When your office is fifty feet off the ground and surrounded by swinging chainsaws, flying bark and falling limbs, protecting your eyes isn’t optional — it’s essential. Whether you’re climbing in the canopy or working the ground crew, safety glasses for arborist work are a vital part of your PPE kit.
Out of any trade that risks eye injury, arborists face some of the highest odds. Every cut, climb and cleanup exposes you to hazards that can permanently damage your vision — from sawdust and splinters to wood chips, tensioned branches and stray debris.
Why Arborists Need Serious Eye Protection
Mesh face shields are great for heavy-cutting jobs and high-risk tasks, but they’re not practical to wear all day. That’s where quality safety glasses come in — offering impact protection, anti-fog clarity and comfort you can wear from dawn to dusk.
For most arborists, the ideal setup is wearing safety glasses under your mesh face shield. This double layer not only adds protection but also helps reduce glare in bright, overhead conditions.
And while ANSI-rated, Z87+ compliant, shatter-resistant lenses are non-negotiable for impact defense, that’s only part of the equation. Keeping your sight clear — free of glare and fog — is equally important. Glare from sunlit branches or reflective surfaces can cause headaches, fatigue and distractions that compromise safety. Fogged lenses, on the other hand, can make it impossible to see what you’re cutting — leading some to remove their glasses altogether.
Edge designs safety glasses that rise to the challenges arborists face every day. Our eyewear isn’t just compliant — it’s built for comfort, clarity and confidence in the toughest conditions. Here are two standout styles that have earned their place in the canopy.
Defiance
The Defiance is one of our most popular styles — and for good reason. It delivers bold, all-day comfort with a look that says “weekend-ready” but a build that’s 100% jobsite-tough. With its ANSI Z87+ rating, shatter-resistant frame and optional Vapor Shield anti-fog and polarized lenses, the Defiance is as versatile as it is durable.
Our new AP+ lens technology takes visibility even further, cutting through glare and filtering blue light to improve contrast and focus — especially helpful when scanning branches and rope lines high above the ground.
Whether you’re harnessed up, running a saw or just grabbing lunch between climbs, the Defiance has your back (and your eyes).
Dawson
For arborists who need rugged reliability without the price tag, the Dawson delivers. It’s no-nonsense, ANSI-rated eye protection with an ultra-tough frame built to take a beating.
Available with Vapor Shield anti-fog lenses, the Dawson keeps your vision clear in humid or high-exertion conditions — no sprays, wipes or coatings required. And with the addition of polarized lenses and our AP+ technology, it reduces glare and harsh blue light, helping you maintain crisp, comfortable visibility from sunrise to sundown.
Affordable. Durable. Fog-free. The Dawson makes dependable eye protection accessible to every arborist.
Built for the Canopy, Trusted on the Ground
Tree work is unpredictable — your eyewear shouldn’t be. Edge safety glasses are engineered to handle the toughest days on the job with optical clarity that keeps you focused and safe.
Whether you’re pruning branches, rigging lines or grinding stumps, protect your vision with safety glasses designed for arborists who see the world from a higher perspective.
See clearly. Work confidently. Believe in Safety.