Eye & Face Protection

Do Oberon’s polycarbonate face shields protect workers from different types of chemical splashes?

Zac Twight2024-04-26T08:14:19-04:00

All of our polycarbonate face shields are hard coated with an anti-scratch and chemical resistant hard coating.  Oberon’s Arc Flash Face Shield will help to protect a workers face from a variety of harmful such as Alcohols (ethanol/isopropanol), aliphatic (diesel/gasoline/heptane/cyclohexane), Esters (ethyl acetate), Ketones (acetone, 2-heptanone;2-butanone), Dilute alkali, Concentrated/Dilute acids (except hydrofluoric). For additional details on the Oberon hard coating specifications please contact Oberon's customer service via phone, email, or chat.

I have an older Oberon 40 cal arc flash suit with a green shield. Can I replace the shield with the new TCG faceshield?

Oberon2021-07-12T15:13:03-04:00

I have an older Oberon 40 cal arc flash suit with a green shield. Can I replace the shield with the new TCG faceshield?

It is not possible to replace an older style, green arc flash face shield with the a new True Color Grey (TCG™) face shield due to the hole pattern configuration.  Each Oberon face shield has a unique hole configuration which allows it to be affixed to an Oberon hood. Due to this fact a new hood must...

How do I clean and disinfect my Oberon face shield?

Oberon2021-07-12T15:39:22-04:00

How do I clean and disinfect my Oberon face shield?

To clean and disinfect an Oberon face shield it is best to use a damp, soft cloth and gently wipe away any dirt or grit.  Once this is done gently flush them off with room temperature tap water. To disinfect a FaceFit™ shield clean first and then dampen a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol or use a Lysol® wipe. This process may leave streaks as the surface dries. Once dry, use a...

How do I clean and disinfect safety googles and spectacles?

Oberon2021-07-12T15:38:59-04:00

How do I clean and disinfect safety googles and spectacles?

To clean and disinfect Oberon safety goggles and spectacles it is best to use a damp, soft cloth and gently wipe away any dirt or grit.  Once this is done gently flush them off with room temperature tap water. Once the safety goggles or spectacles are cleaned it is also important to disinfect them. Take a soft cloth that has been dampened with isopropyl alcohol or use a Lysol® wipe and gently...

How do I clean the inside of my arc flash hood?

Oberon2021-07-12T15:42:21-04:00

How do I clean the inside of my arc flash hood?

The first step to cleaning and disinfecting an Oberon TCG™ hood is to disassemble your hood.  Once done, if the shield has dirt or grit, flush it off with room temperature tap water. The next step to disinfecting a TCG™ hood window is to take a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol or use a Lysol® wipe and gently clean both sides of the shield. This process may leave streaks as...

Does the Oberon TCG™ Series shield block Infrared light? I am worried my eyes might be damaged if I am hit with and arc flash.

Zac Twight2021-07-19T09:54:06-04:00

Does the Oberon TCG™ Series shield block Infrared light?

When you are involved in an arc flash two things occur simultaneously and help prevent damage to your eyes. You blink.  This happens very quickly.  A good example of this at work would be when you accidentally look at the sun.  Your first reaction is to immediately close your eyes. The blinding flash of an arc lasts as long as the arc flash is present. This would be about one third of a second...

How do I pre-use inspect my arc flash faceshield?

Zac Twight2021-07-12T16:33:04-04:00

How do I pre-use inspect my arc flash faceshield?

The NFPA 70E Standard requires that all arc flash PPE is pre-use inspected. Refer to Oberon’s resource section of the website for literature resources including User Guides and Storage, Use, Care & Maintenance files. While inspecting your arc flash faceshield if you identify a problem do not use the product until the issue has been repaired, cleaned or replaced. When pre-use inspecting your Oberon arc flash suit you should inspect each item...