ASTM F803-19
(Specification)Standard Specification for Eye Protectors for Selected Sports
Standard Specification for Eye Protectors for Selected Sports
ABSTRACT
This specification covers eye protectors, designed for use by players of racket sports, women's lacrosse, field hockey, basketball, baseball, and soccer that minimize or significantly reduce injury to the eye and adnexa due to impact and penetration by racket-sport rackets and balls, women's lacrosse and field hockey sticks and balls, baseballs, soccer balls, hands, elbows, and fingers. Protective eyewear offers protection only to the eyes and does not protect other parts of the head. Protectors are divided into four types depending on their design characteristics as follows: Type I—A protector with the lens or lenses and frame frontpiece molded as one unit. Frame temples or other devices, such as straps, to affix the lens/frontpiece may be separate pieces; Type II—A protector with a single lens or lenses, either plano or prescription, mounted in a frame that was manufactured as a separate unit; Type III—A protector without a lens; and Type IV—A full or partial face shield. Materials shall be tested using optical tests such as field of view, optical quality, luminous transmittance, prismatic deviation measurements, haze, refractive power measurements, surface imperfections and internal defects, and alternate optical tests; and mechanical tests such as high velocity impact resistance, and projectile simulator test. In addition, the individual grades shall conform to the general, and performance requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers eye protectors, designed for use by players of basketball, baseball, and soccer to minimize or significantly reduce injury to the eye and adnexa due to impact and penetration by baseballs and softballs, basketballs, soccer balls, hands, elbows, and fingers. Protective eyewear offers protection only to the eyes and adnexa and does not protect other parts of the head.
1.2 Protectors are divided into three types depending on their design characteristics.
1.3 This specification applies to eye protectors for use by wearers of corrective lenses and also by those players who do not require prescription eyewear. (Warning—Polycarbonate or Trivex spectacle lenses should be used if spectacles are worn under protective eyewear.)
1.4 In this standard, the use of the words “shall” or “must” indicates a mandatory requirement. The word “should” indicates a recommendation.
1.5 Failure of the product occurs when the protector is unable to meet the general, mechanical, and optical (if applicable) requirements of the standard.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. Metric units of measurement in this specification are in accordance with the International System of Units (SI). If a value for measurement as given in this specification is followed by an equivalent value in other units, the first stated is to be regarded as the requirement. A given equivalent value may be approximate.
1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portions, Sections 9 – 11, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F803 −19 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Eye Protectors for Selected Sports
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF803;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 This specification covers eye protectors, designed for
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
use by players of basketball, baseball, and soccer to minimize
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
or significantly reduce injury to the eye and adnexa due to
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
impact and penetration by baseballs and softballs, basketballs,
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
soccer balls, hands, elbows, and fingers. Protective eyewear
offers protection only to the eyes and adnexa and does not
2. Referenced Documents
protect other parts of the head.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 Protectors are divided into three types depending on
D1003Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance
their design characteristics.
of Transparent Plastics
1.3 This specification applies to eye protectors for use by
F1776SpecificationforEyeProtectiveDevicesforPaintball
wearers of corrective lenses and also by those players who do
Sports
notrequireprescriptioneyewear.(Warning—Polycarbonateor
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2.2 American National Standards:
Trivex spectacle lenses should be used if spectacles are worn
ANSI Z80.1Requirements for First-Quality Prescription
under protective eyewear.)
Ophthalmic Lenses
1.4 In this standard, the use of the words “shall” or “must”
ANSI Z80.3Requirements for Nonprescription Sunglasses
indicates a mandatory requirement. The word “should” indi-
and Fashion Eyewear
cates a recommendation.
ANSI Z87.1Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye
and Face Protectors
1.5 Failure of the product occurs when the protector is
unable to meet the general, mechanical, and optical (if appli- 2.3 Federal Standard:
cable) requirements of the standard. National Institute of Standards and Technology Special
Technical Publication 374Method for Determining the
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
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Resolving Power of Photographic Lenses (1973)
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
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2.4 Canadian National Standard:
only. Metric units of measurement in this specification are in
CAN/CSA-Z262.6Specifications for facially featured head-
accordance with the International System of Units (SI). If a
forms
valueformeasurementasgiveninthisspecificationisfollowed
by an equivalent value in other units, the first stated is to be
3. Terminology
regarded as the requirement.Agiven equivalent value may be
approximate.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 binocular, adj—relating to the field of view which is
1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
test methods portions, Sections9–11, of this specification: shared by both eyes simultaneously; also any simultaneous
activity of the two eyes.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety,
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health, and environmental practices and determine the appli- For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
cability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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Subcommittee F08.57 on Eye Safety for Sports. Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2019. Published October 2019. Originally Bureau Dr., Stop 3460, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-3460.
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approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F803–14. DOI: Available from Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 5060 Spectrum Way,
10.1520/F0803-19. Mississauga, ON L4W 5N6, Canada, http://www.csa.ca.
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F803 − 14 F803 − 19 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Eye Protectors for Selected Sports
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F803; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers eye protectors, designed for use by players of racket sports, women’s lacrosse, field hockey,
basketball, baseball, and soccer thatto minimize or significantly reduce injury to the eye and adnexa due to impact and penetration
by racket-sport rackets and balls, women’s lacrosse and field hockey sticks and balls, baseballs, baseballs and softballs, basketballs,
soccer balls, hands, elbows, and fingers. Protective eyewear offers protection only to the eyes and adnexa and does not protect other
parts of the head.
1.2 Protectors are divided into three types depending on their design characteristics.
1.3 This specification applies to eye protectors for use by wearers of corrective lenses and also by those players who do not
require prescription eyewear. (Warning—Polycarbonate or Trivex spectacle lenses should be used if spectacles are worn under
protective eyewear.)
1.4 In this standard, the use of the words “shall” or “must” indicates a mandatory requirement. The word “should” indicates a
recommendation.
1.5 Failure of the product occurs when the protector is unable to meet the general, mechanical, and optical (if applicable)
requirements of the standard.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
Metric units of measurement in this specification are in accordance with the International System of Units (SI). If a value for
measurement as given in this specification is followed by an equivalent value in other units, the first stated is to be regarded as
the requirement. A given equivalent value may be approximate.
1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portions, Sections 9 – 11, of this specification: This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the applicability
of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports
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2.2 American National Standards:
ANSI Z80.1 Requirements for First-Quality Prescription Ophthalmic Lenses
ANSI Z80.3 Requirements for Nonprescription Sunglasses and Fashion Eyewear
ANSI Z87.1 Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protectors
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.57 on Eye Safety for Sports.
Current edition approved June 1, 2014Oct. 1, 2019. Published September 2014October 2019. Originally approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 20112014
as F803 – 11.F803 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/F0803-14.10.1520/F0803-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.3 Federal Standard:
National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Technical Publication 374 Method for Determining the Resolving Power
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of Photographic Lenses (1973)
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2.4 Canadian National Standard:
CAN/CSA-Z262.6 Specifications for
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