EN 174:2001
(Main)Personal eye-protection - Ski goggles for downhill skiing
Personal eye-protection - Ski goggles for downhill skiing
This European Standard is applicable to ski goggles which are used for eye-protection during downhill skiing and other downhill activities, like snowboard.
For snow mobile use EN 13178 applies.
Persönlicher Augenschutz - Skibrillen für alpinen Skilauf
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Skibrillen, die zum Augenschutz beim alpinen Skilauf und bei anderen Abfahrtssportarten, wie Snowboards, verwendet werden.
Bei der Benutzung von Motorschlitten gilt EN 13178.
Protection individuelle de l'oeil - Masques pour le ski alpin
La présente Norme européenne est applicable aux masques utilisés pour la protection oculaire pendant le ski alpin et pendant des activités similaires, comme le snowboard.
Pour l'utilisation de motoneiges, l'EN 13178 s'applique.
Osebno varovanje oči - Smučarska očala
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 10-Apr-2001
- Withdrawal Date
- 18-Nov-2025
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 85 - Eye-protective equipment
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 85/WG 1 - Sunglare eye protectors
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 25-May-2022
- Completion Date
- 19-Nov-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 19-Nov-2025
- Effective Date
- 19-Nov-2025
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2022
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 174:2001 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Personal eye-protection - Ski goggles for downhill skiing". This standard covers: This European Standard is applicable to ski goggles which are used for eye-protection during downhill skiing and other downhill activities, like snowboard. For snow mobile use EN 13178 applies.
This European Standard is applicable to ski goggles which are used for eye-protection during downhill skiing and other downhill activities, like snowboard. For snow mobile use EN 13178 applies.
EN 174:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 174:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 174:1996, EN ISO 18526-2:2020, EN ISO 18526-3:2020, EN ISO 18527-1:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 174:2001 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/90/2. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Persönlicher Augenschutz - Skibrillen für alpinen SkilaufProtection individuelle de l'oeil - Masques pour le ski alpinPersonal eye-protection - Ski goggles for downhill skiing97.220.20Oprema za zimske športeWinter sports equipment13.340.20Varovalna oprema za glavoHead protective equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 174:2001SIST EN 174:2001en01-december-2001SIST EN 174:2001SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 174April 2001ICS 13.340.20Supersedes EN 174:1996English versionPersonal eye-protection - Ski goggles for downhill skiingProtection individuelle de l'oeil - Masques pour le ski alpinPersönlicher Augenschutz - Skibrillen für alpinen SkilaufThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 February 2001.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 174:2001 ESIST EN 174:2001
Page 2EN 174:2001ContentsPageForeword.31Scope.42Normative references.43Terms and definitions.44Requirements for design and manufacture.44.1General requirements.44.2Materials.44.3Sit and fit.44.4Ventilation.55Other requirements.55.1Optical requirements.55.1.1Field of vision.55.1.2Lens requirements.55.2Mechanical strength.75.3Protection against water and snow.75.4Resistance to ignition.75.5Suitability for cleaning and care.75.6Optional specifications.85.6.1Resistance to surface damage by fine particles.85.6.2Resistance to fogging of oculars.85.6.3Enhanced infrared absorption of oculars.86Testing.86.1General remarks.86.2Field of vision.96.3Reduced luminance coefficient.116.4Resistance to ultraviolet radiation.116.5Mechanical strength.116.5.1Apparatus.116.5.2Procedure.127Information supplied by the manufacturers.13Annex A (informative) Uncertainty of measurement and results interpretation.14A.1Test report and uncertainty of measurement.14Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or otherprovisions of EU directives.17Bibliography.18SIST EN 174:2001
