faceshield

Transparent protective barrier

A faceshield is a transparent protective barrier worn over the face, typically a curved plastic panel attached to a headband or helmet.

Unlike goggles or safety glasses, faceshields cover the entire face from forehead to chin: Healthcare workers wore faceshields during the pandemic.

Common in medical settings, industrial work, and sports like hockey and football.

material

polycarbonate

Strong transparent synthetic polymer

clear · transparent · tinted · anti-fog · scratch-resistant · UV-resistant · lightweight · shatterproof · replaceable · lens

PPE

visor

Eye-shading brim

hard hat · respirator · splash guard · impact-resistant · shatterproof · headgear · safety glasses · ear protection · gloves · coveralls

medical

surgical

Relating to operations

doctor · nurse · sterile · disposable · droplet · aerosol · intubation · examination · procedure · patient care

industrial

welding

Heat-fusing metal pieces

chainsaw · manufacturing · machining · metalwork · woodworking · chemical · sandblasting · smelting · foundry · cutting

pandemic

COVID

Coronavirus disease abbreviation

barrier · frontline · essential worker · reusable · disposable · shortage · DIY · donation · public health · transmission

Opposites
facial exposure vs. protection

faceshieldbare face

unshielded · uncovered · vulnerable · maskless

protective equipment vs. hazard

faceshieldprojectile

Launched airborne object

splatter · debris · hazard · chemical spray · contaminant

visibility/transparency

faceshieldmask

Face-worn concealment

balaclava · blindfold · hood

Family

face, shield, faces, faced, facing, facial, reface, deface, defacement

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G