M/BC/CEN/88/4 - PPE: Eye protection

This European standard specifies the scale numbers and transmittance requirements for filters intended to protect operators performing work involving welding, braze-welding, arc gouging and plasma jet cutting. The other applicable requirements for these types of filters are given in EN 166:1995. Guidance on the selection and use of these filters are given in Annex A. The specifications for welding filters with switchable luminous transmittance and welding filters with dual luminous transmittance are given in EN 379:1994.

This European Standard specifies the scale numbers and transmittance requirements for filters for protection against ultraviolet radiation. The other applicable requirements for these types of filters are given in EN 166:1995. Guidance on the selection and use of these filters are given in Annex A. NOTE: The protective filters specified in this standard are not suitable for the direct or indirect observation of an electric arc. For this purpose a welding filter appropriate to the source being observed should be used. Such a filter would not have a scale number less than 6.

This European standard specifies the scale numbers and transmittance requirements for filters intended to protect operators performing work involving welding, braze-welding, arc gouging and plasma jet cutting. The other applicable requirements for these types of filters are given in EN 166:1995. Guidance on the selection and use of these filters are given in Annex A. The specifications for welding filters with switchable luminous transmittance and welding filters with dual luminous transmittance are given in EN 379:1994.

This European Standard specifies the scale numbers and transmittance requirements for filters for protection against infrared radiation.
The other applicable requirements for these types of filters and the frames/mountings to which they are intended to be fitted are given in EN 166.
Guidance on the selection and use of these filters is given in annex B.
NOTE   The protective filters specified in this standard are not suitable for the direct or indirect observation of an electric arc. For this purpose a welding filter appropriate to the source being observed should by used.

This European Standard specifies the scale numbers and transmittance requirements for filters for protection against ultraviolet radiation. The other applicable requirements for these types of filters are given in EN 166:1995. Guidance on the selection and use of these filters are given in Annex A. NOTE: The protective filters specified in this standard are not suitable for the direct or indirect observation of an electric arc. For this purpose a welding filter appropriate to the source being observed should be used. Such a filter would not have a scale number less than 6.

This European Standard specifies the scale numbers and transmittance requirements for filters for protection against infrared radiation.
The other applicable requirements for these types of filters and the frames/mountings to which they are intended to be fitted are given in EN 166.
Guidance on the selection and use of these filters is given in annex B.
NOTE   The protective filters specified in this standard are not suitable for the direct or indirect observation of an electric arc. For this purpose a welding filter appropriate to the source being observed should by used.

Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): UAP of 6 months (TC Res 170/1999) (CC/000124)

Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): UAP of 6 months (TC Res 170/1999) (CC/000124)

This European standard specifies the scale numbers, transmittances and related requirements for sunglare filters for industrial use. Other valid requirements for these types of filters are specified in EN 166.

This European standard specifies the scale numbers, transmittances and related requirements for sunglare filters for industrial use. Other valid requirements for these types of filters are specified in EN 166.

This European Standard specifies the scale numbers, transmittances and related requirements for sunglare filters for industrial use. Other valid requirements for these types of filters are specified in prEN 166.   Selection criteria and information on use of these filters are given in Annex A.   This standard does not apply to filters for protection against radiation from artificial light sources such as those used in solaria. EN 170 applies for these filters.   This standard does not apply to ski goggles for which a separate standard is in preparation or for other types used for leisure activities.  A separate standard for sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use is in preparation.

This European Standard specifies the scale numbers, transmittances and related requirements for sunglare filters for industrial use. Other valid requirements for these types of filters are specified in prEN 166.   Selection criteria and information on use of these filters are given in Annex A.   This standard does not apply to filters for protection against radiation from artificial light sources such as those used in solaria. EN 170 applies for these filters.   This standard does not apply to ski goggles for which a separate standard is in preparation or for other types used for leisure activities.  A separate standard for sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use is in preparation.