Page 3EN 174:2001ForewordThis European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 85, "personal eye-protection" thesecretariat of which is held by AFNOR.This European Standard replaces EN 174:1996.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text orby endorsement, at the latest by October 2001, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latestby October 2001.This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the EuropeanFree Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,Switzerland and the United Kingdom.SIST EN 174:2001
Page 4EN 174:20011 ScopeThis European Standard is applicable to ski goggles which are used for eye-protection during downhill skiing andother downhill activities, like snowboard.For snow mobile use EN 13178 applies.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. Fordated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this EuropeanStandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 165, Personal eye-protection – Vocabulary.EN 167:20011), Personal eye-protection - Optical test methods.EN 168:20011), Personal eye-protection - Non-optical test methods.EN 1836:1997, Personal eye-protection - Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use.EN 13178, Personal eye-protection - Eye protectors for snow mobile users3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions of EN 165 and of EN 1836:1997 apply.4 Requirements for design and manufacture4.1 General requirementsSki goggles shall be free from sharp edges or other defects which are likely to cause discomfort or injury duringintended use. This is checked by visual inspection.4.2 MaterialsNo parts of the ski goggle which are in contact with the wearer shall be made of materials that are known to causeirritation, allergic or toxic reaction in a normal state of health amongst a significant proportion of users.This is checked by the inspection of the information supplied by the manufacturer.NOTERare or idiosyncratic reaction to any material may occur and may indicate the need for the individual to avoidparticular types of material. Adverse skin reaction may be due to other causes, e.g. excessive contact pressure.4.3 Sit and fitSki goggles shall sit reliably when used as intended and adapted to the contours of the face. The surfaces incontact with the face shall be made of soft flexible material. The head strap shall be designed to be flexible oradjustable and sit securely on the back of the head or the helmet. The head strap assembly shall withstand anystress which occurs during proper use without tearing or being permanently deformed. This is checked by visualinspection.
1) To be published.SIST EN 174:2001
Page 5EN 174:20014.4 VentilationDesign measures shall ensure that the inside of the ski goggles is well ventilated during skiing.This is checked by visual inspection.NOTEThe necessary rate of air exchange and the design of the ventilation openings depend heavily on the weather, styleof skiing and the individual conditions (e.g. sweating), which means that generally applicable requirements cannot be stipulated.5 Other requirements5.1 Optical requirements5.1.1 Field of visionThe size of the field of vision is defined in conjunction with the head-form as given in clause 17 of EN 168:2001.Ski goggles shall exhibit a minimum field of vision defined by the two ellipses in Figure 1 when placed and centeredat a distance of 25 mm from the surface of the eyes of the head-form. The horizontal axis shall be parallel to and0,7 mm below the height of the line connecting the centres of the two eyes. The plane of the ellipses shall beparallel to the back flat portion of the head-form.The horizontal length of the ellipses shall be of 32 mm, the vertical width of the ellipses shall be of 25 mm. Thecentre distance of the two ellipses shall be d = c + 20 mm, where c is the pupillary distance. The pupillary distanceis 64 mm, if not specified differently by the manufacturer.The test shall be carried out in accordance with 6.2.Dimensions in millimetresFigure 1 - Definition of the field of vision5.1.2 Lens requirementsThe lens requirements are summarised in Tables 1 and 2.SIST EN 174:2001
