ASTM F1776-09
(Specification)Standard Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports
Standard Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports
ABSTRACT
This specification applies to eye protective devices, designed for use by players of the sport of paintball that minimize or significantly reduce injury to the eye and adnexa due to impact and penetration of paintballs. Field of view, refractive tolerances, astigmatism, power imbalance, prism imbalance, vertical imbalance, horizontal imbalances, luminous transmittance, haze, optical quality, and physical lens defects of the eye protective devices shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification applies to eye, face, and head protective devices, designed for use by players of the sport of paintball, which minimize or significantly reduce injury to the eye, adnexa of eye, face, and head due to paintball impact or penetration, or both.
1.2 EHPDs by nature provide three types of protection. The first type of protection is for the eyes and adnexa of eye and not necessarily for any other parts of the face or head. The second type of protection adds coverage for the ears and face. The third type of coverage adds cranial coverage in addition to that provided to types II and III. These coverage types are defined in Section 8.
1.3 This specification does not limit the wearing of eyeglasses or contact lenses when used in conjunction with the EHPD.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F1776 – 09
Standard Specification for
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Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1776; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Thisisthespecificationforeye,face,andheadprotectivedevices,orEHPD,tobeusedinthesport
ofpaintball.Paintballisasportthat,likeallsports,hasintrinsichazards.Thesehazardsincludebeing
hit by paintballs. Protective equipment cannot eliminate all injuries but will substantially reduce their
severity and frequency. Participation in this sport by a player implies acceptance of injury risk. The
goal of protective equipment is to minimize the risk of injury.
Performance requirements are presented and are intended to minimize injury with minimal
impairment of the form and appeal of the sport. This specification is subject to revision as indicated
by subsequent injury statistics.
Theimpactrequirementsaredesignedtogiveeye,adnexaofeye,andheadprotectionfrompaintball
impacts likely to be encountered under game conditions. While the EHPD also may protect the user
from other potential impacts, such as running into tree branches, there are many conceivable impacts,
including falls from heights, which could exceed the specification and result in eye injury despite the
use of the EHPD.
1. Scope priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 This specification applies to eye, face, and head protec-
tive devices, designed for use by players of the sport of
2. Referenced Documents
paintball, which minimize or significantly reduce injury to the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
eye, adnexa of eye, face, and head due to paintball impact or
C1027 Test Method for Determining Visible Abrasion Re-
penetration, or both.
sistance of Glazed Ceramic Tile
1.2 EHPDs by nature provide three types of protection.The
D1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance
firsttypeofprotectionisfortheeyesandadnexaofeyeandnot
of Transparent Plastics
necessarily for any other parts of the face or head. The second
F803 Specification for Eye Protectors for Selected Sports
type of protection adds coverage for the ears and face. The
F1979 Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport of
third type of coverage adds cranial coverage in addition to that
Paintball
provided to types II and III. These coverage types are defined
2.2 ANSI Standards:
in Section 8.
ANSI Z80.3 Requirements for Nonprescription Sunglasses
1.3 This specification does not limit the wearing of eye-
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and Fashion Eyewear
glasses or contact lenses when used in conjunction with the
ANSI Z87.1 Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye
EHPD.
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and Face Protectors
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
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2.3 Federal Standards:
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
No. 406
only.
No. 3022
1.5 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 appro-
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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
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
EquipmentandFacilitiesandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF08.57on the ASTM website.
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Eye Safety for Sports. Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2009. Published March 2009. Originally 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F1776–01. DOI: AvailablefromStandardizationDocumentsOrderDesk,Bldg.4SectionD,700
10.1520/F1776-09. Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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2.4 CSA Standard: 3.1.16.1 Discussion—The most common configurations for
CSA Z262.6 Specifications for Facially Featured Head- lenses are single pane and thermal double pane. Thermal
forms double pane lenses are usually constructed from a single pane
lenswhichhasasecondclearairtightthermalbarrieraffixedto
3. Terminology
it to reduce the effects of lens fogging. Some lenses also are
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
treated with chemical solutions to reduce lens fogging.
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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.
An American National Standard
Designation:F1776–01 Designation: F 1776 – 09
Standard Specification for
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Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1776; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Thisisthespecificationforeye,face,andheadprotectivedevices,orEHPD,tobeusedinthesport
ofpaintball.Paintballisasportthat,likeallsports,hasintrinsichazards.Thesehazardsincludebeing
hit by paintballs. Protective equipment cannot eliminate all injuries but will substantially reduce their
severity and frequency. Participation in this sport by a player implies acceptance of injury risk. The
goal of protective equipment is to minimize the risk of injury.
Performance requirements are presented and are intended to minimize injury with minimal
impairment of the form and appeal of the sport. This specification is subject to revision as indicated
by subsequent injury statistics.
The impact requirements are designed to give eye, adnexa of eye, and adnexalhead protection from
paintball impacts likely to be encountered under game conditions. While the EHPD also may protect
the user from other potential impacts, such as running into tree branches, there are many conceivable
impacts, including falls from heights, which could exceed the specification and result in eye injury
despite the use of the EHPD.
1. Scope
1.1This specification applies to eye protective devices, designed for use by players of the sport of paintball, that minimize or
significantly reduce injury to the eye and adnexa due to impact and penetration of paintballs.
1.2Eye protective devices meeting the requirements of this specification offer protection to the eyes and adnexa and not
necessarily to any other parts of the head.
1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4
1.1 This specification applies to eye, face, and head protective devices, designed for use by players of the sport of paintball,
which minimize or significantly reduce injury to the eye, adnexa of eye, face, and head due to paintball impact or penetration, or
both.
1.2 EHPDs by nature provide three types of protection. The first type of protection is for the eyes and adnexa of eye and not
necessarily for any other parts of the face or head. The second type of protection adds coverage for the ears and face. The third
typeofcoverageaddscranialcoverageinadditiontothatprovidedtotypesIIandIII.ThesecoveragetypesaredefinedinSection
8.
1.3 This specification does not limit the wearing of eyeglasses or contact lenses when used in conjunction with the EHPD.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.5This specification does not limit the wearing of eyeglasses or contact lenses when used in conjunction with the EPD.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.57 on Eye
Safety for Sports.
Current edition approved May 10, 2001. Published September 2001. Originally published as F 1776–97. Last previous edition F 1776–99a.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2009. Published March 2009. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F1776–01.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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D1003ASTM Standards:
C1027 Test Method for Determining Visible Abrasion Resistance of Glazed Ceramic Tile
D1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
F803 Specification for Eye Protectors for Selected Sports Specification for Eye Protectors for Selected Sports
F1979 Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport of Paintball
2.2 ANSI Standards:
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Z80.3ANSI Z80.3 Requirements for Nonprescription Sunglasse
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