Safety goggles protects eyes from chemical splashes or sprays.
For the highest level of protection, safety goggles that completely cover the eye and eye socket and seal against the face are recommended.
Safety goggles should meet the requirements of the Standard for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection ANSI Z87.1-2003.
Safety goggles prove very handy to those involved with fire fighting as these people confront highly intense flames and other flying sparks or sharp objects that could very easily blind a person if it comes in contact with ones eye.