MCR Safety BearKat BK1 Series Safety Glasses

The MCR Safety BearKat BK1 is the flagship of MCR's BearKat line, offering 11 variants spanning Clear, Gray, Light Blue, Amber, Silver Mirror, Blue Mirror, and I/O Mirror tints — more tint options than any other BearKat model and more mirror/Amber coverage than most competitors at the $9.99 economy price. The classic wraparound frame provides broad lateral coverage and fits a wide range of face sizes. For workers who know they want a specific tint (Amber for low-contrast outdoor work, Blue Mirror for intense sun, I/O for mixed lighting), the BK1 is typically the first BearKat to check. For the same frame with a softer nose bridge, see the BearKat BK3; for a sleeker lower-profile frame, see the BearKat BK2.

Key Features

• 11 variants — widest selection in the BearKat line: Clear, Gray, Light Blue, Amber, Silver Mirror, Blue Mirror, and I/O Mirror tints, with Standard, Duramass, UV Anti-Fog, and MAX6 coating options — covers the full range of tint requirements in one frame platform.
• Amber lens (BK114/Duramass): The only BearKat model offering Amber — a contrast-enhancing tint that improves edge detection and depth perception in overcast, foggy, or low-contrast outdoor conditions; preferred by drivers, hunters, and outdoor workers in variable light.
• Silver Mirror (BK117) and Blue Mirror (BK118): Reflective mirror lenses for intense outdoor sun — Silver Mirror for neutral brightness reduction, Blue Mirror for strong glare environments near water, pavement, or reflective surfaces.
• MAX6 Anti-Fog on Clear variant (BK110PF): MCR's top-tier anti-fog for Clear lens BearKat users in cold storage, food processing, or other high-fogging environments.
• Classic BearKat wraparound frame: Familiar wraparound geometry that fits a broad range of face widths and shapes without the bulkier profile of the Klondike-series wide-wrap.
• $9.99 across all 11 variants: Economy pricing enables bulk stocking of multiple tints for site dispensers, PPE programs, and multi-zone facilities.

Available Tints & Coatings

Applications

• Outdoor work in variable light conditions: Amber (BK114) for overcast mornings on construction sites — enhances contrast for ground-level work where depth perception matters. Gray (BK112) when sun is direct and bright.
• Driving and equipment operation: Amber lens enhances contrast through windshield glass and haze; Silver or Blue Mirror for open-cab equipment operation in direct sun.
• General manufacturing (clear lens): Clear with Duramass (BK110) or UV Anti-Fog (BK110AF) for indoor production where full light transmission and scratch or fog resistance are the priorities.
• Cold storage and food processing: BK110PF (Clear/MAX6) for workers moving between refrigerated areas and ambient production floors — MAX6 anti-fog prevents vision impairment during the transition.
• Multi-zone safety stocking: 11 variants in one frame model allow a safety manager to stock indoor (clear) and outdoor (gray, amber, mirror) tints from a single platform, standardizing on BK1 for the whole facility.

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ANSI Z87.1 Compliance

The MCR BearKat BK1 carries ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ High Impact certification — required for occupational eye protection under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 (general industry) and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.102 (construction). The Z87.1+ high-velocity rating confirms the polycarbonate lens withstands a 1/4-inch steel ball at 150 fps without fracture.

Polycarbonate inherently blocks 99.9% of UVA/UVB radiation. Employers must conduct a hazard assessment per OSHA 1910.132(d) and provide ANSI Z87.1-compliant eye protection when flying particles, chemical splash, dust, or radiation hazards exist.

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