Independent arborist gear picks · Typical prices shown, checked at the retailer

Eye Visor and Arborist Eye Protection

A helmet-mounted eye visor keeps chips and sawdust out of your face while you work. Pair it with safety glasses, since a mesh visor alone will not stop fine particles.

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Kask

Kask Zenith Visor

A clear flip-up eye visor for climbers wearing Kask helmets.

Typical $45

Husqvarna

Husqvarna Sport Glasses

Light wraparound safety glasses for saw work, chipping and cleanup.

Typical $12

ERB Safety

ERB Smoke Safety Glasses

Basic tinted safety glasses that are cheap enough to keep everywhere.

Typical $5

Buying guide

Visors and safety glasses

Mesh visors breathe well and do not fog, but fine dust and small particles can pass through. Clear visors block more debris but can fog and scratch. Many arborists wear safety glasses under a visor for full protection.

Pick a visor made for your helmet model, and safety glasses marked ANSI Z87.1. Replace scratched lenses and damaged visors so your vision stays clear.

Choosing a helmet visor

Mesh visors are popular for saw work because they do not fog and let air through. Clear polycarbonate visors offer more coverage against fine dust and chips. Visors come in different lengths; a longer visor protects more of the face but can get in the way when looking up.

Make sure the visor fits your helmet model or uses an approved adapter. Combine it with safety glasses, keep spare lenses on the truck, and clean visors with water and a soft cloth to avoid scratches.

Common questions

Is a mesh visor enough eye protection?

Typically no. Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses as primary eye protection and use the visor for extra face coverage.