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Unfortunately, this is not actually the case. It is rather simple. And there is no need to lead folks to believe that it is complicated. These are not the common names that are used for splash goggles. Vented is not a splash goggle. It is an impact goggle. To set the record straight ... There are three common types of goggles: unvented, directly vented, and indirectly vented. That is surely not complicated. Unvented and indirectly vented can be used for chemical splash. All can be used for impact. Unvented can be used for irritating mists. That is also not complicated. Short, sweet, simple, and correct. ... Jim In a message dated 11/15/2004 10:07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, ACTSNYC**At_Symbol_Here**cs.com writes: > You are making my point for me. It is not simple. And I was only looking > at the three most common types we see in the workplace using the names most > workers use to refer to them. We should all use the more technically correct > terminology below, but most users do not know those terms. And that, too, > needs to be addressed. > > Monona > > >> >> In a message dated 11/14/2004 2:59:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, >> ACTSNYC**At_Symbol_Here**cs.com writes: >> >> >>> I agree with use of contact lenses as well. >>> >>> We mustn't oversimplify splash goggles either. There are vented, indirect >>> vented, and unvented splash goggles. I need to recommend even different >>> types of splash goggles for different purposes in my work. Eye protection >>> is not >>> >>> Monona Rossol James A. Kaufman, Ph.D. President/CEO The Laboratory Safety Institute A Nonprofit International Organization for Safety in Science and Science Education 192 Worcester Road, Natick, MA 01760-2252 508-647-1900 Fax: 508-647-0062 Cell: 508-574-6264 Res: 781-237-1335 labsafe**At_Symbol_Here**aol.com www.labsafety.org
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