3M Virua CCS Safety Glasses

The 3M Virua CCS brings a practical hardware upgrade to the Virua frame: an integrated cord attachment loop that lets workers clip on a safety retainer cord and keep glasses close without setting them down between tasks. Every standard lens option on the CCS comes with 3M's Scotchgard Anti-Fog coating already applied — there's no standard-vs.-AF variant choice to manage. Frame colors are Blue and Black for visual identification on mixed-crew sites. The Blue / Clear Bifocal (BF49, $24.99) addresses workers who need magnification for detail work — a reading add-on built into the lower lens panel — without switching out of their safety eyewear. For workers who don't need cord management but want anti-fog at a lower price, compare the Virua AP AF variants; for sealed dust or splash protection, look at the Solus 1000 foam gasket kit.

Key Features

• Integrated cord attachment loop — the built-in loop on the temple tip accepts standard eyewear retainer cords without adapters; keeps glasses accessible when not in use and prevents loss on elevated work platforms or confined spaces.
• Scotchgard Anti-Fog on all standard variants — 3M's Scotchgard treatment is applied factory-standard across Clear, Gray, and Indoor-Outdoor tints; no need to select an "AF" SKU — every pair is treated.
• Bifocal reader option (BF49) — the Blue / Clear Bifocal variant adds a 1.5× magnification reader panel in the lower lens zone, enabling close-up gauge reading, label inspection, or fine assembly work without removing safety eyewear.
• Two frame color options — Blue/Black and Black/Black frames allow color-coded PPE assignment by department, shift, or hazard zone.
• ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ certified — high-velocity impact rated, satisfying OSHA 1910.133 and 1926.102 requirements; polycarbonate lens blocks 99.9% of UVA/UVB.
• Classic wraparound coverage — curved lens geometry provides lateral coverage against flying debris, dust, and wind from the sides without restricting peripheral vision during equipment operation.

Available Tints & Coatings

Applications

• Utilities & field service — cord loop keeps glasses on the technician during climbing, crawling in cabinets, or leaning over equipment where glasses would otherwise fall off; anti-fog handles outdoor temperature swings.
• Oil & gas / petrochemical — confined space entry and elevated platforms where dropped PPE is a hazard below; integrated cord attachment satisfies dropped-object prevention programs without a separate temple adapter.
• Construction & renovation — Gray Anti-Fog handles outdoor sunlight; cord attachment prevents misplacement when workers remove glasses for measurement or paperwork.
• Warehousing & dock operations — Indoor-Outdoor Anti-Fog tint covers dock door transitions; cord keeps glasses available for forklift operators who remove them briefly for label scanning.
• Maintenance & inspection work — the Bifocal variant (BF49) enables gauge reading and fastener inspection without switching eyewear; the cord loop keeps bifocal glasses with the technician throughout the shift.
• Manufacturing with detail assembly — clear anti-fog lens combined with bifocal reader serves line workers who combine impact-hazard work with close-tolerance assembly or quality inspection.

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ANSI Z87.1 Compliance

The 3M Virua CCS carries ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ certification on its safety lens variants (11872, 11873, 11874). The "+" indicates high-velocity impact testing — a ¼-inch steel ball at 150 fps applied to the complete frame-and-lens assembly. Polycarbonate lenses block 99.9% of UVA and UVB, meeting the UV400 protection threshold defined in the standard. The Bifocal variant (BF49) incorporates a magnification reader insert; confirm the Z87.1+ marking on the BF49 temple before specifying it for high-velocity projectile environments.

OSHA 1910.133 (general industry) and OSHA 1926.102 (construction) require appropriate eye and face protection whenever flying-particle, chemical-splash, or radiation hazards are present. Safety glasses satisfy both citations for most flying-particle and UV hazards. For chemical environments with splash risk above the brow or at the sides, a goggle or face shield provides the sealed protection that safety glasses cannot.

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