The Laboratory Face Shields category supports laboratories that need to reduce exposure to chemical, biological, particulate, thermal and physical hazards during routine work and emergency response. The range spans routine bench requirements and more specialised applications where material choice, control and repeatability become especially important.
PPE and safety products must match the identified hazard, because general-purpose protection may be unsuitable for a specific chemical, exposure route or task. This is why laboratories should assess identified hazard, protection rating or intended use, material compatibility, and fit and coverage before choosing a product, rather than relying only on capacity, appearance or headline specifications.
Risk assessment comes first, followed by selection of suitable engineering controls, PPE, emergency equipment, inspection routines and replacement intervals. When each stage is matched correctly, laboratories in research, clinical, education, manufacturing, field and service laboratories can work more consistently and manage changeovers, replenishment and maintenance with fewer interruptions. As part of the Laboratory Safety & PPE range, these products can be selected with the equipment and consumables used before and after this stage.
Our Laboratory Face Shields range
Our collection covers wear a face shield instead of safety goggles, face shields formats, specifications and compatibility, benefits of a shield with chin protection, and the visors on uvex shields replaceable, giving laboratories practical choices for routine work and more specialised applications.
Wear a face shield instead of safety goggles
In most high-risk chemical environments, a face shield is considered secondary protection and should be worn over primary eye protection like safety goggles to ensure a seal around the eyes. For routine and specialised work, assess identified hazard, protection rating or intended use, and material compatibility. Matching these points early helps avoid adapters, consumables or operating limitations being discovered after purchase. Used correctly, this part of the range helps laboratories support practical risk controls without making routine laboratory work unnecessarily difficult. The result is a setup that is easier to train, document and maintain.
Laboratory Face Shields formats, specifications and compatibility
Shields from BartelsRieger and Uvex are typically rated to EN 166 standards, meaning they are tested to withstand the impact of high-speed particles, such as those generated by mechanical equipment. Selection should take account of protection rating or intended use, material compatibility, and fit and coverage. It is also worth checking cleaning, replacement and storage requirements before the item becomes part of a routine procedure. Used correctly, this part of the range helps laboratories support practical risk controls without making routine laboratory work unnecessarily difficult. The result is a setup that is easier to train, document and maintain.
Benefits of a shield with chin protection
Models like the LLG Visor with Chin Protection prevent hazardous liquids from splashing upward under the shield, which is a critical risk when pouring or mixing chemicals at waist height. When comparing options, consider material compatibility, fit and coverage, and inspection requirements. The correct choice should fit the sample, expected workload and any equipment already used in the method. In practice, this supports efforts to support practical risk controls without making routine laboratory work unnecessarily difficult. It also gives staff a clearer and more repeatable procedure when multiple users or shifts share the same equipment.
The visors on Uvex shields replaceable
Many professional systems like the Uvex 9705 allow you to purchase replacement discs (such as the Uvex Replacement Disc 9705.014), extending the life of the headframe. Selection should take account of fit and coverage, inspection requirements, and replacement and storage. It is also worth checking cleaning, replacement and storage requirements before the item becomes part of a routine procedure. This is especially valuable when teams need to support practical risk controls without making routine laboratory work unnecessarily difficult. Consistent handling also reduces the risk of variation between batches or operators.
Featured brands
Kimberly-Clark is known for low-lint wipes, protective apparel and workplace hygiene consumables, AS ONE is known for cleanroom supplies, compact laboratory equipment and general consumables, and LLG Labware is known for practical laboratory consumables, accessories and routine bench supplies. Compare each BRAND by identified hazard, protection rating or intended use, material compatibility, and fit and coverage, and check what is included with the product so the complete setup is clear before ordering.
Why choose LabFriend for Laboratory Face Shields
For laboratory face shields, a technically suitable product is only useful when it also fits the laboratory's workload and operating procedure. LabFriend's knowledgeable team can help match options by identified hazard, protection rating or intended use, material compatibility, and fit and coverage, while the 100% online store gives laboratories access to competitive pricing, clear lead times and fast, reliable shipping throughout Australia.
Plan the full laboratory safety equipment and personal protective equipment method by reviewing laboratory face shields alongside the products used immediately before and after it. Useful related areas include Laboratory Face Masks and Full-Face Respirators for Labs, which can help complete the surrounding workflow. LabFriend makes it practical to consolidate these requirements, compare live online options and arrange reliable shipping to laboratories throughout Australia. Add the items you need to your cart and select Instant Quote.
