Laboratory: face shield + glasses
Full-face shield with safety glasses included. For dewar filling, vial retrieval and pouring.
Face shield →Cryogenic Face & Eye Protection: Double Barrier Kits
Face & eye protection for cryogens
Cryogenic Face & Eye Protection: Double Barrier Kits
OSHA guidance for cryogens is clear: use a face shield together with safety glasses or goggles. GERF® face protection is built as a double barrier for laboratories and industrial sites.
- Face shield + glasses
- Helmet faceshield + goggles
- Suit hood option
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Choose your configuration
Three double-barrier setups
Industrial: helmet faceshield + goggles
Head and face protection for LNG, industrial gas and maintenance work.
Helmet faceshield →
Full suit: hood + face shield
For cryogenic suit users who need head, neck and face coverage.
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Why a double barrier
A shield alone is not enough
A face shield stops the splash; glasses or goggles protect the eyes from droplets that get around the shield or when the shield is lifted. This is the combination named in the OSHA QuickFacts for cryogens.
Head, face & eyes
Splashes during pouring, venting and line disconnection.
- Face shield over safety glasses
- Helmet faceshield + goggles for industrial sites
- Hood with face shield for full-suit work
Hands & arms
Contact with cold surfaces and liquid splashes on hands and forearms.
- Standard Line: EN 511 3-2-1 (CTC)
- Extra Grip Line: EN 511 3-3-1 (Intertek)
- 5 lengths: 33, 38, 48, 58 and 68 cm
Torso
Splash and spill exposure on chest, abdomen and upper legs.
- Apron 90-CRYO-DL: AITEX, contact cold level 4
- Vest & shoulder protector 90-CRYO-SHP
- Jackets, trousers and coveralls
Legs & feet
Liquid running down legs and into footwear.
- Gaiters 90-CRYO-GTS: AITEX, contact cold level 4
- Keeps splashes out of boots
- Cryogenic boots and trousers
OSHA & cryogenic protocol
Face protection and the rest of the protocol
| OSHA reference | What it requires | How the GERF® kit covers it |
|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.132 | Assess workplace hazards, select PPE for each hazard and train workers. | Zone-by-zone kits (head, hands, torso, legs) and certificates you can attach to your hazard assessment. |
| 29 CFR 1910.133 | Eye and face protection against liquid splashes. | Face shield worn over safety glasses or goggles, included in GERF® safety kits. |
| 29 CFR 1910.138 | Hand protection against harmful temperature extremes. | Cryogenic gloves tested to EN 511 (cold) and EN 388 (mechanical), in 5 lengths. |
| OSHA QuickFacts: Cryogens & Dry Ice | Never handle LN2 or dry ice with bare hands; use a face shield together with safety glasses or goggles. | Gloves + face shield + safety glasses in one kit, plus apron and gaiters for splash zones. |
| 29 CFR 1910.136 | Foot protection where feet are exposed to hazards. | Gaiters keep cryogenic splashes out of footwear; pair them with your required safety shoes. |
OSHA does not certify or approve PPE brands. The employer is responsible for the hazard assessment and PPE selection; GERF® supplies certified equipment and documentation to support it.
Complete the protocol
Face protection included in every kit
Cryogenic Safety Kit
Certified gloves, AITEX apron and face shield: the core protocol for LN2 handling.
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Total Protection Kit
Adds gaiters and safety glasses for full splash coverage from face to feet.
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Extra Grip Kit
Extra Grip gloves (EN 511 3-3-1) for pipes, valves and heavy handling.
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LN2 Total Defense 8-in-1
Vest, apron, 48 cm gloves, gaiters, boots, helmet faceshield, glasses and bag.
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Cryogenic face protection: frequently asked questions
Is a face shield enough for liquid nitrogen?
OSHA guidance recommends a face shield together with safety glasses or goggles. That is why GERF® face shields are sold with glasses and our kits include both.
Which option for an industrial site with hard hats?
The helmet faceshield with goggles: head and face protection in one system.
Do the kits include face protection?
Yes. Every GERF® cryogenic safety kit includes a face shield or helmet faceshield.
Protect faces and eyes on every cryogenic task
Quotes for labs, hospitals and industrial sites.