Page 6EN 174:2001Table 1 - Requirements for lenses used in ski goggles for downhill skiingOptical powerIn accordance with 4.2 of EN 1836:1997TransmittanceIn accordance with Table 2 and 6.1 of EN 1836:1997Variations in luminous transmittanceIn accordance with 4.1.2.1 of EN 1836:1997Diffusion of light class 1
1,0 cdmlx/2 in accordance with6.3Maximum reduced luminance coefficientDiffusion of light class 2
2,0 cdmlx/2 in accordance with6.3Quality of material and surfaceIn accordance with 4.4 of EN 1836:1997a) Maximum relative change in the luminoustransmittance in accordance with 6.4 5 % for filters of category S0 10 % for filters of category S1 20 % for filters of all other categoriesb) Maximum reduced luminance coefficient in accordancewith 6.4Diffusion of light class 11, 0 cdmlx/2Resistance to ultraviolet radiationDiffusion of light class 22, 0 cdmlx/2Table 2 - Permissi
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EN 174:2001の標準は、ダウンヒルスキー及びその他のダウンヒルアクティビティにおいて使用されるスキーゴーグルの為の個人用目保護に関するもので、非常に重要な役割を果たしています。この文書は、スキーゴーグルが眼を保護するために必要な基準を明確に定義しており、使用者の安全を確保するためのガイドラインを提供しています。 この標準の強みは、ダウンヒルスキーに特化した目保護製品としての機能性にあります。スキーゴーグルは、雪や風、紫外線からの保護を目的として設計されており、使用者が快適かつ安全にサポートされることを保証します。また、文書は最新の技術基準を組み込んでおり、目の保護品質を向上させるために必要な材料や設計仕様が詳細に述べられています。 EN 174:2001は、スキーを楽しむ際の個人用目保護についての指針を提供し、使用者の視界を確保しながら、滑走時の事故を未然に防ぐことに寄与しているため、その実用的な関連性も非常に高いです。スキーゴーグルに求められる強度や耐久性、快適性などを評価し、業界標準となる要素を網羅しているこの文書は、安全にスキーを楽しむために欠かせない基盤といえるでしょう。 このように、SIST EN 174:2001は、ダウンヒルスキーのシーンでの目保護規格としての重要性を強調し、使用者の安全を確実に確保するための信頼性の高い標準となっています。
Die Norm SIST EN 174:2001 legt spezifische Anforderungen und Prüfmethoden für Skibrillen fest, die zum Augenschutz beim Abfahrtski und ähnlichen Aktivitäten wie Snowboardfahren eingesetzt werden. Die Norm zielt darauf ab, die Sicherheit und den Komfort der Benutzer zu gewährleisten, indem sie sicherstellt, dass die Skibrillen einen effektiven Schutz vor UV-Strahlung, Blendeffekten und mechanischen Einwirkungen bieten. Eine der Stärken dieser Norm ist die klare Definition der erforderlichen Schutzkriterien, die Hersteller bei der Entwicklung und Herstellung von Skibrillen berücksichtigen müssen. Dazu gehören Aspekte wie das Material der Gläser, deren Beschichtung und die Ergonomie der Brille, die für einen optimalen Sitz und Tragekomfort sorgen. Diese Punkte tragen zur Relevanz der EN 174:2001 bei, da die Richtlinien Sicherheit und Funktionalität in den Fokus rücken. Darüber hinaus berücksichtigt die Norm auch unterschiedliche physikalische Bedingungen, denen Skifahrer und Snowboarder ausgesetzt sein können. Die Anforderungen an die Sichtbarkeit, die Durchlässigkeit des Lichtes und die Widerstandsfähigkeit gegenüber Stößen sind entscheidend für die Leistung der Skibrillen während des Gebrauchs. Die Norm stellt damit sicher, dass die Produkte, die auf dem Markt erhältlich sind, höchsten Standards entsprechen und somit das Risiko von Augenverletzungen verringern. Zusammenfassend verdeutlicht die SIST EN 174:2001 die Notwendigkeit eines einheitlichen Rahmens für die Produktion von Skibrillen und bekräftigt ihre Bedeutung in der sicheren Ausübung von Abfahrtsportarten. Die Norm stellt eine wertvolle Grundlage für Hersteller dar, um qualitativ hochwertige, sichere und zuverlässige Produkte anzubieten, die den Anforderungen der Nutzer gerecht werden.
SIST EN 174:2001 표준은 스키 및 스노우보드와 같은 내리막 활동 중 눈을 보호하기 위해 사용되는 스키 고글에 대한 유럽 표준입니다. 이 표준은 선수뿐만 아니라 레저 스키어들에게도 필수적인 보호 장비로서의 역할을 강화하기 위해 설계되었습니다. 이 표준의 강력한 점은 스키 고글에 대한 안전 기준을 설정하여 사용자에게 필요한 광범위한 보호 기능을 제공한다는 것입니다. 스키 고글이 충격 저항성, 자외선 차단 기능, 그리고 안과적인 편안함을 보장하도록 요구하는 것은 용도에 맞는 안정성을 제공합니다. 또한, 이 표준은 스노모바일 사용에 대해서는 EN 13178 표준이 적용된다는 점에서, 다양한 겨울 스포츠에 대한 보다 전문적인 가이드를 제공하여 시장에서의 품질 기준을 향상시킵니다. 표준의 관련성은 최근 겨울 스포츠 활동의 증가와 더불어 스키 고글의 사용이 더욱 중요해지고 있는 현상에서 더욱 두드러집니다. 소비자들이 안전하고 신뢰할 수 있는 제품을 선택할 수 있도록 돕는 이 표준은 스키 고글 제조업체들에게도 품질 관리의 기준을 제시합니다. 따라서, SIST EN 174:2001은 스키 고글과 관련된 안전 및 성능 요건을 명확히 하여 사용자와 제조자 모두에게 큰 가치를 제공하는 중요한 문서입니다.
