Gateway Safety 21GB80 Swap Wraparound Hybrid Safety Glasses/Goggles

Yes. The 21GB80 is independently certified by Underwriters Laboratories to meet the ANSI Z87.1+ High Impact standard. The "+" suffix means it passed the high-mass and high-velocity impact tests beyond basic Z87.1 compliance.

ANSI Z87.1 is the minimum standard for safety eyewear impact resistance. The "+" designation indicates the eyewear also passed high-impact tests (3 mm steel ball at 150 fps for high-velocity; 500 g pointed projectile for high-mass). OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 and 1926.102 require Z87.1 compliance for general industry and construction respectively.

The foam edge creates a semi-sealed perimeter around the lens, blocking dust, debris, and small particles that bypass conventional safety glasses from the sides and bottom. Venting channels built into the foam allow airflow to reduce condensation and fogging — making it a hybrid between open safety glasses and sealed goggles.

Yes. Swap the temples for the included adjustable head strap — press the release buttons, pull the temples, and snap in the strap. The head strap keeps the glasses secure under a hard hat without the pressure points that temple arms can create against the hat's suspension.

Less than you might expect. Gateway Safety engineered venting channels into the foam to allow airflow. For maximum anti-fog performance, pair the 21GB80 with anti-fog lens treatments or choose environments where the clear lens tint (visible light transmission ~90%+) already minimizes eye strain.

Grinding, cutting, woodworking, masonry, and any task generating airborne particles. The foam edge is particularly useful in dusty environments like drywall finishing, insulation work, or demolition where particles float in the air for extended periods. They are not rated for chemical splash (liquid-tight goggle required for that) per OSHA 1910.133 Appendix B.

The Swap system is Gateway Safety's proprietary quick-release temple mechanism. Press a button on each side and the temples detach. The included head strap clicks into the same attachment points. No tools required. This lets workers adapt the same pair of glasses from over-the-ear temples to a behind-the-head strap in under 10 seconds.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133(b)(1)(i) requires eye and face protection devices to comply with ANSI Z87.1. The 21GB80 meets ANSI Z87.1+, which exceeds this requirement. Always conduct a job hazard analysis per 29 CFR 1910.132 to confirm the selected PPE is appropriate for your specific exposure.