This European Standard defines and explains the principal terms used in the field of personal eye-protection in the following (draft) Ens:
EN 166, Personal eye-protection - Specifications.
EN 167, Personal eye-protection - Optical test methods.
EN 168, Personal eye-protection - Non-optical test methods.
EN 169, Personal eye-protection - Filters for welding and related techniques - Transmittance requirements and recommended use.
EN 170, Personal eye-protection - Ultraviolet filters - Transmittance requirements and recommended use.
EN 171, Personal eye-protection - Infrared filters - Transmittance requirements and recommended use.
EN 172, Personal eye-protection - Sunglare filters for industrial use.
EN 173, Personal eye-protection - Visors for motorcycle helmets.
EN 174, Personal eye-protection - Ski goggles for downhill skiing.
EN 175, Personal eye-protection - Equipment for eye and face protection during welding and allied processes.
EN 207, Personal eye-protection - Filters and eye-protectors against laser radiation (laser eye-protectors).
EN 208, Personal eye-protection - Eye-protectors for adjustment work on lasers and laser systems (laser adjustment eye-protectors).
EN 379, Personal eye-protection - Automatic welding filters.
EN 1731, Mesh type eye and face protectors for industrial and non-industrial use against mechanical hazards and/or heat.
EN 1836, Personal eye-protection - Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use.
EN 1938, Personal eye-protection - Goggles for motorcycle and moped users.
EN 12254, Screens for laser working places - Safety requirements and testing.
EN 13178, Personal eye-protection - Eye protectors for snowmobile users.
CR 13464, Guide to selection, use and maintenance of occupational eye and face protectors.
EN 14458, Personal eye-equipment - Faceshields and visors for use with firefighters, and high performance industrial safety helmets used by firefighters, ambulance and emergency services.
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This European Standard defines and explains the principal terms used in the field of personal eye-protection in the following (draft) Ens:
EN 166, Personal eye-protection - Specifications.
EN 167, Personal eye-protection - Optical test methods.
EN 168, Personal eye-protection - Non-optical test methods.
EN 169, Personal eye-protection - Filters for welding and related techniques - Transmittance requirements and recommended use.
EN 170, Personal eye-protection - Ultraviolet filters - Transmittance requirements and recommended use.
EN 171, Personal eye-protection - Infrared filters - Transmittance requirements and recommended use.
EN 172, Personal eye-protection - Sunglare filters for industrial use.
EN 173, Personal eye-protection - Visors for motorcycle helmets.
EN 174, Personal eye-protection - Ski goggles for downhill skiing.
EN 175, Personal eye-protection - Equipment for eye and face protection during welding and allied processes.
EN 207, Personal eye-protection - Filters and eye-protectors against laser radiation (laser eye-protectors).
EN 208, Personal eye-protection - Eye-protectors for adjustment work on lasers and laser systems (laser adjustment eye-protectors).
EN 379, Personal eye-protection - Automatic welding filters.
EN 1731, Mesh type eye and face protectors for industrial and non-industrial use against mechanical hazards and/or heat.
EN 1836, Personal eye-protection - Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use.
EN 1938, Personal eye-protection - Goggles for motorcycle and moped users.
EN 12254, Screens for laser working places - Safety requirements and testing.
EN 13178, Personal eye-protection - Eye protectors for snowmobile users.
CR 13464, Guide to selection, use and maintenance of occupational eye and face protectors.
EN 14458, Personal eye-equipment - Faceshields and visors for use with firefighters, and high performance industrial safety helmets used by firefighters, ambulance and emergency services.
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This European Standard defines and explains the principal terms used in the field of personal eye-protection in the following (draft) ENs:  EN 166 Personal eye-protection - Specifications  EN 167 Personal eye-protection - Optical test methods  EN 168 Personal eye-protection - Non-optical test methods  EN 169 Personal eye-protection - Filters for welding and related techniques - Transmittance requirements and recommended utilisation  EN 170 Personal eye-protection - Ultraviolet filters - Transmittance requirements and recommended utilisation  EN 171 Personal eye-protection - Infrared filters - Transmittance requirements and recommended utilisation  EN 172  Personal eye-protection - Sunglare filters for industrial use  prEN 173  Personal eye-protection - Visors for motorcycle helmets  prEN 174  Personal eye-protection - Ski goggles for downhill skiing   EN 207 Personal eye-protection - Filters and eye-protection against laser radiation  EN 208 Personal eye-protection - Eye-protectors for adjustment work on laser and laser systems (laser adjustment eye-protectors)  EN 379 Personal eye-protection - Welding filters with switchable luminous transmittance and welding filters with dual luminous transmittance  The table in Annex A gives the spectral distribution of solar radiation energy in the infrared spectrum.  The terms and their definitions in this European Standard are based on those in ISO 4007, ISO 31-6 and CIE Publication 17.4. In parts, these definitions have been simplified. Where they have been adopted word for word, reference is made to the source.  ISO 4007 Personal eye-protectors - Vocabulary  ISO 31-6 Quantities and units - Light and related electromagnetic radiations  CIE 17.4 International lighting vocabulary

This European Standard defines and explains the principal terms used in the field of personal eye-protection in the following (draft) ENs:  EN 166 Personal eye-protection - Specifications  EN 167 Personal eye-protection - Optical test methods  EN 168 Personal eye-protection - Non-optical test methods  EN 169 Personal eye-protection - Filters for welding and related techniques - Transmittance requirements and recommended utilisation  EN 170 Personal eye-protection - Ultraviolet filters - Transmittance requirements and recommended utilisation  EN 171 Personal eye-protection - Infrared filters - Transmittance requirements and recommended utilisation  EN 172  Personal eye-protection - Sunglare filters for industrial use  prEN 173  Personal eye-protection - Visors for motorcycle helmets  prEN 174  Personal eye-protection - Ski goggles for downhill skiing   EN 207 Personal eye-protection - Filters and eye-protection against laser radiation  EN 208 Personal eye-protection - Eye-protectors for adjustment work on laser and laser systems (laser adjustment eye-protectors)  EN 379 Personal eye-protection - Welding filters with switchable luminous transmittance and welding filters with dual luminous transmittance  The table in Annex A gives the spectral distribution of solar radiation energy in the infrared spectrum.  The terms and their definitions in this European Standard are based on those in ISO 4007, ISO 31-6 and CIE Publication 17.4. In parts, these definitions have been simplified. Where they have been adopted word for word, reference is made to the source.  ISO 4007 Personal eye-protectors - Vocabulary  ISO 31-6 Quantities and units - Light and related electromagnetic radiations  CIE 17.4 International lighting vocabulary