La norme EN 174:2001 est une référence essentielle dans le domaine de la protection oculaire, spécifiquement conçue pour les lunettes de ski utilisées lors des activités de ski alpin et d'autres sports d'hiver tels que le snowboard. Son objectif principal est de garantir un niveau de sécurité élevé pour les utilisateurs, en établissant des exigences techniques précises concernant la conception, la fabrication et les performances des lunettes de ski. L'étendue de la norme EN 174:2001 couvre divers aspects des lunettes de ski, notamment la résistance aux impacts, la protection contre les rayons UV, et le confort d'utilisation. En précisant des critères rigoureux, cette norme établit une base fiable pour l'évaluation des produits sur le marché, ce qui permet aux consommateurs de faire des choix éclairés concernant leur sécurité. De plus, bien qu'elle soit spécifiquement axée sur les lunettes de protection pour le ski alpin, elle reconnait également la pertinence des lunettes de ski pour d'autres activités de glisse, renforçant ainsi son domaine d'application dans les sports d'hiver. Un des principaux atouts de la norme EN 174:2001 réside dans sa capacité à évoluer avec les avancées technologiques et les besoins des utilisateurs. Elle incite les fabricants à innover tout en respectant les critères de sécurité établis, favorisant ainsi le développement de lunettes de ski qui allient performance et protection. De plus, son utilisation contribue à réduire les risques liés aux accidents oculaires sur les pistes, augmentant ainsi la sécurité des skieurs et des snowboarders. La pertinence de cette norme ne saurait être sous-estimée dans un contexte où la pratique des sports d'hiver continue de croître. Avec l'augmentation du nombre d'utilisateurs, il est primordial de disposer de standards de sécurité clairs et efficaces. EN 174:2001 joue un rôle crucial non seulement dans la protection des individus, mais également dans la promotion d'une culture de la sécurité au sein des sports d'hiver. En résumé, la norme SIST EN 174:2001 se positionne comme un document fondamental pour assurer la sécurité des utilisateurs de lunettes de ski, avec une portée bien définie et un ensemble d'exigences qui renforcent la protection des yeux dans des environnements potentiellement dangereux. Sa force réside dans sa capacité à faire évoluer la sécurité tout en s'adaptant aux besoins contemporains des pratiquants.
The standard EN 174:2001 provides comprehensive guidelines specific to personal eye-protection through ski goggles designed for downhill skiing and related activities, including snowboarding. This European Standard delineates the necessary requirements to ensure that ski goggles effectively protect users' eyes from potential hazards encountered in these fast-paced environments. One of the primary strengths of EN 174:2001 lies in its detailed scope, focusing exclusively on the reliability and durability of ski goggles. This standard addresses crucial aspects such as impact resistance, optical quality, and comfort, ensuring that users are adequately protected while engaging in recreational skiing or snowboarding. By establishing criteria for UV protection and anti-fog properties, the standard enhances user safety and overall experience in various weather conditions. Additionally, the relevance of EN 174:2001 is underscored by its alignment with the contemporary demands of sports enthusiasts. As participants in downhill activities seek more advanced gear to mitigate risks, this standard serves as a benchmark for manufacturers to design goggles that meet high safety and performance standards. Furthermore, the clarity of definitions and testing methodologies outlined in the standard facilitates a coherent understanding among manufacturers and consumers alike, promoting informed decisions on eye-protection. In summary, EN 174:2001 stands out as a vital reference for ensuring that ski goggles not only meet rigorous safety requirements but also enhance the skiing experience. Its focused scope, robust criteria for testing, and relevance to modern skiing practices underscore its significance in the personal eye-protection domain.
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