face shields
Clear protective masks
Face shields are transparent protective barriers worn over the face, typically attached to a headband or visor frame.
Unlike masks, they cover the entire face from forehead to chin, guarding against splashes, sprays, and airborne particles.
Medical workers, laboratory technicians, and industrial workers wear them; they became common public gear during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The dentist lowered her face shield before starting the procedure.
Hazard-shielding work attire
- visorEye-shading brim
- splashLiquid scattering on impact
- dropletTiny liquid sphere
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
sterilization · hygiene · surgery · clinic · hospital · nurse · doctor · scrubs
Hazard-shielding work attire
- polycarbonateStrong transparent synthetic polymer
- visorEye-shading brim
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- headgearCoverings for the skull
impact-resistant · durable · adjustable · ergonomic · shielding · ANSI · scratch-resistant · grinding
Without obstruction or fog
- see-throughAllowing vision through
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- transparentAllowing light through
- anti-fogCondensation-preventing surface treatment
visibility · clarity · field of view · peripheral vision · glare reduction · tinted · lens · optics
Encircling garment or feature
- adjustableAble to be changed
- ergonomicDesigned for bodily efficiency
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- disposableMade for one use
reusable · ratchet · headband · elastic · foam · cushion · chin guard · flip-up
PPE
Hazard-shielding work attire
sanitation · sterilization · hygiene · surgery · clinic · hospital · nurse · doctor · scrubs · gloves
PPE
Hazard-shielding work attire
- polycarbonateStrong transparent synthetic polymer
- visorEye-shading brim
- guardWatchful defensive attention
headgear · impact-resistant · durable · adjustable · ergonomic · shielding · ANSI · scratch-resistant · grinding · welding
clear
Without obstruction or fog
- see-throughAllowing vision through
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- transparentAllowing light through
anti-fog · visibility · clarity · field of view · peripheral vision · glare reduction · tinted · lens · optics · unobstructed
wraparound
Encircling garment or feature
- adjustableAble to be changed
- ergonomicDesigned for bodily efficiency
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
disposable · reusable · ratchet · headband · elastic · foam · cushion · chin guard · flip-up · detachable
- patient safetypatient safety, medication safety, drug safety, infection control, hand hygiene
- hygienehygiene, handwashing, toothbrush, hand washing, sanitizer
- safetysafety helmet, hazard, airbag, alert, occupational safety
- eye and face protectionsafety glasses, safety goggles, protective goggles, protective eyewear, welding goggles
- masksceremonial masks, surgical mask, N95, ski mask, gas mask
- pandemic measuressocial distancing, hand sanitizer, N95 masks, contact tracing, temperature checks
face shieldsbare face
unprotected · uncovered · open face · unshielded · vulnerability