OSHA approved glasses keep you safe on the job site. OSHA-approved safety glasses (which meet ANSI Z87.1 standards) provide superior impact resistance, peripheral coverage, and optical clarity. They are essential for protecting workers from flying debris, chemical splashes, and harmful radiation, ultimately preventing permanent vision loss and ensuring regulatory compliance. High-Impact Protection: Lenses and frames are typically built with shatterproof, lightweight materials like polycarbonate, designed to withstand high-velocity and high-mass impacts without shattering.