+ Compliance for Construction Sites

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.102 requires that eye and face protection used on construction sites meet ANSI Z87.1 standards. The "+" marking on DEWALT DPG lenses indicates passage of the high-velocity impact test (150 fps steel ball) beyond the baseline ANSI requirement — a meaningful distinction in construction environments where projectile hazards from power tools, nail guns, and cutting operations are common. The DPG marking is stamped on both the lens and the frame of each model. For construction workers operating grinding equipment, power saws, or nail guns, the Z87.1+ rating on DEWALT glasses is the minimum appropriate protection level. Chemical splash or dusty enclosed environments may require safety goggles with a perimeter seal instead of open safety glasses. For work environments with multiple simultaneous hazards, see the full safety glasses collection.

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