OSHA Eye and Face Protection for Construction Training

This course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements outlined in OSHA Standards in 29 CFR 1926.102 and 29 CFR 1926.95. It also teaches how to select safety glasses, goggles, face shields, and welding helmets, read ANSI Z87.1-2025 markings, and care for protective gear.

This course is important as it:

• Helps employers meet OSHA's personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for eye and face protection
• Teaches workers to recognize eye and face hazards, including flying particles, chemical splashes, molten metal, dust, and harmful light radiation from welding and lasers
• Explains how to choose the right protection for each task, from safety glasses and goggles to face shields and welding helmets
• Covers proper fit, care, inspection, and replacement of eye and face protection
• Reduces the risk of eye injuries that can cause permanent vision loss, almost all of which can be prevented with the right protection

• It is built around the construction standards, 29 CFR 1926.102.
• Two focused lessons move from the fundamentals of eye and face protection to equipment, standards, and emergency response.
• Workers learn to read ANSI Z87.1-2020 markings and confirm that eyewear is rated for the hazard.
• Emergency response training covers eyewash and shower use under ANSI Z358.1.
• BLS injury-cause data shows which hazards cause the most injuries and which protection stops them.

Workers and professions

• Construction laborers and general site crews.
• Carpenters, framers, and finish workers who use nail guns, saws, and sanders.
• Welders, cutters, and ironworkers exposed to sparks, slag, and radiation.
• Masonry, concrete, and demolition workers who cut, grind, drill, or chip.
• Painters, coating applicators, and insulation installers exposed to chemical splashes and airborne dust.
• Electricians and plumbers who drill overhead or cut pipe and conduit.
• Equipment operators, spotters, and ground crews working near flying debris.

Supervisors and employers

• Site supervisors and foremen who enforce PPE use.
• Safety managers who perform hazard assessments and select eye and face protection.
• Contractors and employers who must provide PPE and train workers under 29 CFR 1926.95 and 1926.102.

No. Regular prescription glasses aren't safety eyewear and can shatter on impact. Workers who wear prescription lenses need prescription safety glasses or protection designed to fit over their glasses, such as goggles or over-the-glasses safety eyewear.

Welding and cutting produce intense ultraviolet and infrared radiation that can burn the eyes, even from short or indirect exposure. Welders and nearby workers need filter lenses with the correct shade number for the work being done.

No. Face shields are secondary protection. They protect the face from splashes and flying debris, but they must be worn with safety glasses or goggles underneath.

It means the eyewear meets the ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 standard for occupational eye and face protection. A "Z87+" marking means it has also passed high-impact testing. OSHA requires eye and face protection that meets this standard.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

OSHA Eye and Face Protection Training standards do not specify a set frequency for training renewal, unlike some other OSHA regulations. However, industry best practices suggest providing OSHA eye and face protection training at least once a year.

Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.

Validity: The course certificate is valid for one year.

Renewal: Simply take this course within 12 months to maintain compliance and stay current on eye and face protection best practices for construction sites.