Operations takeaway: Fogging drives adjustments. Adjustments drive face/strap/lens touches. Touches drive contamination transfer (and, in HD work, exposure pathways). Anti-fog eyewear plus a written “set-once” donning approach (fit, strap tension, and no mid-task adjustments) can materially reduce preventable touch events.

Control point: “Eyewear failures” are often technique failures—fog-driven adjustments, improvised wipes/solvents, and uncontrolled storage that allows face seals and lenses to contact non-controlled surfaces.

• Product: KleenGuard™ Revolution™ OTG Safety Goggles
• SOSCleanroom SKU: 14399
• Form factor: OTG (fits over most prescription eyewear); adjustable head strap; sealed goggle interface (verify fit on-user)
• Frame design (per PDS): Cross-vent technology; wraparound frame; base curve 5.5
• Face seal / strap (per PDS): Soft, pliable frame gasket and silicone rubber head strap
• Lens material (per PDS): Polycarbonate
• UV protection (per PDS): 99.9% UVA/UVB/UVC protection
• Lens coatings (options listed on PDS): Scratch Resistant Hard Coat; KleenVision™ Anti-Fog
• Performance (per PDS): Manufactured to comply with ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020; Z87+ High Velocity Impact; D3 Splash/Droplet rated
• Packaging: Case quantity 30 goggles (confirm current pack configuration at receiving)

Documentation rule: For controlled/validated programs, base acceptance criteria on current manufacturer documentation and receiving records (not web summaries). Confirm markings, ratings, coating limitations, and cleaning compatibility from the manufacturer PDS before writing the SOP.

• Full-coverage eye protection in controlled environments where touch discipline and fog reduction matter for contamination control.
• OTG use where operators wear prescription eyewear and require a sealed goggle interface rather than open-frame safety glasses.
• Tasks with credible splash/droplet potential where a D3-rated goggle provides more robust droplet control than standard safety glasses (task- and risk-assessment dependent).
• USP <800> HD-facing workflows where eye protection is triggered by risk of splash/spray/spill during handling, deactivation/decontamination, and spill response (per SOP and risk assessment).
• Situations involving masks/respirators and humidity shifts where anti-fog performance can reduce mid-task adjustments and rework.

USP <800> goggle rationale (task-based): In HD programs, sealed goggles are commonly required when there is credible risk of splash/droplet exposure to the eyes. For higher splash potential, a face shield may be layered over goggles so the eyes remain protected by a sealed interface while the full face is shielded (implement per SOP).

1. Fit first, then stop touching: set strap tension and confirm respirator/mask interface before entry; avoid “micro-adjustments” during work.
2. Clean/disinfect per SOP only: use only approved chemistry and approved low-lint wiping materials; avoid paper products and unknown wipes.
3. Protect lens coatings: validate compatibility of cleaners/disinfectants with lens coatings to avoid haze, crazing, or reduced anti-fog performance.
4. Control storage: store eyewear in a clean, designated location (bag/container) to prevent face seal and lens contact with non-controlled surfaces.
5. Inspect before each use: check seal condition, strap integrity, lens clarity, and coating performance; replace when degraded.
6. HD-facing work: if your USP <800> risk assessment triggers goggles for a task, treat eyewear as contaminated after the task until cleaned/decontaminated per SOP.

Method standardization tip: If operators produce different results (fogging, lens streaking, repeated touches), lock four variables in the SOP: pre-fit sequence, cleaning chemistry, wiping material, and storage method.

• Do not substitute eyewear types: if the task requires sealed splash protection, do not replace goggles with open-frame safety glasses.
• Do not improvise chemistry: unapproved solvents/disinfectants can damage lens coatings and create residues that worsen fogging or compromise visibility.
• Do not rely on comfort alone: verify compatibility with masks/respirators and other PPE to avoid seal interference and pressure points.
• Do not use past replacement triggers: scratched/hazy lenses, degraded gaskets, and poor anti-fog performance are operational failures—replace rather than “work through it.”

• Ansell DERMASHIELD™ 73-711 Sterile Neoprene Gloves (ISO 5 / Class 100) — sterile, cleanroom-positioned glove option commonly used where chemical handling and controlled environments overlap (verify task fit per SOP).
• Ansell BioClean™ Ultimate BUPS Sterile Neoprene Gloves (ISO 4 / Class 10) — sterile, higher-control cleanroom glove option for critical handling and controlled cleaning activities (verify task fit per SOP).

Glove discipline: Change gloves when contaminated, torn, or after contacting non-controlled surfaces. During eyewear cleaning, treat gloves as part of the contamination-control system and avoid touching face seals and lenses with bare hands.

For gasket channels, vent features, and tight interfaces where a wipe cannot maintain contact control, use a sterile cleanroom swab to keep cleaning localized and to avoid dragging residues across the lens. Always validate compatibility with lens coatings and approved chemistry in your SOP.

• SOSCleanroom product page (SKU 14399 / Case of 30): Click Here
• Manufacturer PDS (KleenGuard™ Revolution™ OTG Safety Goggle): Click Here
• USP <800> overview (hazardous drugs handling in healthcare): Click Here
• OSHA Hospitals eTool (Pharmacy PPE for hazardous drugs): Click Here
• NIOSH Alert 2004-165 (preventing occupational exposure to hazardous drugs): Click Here
• ISO 14644-1 (classification context): Click Here
• ISO 14644-5 (operations; gowning programme context): Click Here