Polarised Safety Glasses

At The Coalface Workwear and Safety offers polarised protective eyewear for bright outdoor conditions. Explore styles combining glare-reducing lenses with model-specific safety certification, UV protection and practical frame designs.

Polarisation helps filter reflected glare from surfaces such as roads, water and metal. It serves a different purpose from UV protection or impact resistance, so all relevant specifications should be checked when selecting workplace eyewear.

Polarised Lenses for Bright & Reflective Environments

Reflected sunlight can make outdoor tasks uncomfortable and reduce visual clarity. Polarised lenses help reduce this glare, providing options for workers regularly exposed to bright reflective surfaces.

Relevant roles may include construction, landscaping, agriculture, civil works, outdoor maintenance and marine-related work, where the selected eyewear meets the task requirements. Lens tint should also suit the available light and any need to move between indoor and outdoor areas.

Explore the wider safety glasses collection for alternative lens types and protective eyewear.

Safety Certification, Impact Protection & Side Coverage

Selected SafeStyle and MaxiSafe Rayzr models are listed with AS/NZS 1337.1 certification, with impact ratings specified for the individual product. Side shields and frame coverage form part of the protective design.

Ordinary polarised sunglasses should not be assumed to provide certified workplace impact protection. Check the exact model’s markings, certification and suitability for the assessed hazards.

Where side shields are part of the certified design, they should remain fitted. Eyewear should also sit securely without excessive gaps or interference from other protective equipment.

Comfortable Frames & Practical Lens Features

Selected styles feature lightweight frames, polycarbonate lenses, scratch-resistant coatings and different frame shapes. Certain models also offer oil-resistant lens coatings, anti-fog treatments or rubber nosepieces and temples.

For example, selected SafeStyle polarised models feature an oleophobic coating, while the MaxiSafe Rayzr ERZ396 lists a hydrophilic anti-fog treatment and rubber contact points.

These features vary between models. Scratch resistance does not mean scratch-proof lenses, and coatings should be maintained according to the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.

Explore the SafeStyle collection for related frame and lens options.

Frame Styles, Lens Colours & Fit

The range includes selected black, matte black, graphite, clear and tort-style frames, with polarised lens options including smoke, brown and mirrored finishes.

Frame colour and lens colour are different choices. A clear frame does not indicate a clear lens, and a tinted or mirrored lens is not necessarily polarised. Confirm the stated lens type on the product page.

Many styles use unisex designs, but frame width, bridge fit and coverage should be assessed for the individual wearer.

Choosing Eyewear for the Task

Polarised safety glasses can be useful outdoors, but they are not suitable for every environment. Selected lenses can affect the visibility of screens and instrument displays, while dark tints reduce the light reaching the eyes.

Tasks involving chemical splash, fine dust, welding or other specialist hazards may require a different protective eyewear system. Selection should follow the workplace assessment rather than relying on polarisation alone.

Complete a workplace PPE selection with safety gloves and other products from the PPE collection.