This European Standard specifies the scale numbers and transmittance requirements for filters intended to protect operators performing work involving welding, braze-welding, arc gouging and plasmajet cutting. The other applicable requirements for these types of filters are given in EN 166. Guidance on the selection and use of these filters is given in Annex A.   The specifications for welding filters with switchable luminous transmittance and welding filters with dual luminous transmittance are given EN 379.

This European Standard specifies the scale numbers and transmittance requirements for filters for protection against ultraviolet radiation. The other applicable requirements for these types of filters are given in EN 166. Guidance on the selection and use of these filters is given in Annex A.  Note: The protective filters specified in this standard are not suitable for the direct or indirect observation of an electric arc. For this purpose a welding filter appropriate to the source being observed should be used. Such a filter would not have a scale number less than 6.

This European Standard specifies the scale numbers and transmittance requirements for filters intended to protect operators performing work involving welding, braze-welding, arc gouging and plasmajet cutting. The other applicable requirements for these types of filters are given in EN 166. Guidance on the selection and use of these filters is given in Annex A.   The specifications for welding filters with switchable luminous transmittance and welding filters with dual luminous transmittance are given EN 379.

This European Standard specifies the scale numbers and transmittance requirements for filters for protection against infra-red radiation. The other applicable requirements for these types of filters are given in EN 166. Guidance on the selection and use of these filters is given in Annex A.

This European Standard specifies the scale numbers and transmittance requirements for filters for protection against ultraviolet radiation. The other applicable requirements for these types of filters are given in EN 166. Guidance on the selection and use of these filters is given in Annex A.  Note: The protective filters specified in this standard are not suitable for the direct or indirect observation of an electric arc. For this purpose a welding filter appropriate to the source being observed should be used. Such a filter would not have a scale number less than 6.

This European Standard specifies optical test methods for eye-protectors, the requirements for which are contained in other ENs. Alternative methods may be used if shown to be equivalent.   Non-optical test methods are given in EN 168.   A definition of terms is given in EN 165.

This standard specifies non-optical test methods for eye-protectors, the requirements for which are contained in other Europan Standards. Alternative test methods may be used if shown to be equivalent.   The optical test methods are given in EN 167.   A definition of terms is given in EN 165.

This standard applies to all types of personal eye-protectors used against various hazards, as encountered in industry, laboratories, educational establishments, DIY activities, etc. which are likely to damage the eye or impair vision, with the exception of nuclear radiation, X-rays, laser beams and low temperature infra-red (IR) radiation emitted by low temperature sources.  The requirements of this standard do not apply to eye-protectors for which separate and complete standards exist, such as laser eye-protectors, sunglasses for general use, etc. unless such standards make specific reference to this standard.  Eye-protectors fitted with prescription lenses are not excluded from the field of application. The refractive power tolerances and other special characteristics dependent upon the prescription requirements are specified in ISO/DIS 8980-1 and ISO/DIS 8980-2.

This European Standard specifies the scale numbers and transmittance requirements for filters for protection against infra-red radiation. The other applicable requirements for these types of filters are given in EN 166. Guidance on the selection and use of these filters is given in Annex A.

This standard applies to all types of personal eye-protectors used against various hazards, as encountered in industry, laboratories, educational establishments, DIY activities, etc. which are likely to damage the eye or impair vision, with the exception of nuclear radiation, X-rays, laser beams and low temperature infra-red (IR) radiation emitted by low temperature sources.  The requirements of this standard do not apply to eye-protectors for which separate and complete standards exist, such as laser eye-protectors, sunglasses for general use, etc. unless such standards make specific reference to this standard.  Eye-protectors fitted with prescription lenses are not excluded from the field of application. The refractive power tolerances and other special characteristics dependent upon the prescription requirements are specified in ISO/DIS 8980-1 and ISO/DIS 8980-2.

This standard specifies non-optical test methods for eye-protectors, the requirements for which are contained in other Europan Standards. Alternative test methods may be used if shown to be equivalent.   The optical test methods are given in EN 167.   A definition of terms is given in EN 165.

This European Standard specifies optical test methods for eye-protectors, the requirements for which are contained in other ENs. Alternative methods may be used if shown to be equivalent.   Non-optical test methods are given in EN 168.   A definition of terms is given in EN 165.