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M/BC/CEN/88/5 - PPE: Face (& eye) protection

Order for standardization concerning Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) - face (and eye) protection

This mandate concerns the revision of European standards related to personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically focusing on face and eye protection. It directs the European Standardization Organizations (CEN) to update relevant standards to ensure enhanced safety, performance, and regulatory compliance of PPE products in these categories. The revision aims to reflect technological advancements and align with current safety requirements, supporting the protection of users against occupational hazards. The mandate refers to the work of CEN Technical Committee 136 as per resolution reference 196/2003.

Purpose

This mandate addresses the revision of existing European Standards (ENs) and European Prestandards (ENVs) related to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), specifically focusing on face and eye protection. The goal is to ensure that the standards remain up-to-date, relevant, and aligned with current safety requirements and technological developments.

Standardisation request

The mandate requests the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), specifically Technical Committee 136 (CEN/TC 136), to revise the existing standards concerning face and eye protection within the PPE category. This involves reviewing and updating European Standards and Prestandards to enhance safety, performance, and compatibility with regulatory frameworks.

Expected deliverables

  • Revised versions of applicable ENs and ENVs related to face and eye protection PPE.
  • Updated technical specifications that reflect current safety needs and technological advances.
  • Enhanced clarity and usability of standards for manufacturers, regulators, and users.
  • Support for compliance with EU PPE legislation and facilitation of free movement of compliant products within the internal market.

Context

The mandate is a revision of previous standardization work reflected in resolution CEN/TC 136 196/2003. As PPE standards are critical for ensuring the health and safety of workers and consumers, periodic updates help maintain the effectiveness and relevance of these protective devices. The focus on face and eye protection reflects ongoing concerns for occupational safety and regulatory harmonisation across EU Member States.

This mandate covers the standardisation of personal protective equipment specifically related to face and eye protection. It involves revising existing European standards for products designed to protect the face and eyes from hazards, ensuring safety and compliance in this sector. The work relates to PPE used in various sectors requiring face and eye safety equipment.

General Information

Organization
CEN - CEN European Committee for Standardization
Status
Confirmed
Resolution Reference
CEN/TC 136 196/2003
Resolution Date
29-Apr-2003
Type Of Decision
Revision of ENs/ENVs

Related Directives

89/686/EEC - Personal protective equipment (PPE)
96/58/EC - Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)
Standardization Organization
ICS
Technical Committee
Directive
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SIST
SIST EN 379:2003(Main)
Personal eye-protection - Automatic welding filters
EN 379:2003

This European standard specifies requirements for automatic welding filters which switch their luminous transmittance to a lower predetermined value when a welding arc is ignited (referred to as welding filters with switchable scale numbers). It also specifies requirements for automatic welding filters which switch their luminous transmittance to a lower value, where the lower value of luminous transmittance is set automatically in dependence on the illuminance generated by the welding arc (referred to as welding filters with automatic scale number setting).
The requirements of this standard apply if such a filter is to be used for continuous viewing of the welding process, (including gas welding and cutting), and if it is to be used only during the period when the arc is being ignited.
These filters are used in welders' eye protectors or are fixed to equipment.
If they are to be used in welders' eye protectors, other applicable requirements for these types of filters are given in EN 166. The requirements for the frames/mountings to which they are intended to be fitted are given in EN 175.
Guidance on the selection and use of these filters is given in annex A.
The specifications for welding filters without switchable luminous transmittance are given in EN 169.
The specifications for welding filters without switchable luminous transmittance are given in prEN 169:2001.

  • Standard
    22 pages
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CEN
EN 379:2003(Main)
Personal eye-protection - Automatic welding filters
SIST EN 379:2003

This European standard specifies requirements for automatic welding filters which switch their luminous transmittance to a lower predetermined value when a welding arc is ignited (referred to as welding filters with switchable scale numbers). It also specifies requirements for automatic welding filters which switch their luminous transmittance to a lower value, where the lower value of luminous transmittance is set automatically in dependence on the illuminance generated by the welding arc (referred to as welding filters with automatic scale number setting).
The requirements of this standard apply if such a filter is to be used for continuous viewing of the welding process, (including gas welding and cutting), and if it is to be used only during the period when the arc is being ignited.
These filters are used in welders' eye protectors or are fixed to equipment.
If they are to be used in welders' eye protectors, other applicable requirements for these types of filters are given in EN 166. The requirements for the frames/mountings to which they are intended to be fitted are given in EN 175.
Guidance on the selection and use of these filters is given in annex A.
The specifications for welding filters without switchable luminous transmittance are given in EN 169.
The specifications for welding filters without switchable luminous transmittance are given in prEN 169:2001.

  • Standard
    22 pages
    English language
    e-Library read for
    1 day
SIST
SIST EN 379:1996/A1:1999(Amendment)
Specification for welding filters with switchable luminous transmittance and welding filters with dual luminous transmittance
EN 379:1994/A1:1998
  • Amendment
    4 pages
    English language
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    1 day
SIST
SIST EN 379:1996(Main)
Specification for welding filters with switchable luminous transmittance and welding filters with dual luminous transmittance
EN 379:1994

This European Standard specifies requirements for welding filters which automatically switch their luminous transmittance to a lower value when a welding arc is ignited (referred to as welding filters with switchable scale numbers). The requirements of this standard apply if such a filter is to be used for continuous viewing of the welding process and if it is to be used only during the period when the arc is being ignited.  This standards also specifies requirements for welding filters with zones of differing luminous transmittance (referred to as welding filters with dual scale number).  These filters are used in welders' eye protectors (as specified in standards in preparation or are fixed to equipment).

  • Standard
    13 pages
    English language
    e-Library read for
    1 day
CEN
EN 379:1994/A1:1998(Amendment)
Specification for welding filters with switchable luminous transmittance and welding filters with dual luminous transmittance
SIST EN 379:1996/A1:1999
  • Amendment
    4 pages
    English language
    e-Library read for
    1 day
CEN
EN 379:1994(Main)
Specification for welding filters with switchable luminous transmittance and welding filters with dual luminous transmittance
SIST EN 379:1996

This European Standard specifies requirements for welding filters which automatically switch their luminous transmittance to a lower value when a welding arc is ignited (referred to as welding filters with switchable scale numbers). The requirements of this standard apply if such a filter is to be used for continuous viewing of the welding process and if it is to be used only during the period when the arc is being ignited.  This standards also specifies requirements for welding filters with zones of differing luminous transmittance (referred to as welding filters with dual scale number).  These filters are used in welders' eye protectors (as specified in standards in preparation or are fixed to equipment).

  • Standard
    13 pages
    English language
    e-Library read for
    1 day
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Frequently Asked Questions

A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.

M/BC/CEN/88/5 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Order for standardization concerning Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) - face (and eye) protection". Order for standardization concerning Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) - face (and eye) protection There are 6 standards developed under this mandate.

Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.