FSIS Employee Eye and Face Protection 

Instructions on the Use of Hardhat-Compatible Face Shields 

(FSIS-90 - Clear Face Shields and FSIS-90A - Carrier / Adapter) 

ESHG-Safety 

INSTRUCTIONS 

This document provides instructions on use of face shields for eye and face protection as required by 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 29 CFR 1910.132, PPE General 

Requirements and 29 CFR 1910.133, Eye and Face Protection and in compliance with interim guidance from 

OSHA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers and 

Employers. These instructions apply to the use of face shields manufactured by ERB Safety (FSIS-90 and FSIS 

90A) that attach to the hardhats. Note: both FSIS-90 and FSIS-90A are required to assemble a complete face 

shield. 

Face shields should be worn in conjunction with a cloth face covering or disposable face mask, and in 

accordance with the guidelines below. 

Sprays, splashes of fluids, and person-to-person droplet spread present occupational hazards for workers. 

Droplets of fluids can be inhaled, land on broken skin, or deposit on mucus membranes in the mouth, nose, or 

eyes. Once there, the pathogens they carry may infect workers and cause illness. 

To be effective, the face shield should fit comfortably and cover the entire length and width of the face. Users 

issued a face shield should ensure that it is properly disinfected, kept clean, and stored in a safe location after 

each use. Replace the face shield if it becomes damaged, has reduced visibility from scratching, or if 

contaminants cannot be effectively removed by cleaning. 

ASSEMBLY 

Step 1: Remove the Step 2: Beginning at one end, place Step 3: Using the 3 holes at the 

protective film from both the oval holes in the shield over the bottom of the visor, snap the bottom 

sides of the face shield by corresponding latching tab on the reinforcement onto the bottom of 

peeling it away from the headgear and turn the tab the shield. 

corner. Align the latching perpendicular to the hole. Continue 

tabs on the carrier so they this process for all subsequent 

are oriented horizontally. latching tabs. 

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Step 4: Turn the rotating arms on the headgear so they are 

both facing down. Push the tabs at the end of the rotating 

arm into the accessory slots of the safety helmet until they 

audibly click in place. To remove the headgear, it may be 

necessary to push outward on the tabs from underneath 

the accessory slot to clear the bottom of the accessory 

slot. 

PROPER USE 

Face shields must be inspected before each use. To ensure the proper use of a face shield, follow the steps 

below: 

The headgear offers three shield angle settings. To engage 

each one, move the headgear so that it is completely 

raised, completely lowered, or set at a 450 angle.

NOTE: Do not store in direct sunlight or in a manner that applies continued pressure or damages the face 

shield or carrier. 

CLEANING, DE-FOGGING, AND DISINFECTING: 

• Release the shield from the carrier by turning the latching tabs to allow them to pass through the oval 

holes along the top of the shield. Gently wash both components with a mild detergent and a soft cloth 

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(microfiber is recommended), giving attention to the outer surfaces of both parts. Rinse off detergent 

with clean water. Dry both components with a soft cloth. 

• If further disinfecting is desired, the surfaces may be wiped with Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft cloth, 

then allowed to dry. Re-attach the face shield to the carrier. 

• The inner surface of the shield may then be treated with an anti-fog wipe or spray if deemednecessary. 

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