{"product_id":"gateway-safety-679-venom-visor-and-faceshield-combo-face-shield","title":"Gateway Safety 679 Venom Visor And Faceshield Combo Face Shield","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGateway Safety 679 Venom Visor And Faceshield Combo Face Shield Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gateway Safety 679 is an ANSI Z87.1-compliant chemical splash face shield designed for chemical handling, laboratory, and liquid splash environments. Built with optical-grade lens material, it provides full-face coverage from brow to below the chin line — protecting the face, cheeks, and jaw from hazards that safety glasses and goggles cannot address alone. It is designed for use with compatible face shield headgear assemblies. Contemporary, contoured visor design creates a more complete seal to block debris..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens window is constructed from hard-coated optical-grade material providing impact resistance and surface durability. Three-part comfort adjustment system makes it easy to wear for all-day applications.. The lens window extends coverage across the full frontal face profile, with side flanges or curved geometry providing lateral protection beyond the direct forward field. The construction meets or exceeds ANSI Z87.1 high-velocity impact requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompliance and Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated to ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA 1910.133 for chemical splash and liquid hazard environments. ANSI\/ISEA Z87.1 is the governing standard for eye and face protective devices in U.S. workplaces; OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 mandates its use in workplace environments where eye or face hazards exist. For compliance programs, face shields should be used as part of a layered eye and face protection strategy per OSHA PPE hierarchy requirements. Extra soft brow pad and nape strap delivers superior comfort..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn chemical handling environments, full-face coverage extends protection below the chin line and to the peripheral face area — coverage that safety glasses and goggles alone do not provide. Face shields used with chemical hazards should be worn over appropriate eye protection (goggles or safety glasses) per OSHA guidelines, not as standalone protection. Tested and Certified by Underwriters Laboratories to meet ANSI Z87.1+ and CSA Z94.3 standards.. Maintaining lens cleanliness and replacing lenses when scratched preserves visibility quality critical for precision work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStrengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHard-coated lens provides ANSI Z87.1 impact-rated protection for chemical splash applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptical-grade lens material maintains visibility clarity without distortion at working distances\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard face shield headgear assemblies for flexible deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable headgear fits most adult head sizes for crew-level deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull-face coverage from brow to below the chin protects areas not covered by eyewear alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle-unit design simplifies inventory and procurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLimitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFace shields do not provide complete eye protection as standalone devices against chemical splash or fine particle hazards — OSHA 1910.133 requires appropriate \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-glasses\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7\"\u003esafety glasses\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-goggles\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7\"\u003esafety goggles\u003c\/a\u003e underneath the face shield in chemical and grinding environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLens scratching from abrasive contact degrades optical clarity over time; replacement lenses should be sourced when transmission quality decreases\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne-size-fits-most headgear may not accommodate all head sizes or hard hat combinations; verify compatibility with the helmet platform before crew-scale procurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical mixing and transfer operations; laboratory handling of acids, caustics, and solvents; pharmaceutical manufacturing; janitorial and cleaning with caustic products; paint spray operations. This face shield is appropriate for any OSHA-regulated workplace where face and eye hazard assessments document a risk requiring face shield-level protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVerdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gateway Safety 679 face shield delivers ANSI Z87.1-compliant protection for chemical splash applications in a hard-coated construction suited for industrial and occupational environments. Buyers should confirm the specific model matches their headgear platform and application requirements before crew-scale procurement. For alternative \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/face-shields\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7\"\u003eface shields\u003c\/a\u003e options across brands and protection levels, or for paired \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eye-protection\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7\"\u003eeye protection\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-glasses\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7\"\u003esafety glasses\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-goggles\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7\"\u003esafety goggles\u003c\/a\u003e — explore the full WC Safety protective equipment range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gateway Safety","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44143818408024,"sku":"679","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1900\/0920\/files\/31gN5rW3WoL._SL500.jpg?v=1779777642","url":"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/gateway-safety-679-venom-visor-and-faceshield-combo-face-shield","provider":"WC Safety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}