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Do everyday eyeglasses count as safety glasses, according to DeWalt?

No. Everyday glasses are not safety glasses.

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  1. No, they are not safety glasses ✔
  2. Yes, if they are thick
  3. Yes, if the lenses are glass

Why: DeWalt's manual says everyday eyeglasses are not safety glasses. Use eye protection marked Z87.1, with side protection for flying chips.

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Answer: No, they are not safety glasses. DeWalt's manual says everyday eyeglasses are not safety glasses. Use eye protection marked Z87.1, with side protection for flying chips.

  1. DeWalt DCS391 Circular Saw Instruction Manual assets.dewalt.com/GLOBALBOM/QU/DCS391P1/3/Instruction_Manual/EN/N581943_DCS391.pdf
    ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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