EN ISO 16321-3:2022/A1:2026
(Amendment)Eye and face protection for occupational use - Part 3: Additional requirements for mesh protectors - Amendment 1 (ISO 16321-3:2021/Amd 1:2026)
Augen- und Gesichtsschutz für berufliche Anwendungen - Teil 3: Zusätzliche Anforderungen an Schutzgeräte aus Gewebe - Änderung 1 (ISO 16321-3:2021/Amd 1:2026)
Protection des yeux et du visage à usage professionnel - Partie 3: Exigences complémentaires relatives aux protecteurs grillagés - Amendement 1 (ISO 16321-3:2021/Amd 1:2026)
Zaščita za oči in obraz za poklicno uporabo - 3. del: Dodatne zahteve za mrežne ščitnike za oči in obraz - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 16321-3:2021/FDAM 1:2025)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 09-Jun-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 85 - Eye-protective equipment
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 85 - Eye-protective equipment
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 10-Jun-2026
- Completion Date
- 10-Jun-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 12-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 30-Oct-2024
Overview
EN ISO 16321-3:2022/A1:2026 is an important international amendment that specifies additional requirements for mesh protectors used in occupational eye and face protection equipment. Developed by CEN and ISO, this updated part of the EN ISO 16321 series addresses key aspects of mesh shield design, especially the technical criteria for mesh aperture density. The standard ensures that mesh face shields, goggles, and spectacles provide reliable protection in industrial and professional environments where mechanical hazards and flying particles are present.
Key Topics
- Mesh Protector Requirements: The amendment refines the criteria for the number of apertures (holes) in mesh protectors, focusing on occupational safety.
- Updated Test Methods: Mesh density is to be tested in accordance with ISO 18526-3:2020, a recognized standard for testing eye and face protection equipment.
- Minimum Aperture Density:
- For mesh face shields and mesh goggles: At least 15 whole apertures per cm², with a test covering at least 90 apertures.
- For mesh spectacles: At least 50 whole apertures per cm², with a test covering at least 150 apertures.
- Improved Safety Performance: The amendment supports manufacturers and employers in selecting mesh eye and face protection that achieves a balance between adequate visibility and robust mechanical protection.
Applications
This standard is highly relevant to various sectors where workers are exposed to hazards requiring mesh eye and face protectors:
- Industrial Manufacturing: Metalworking, woodworking, and grinding operations often use mesh shields due to their ability to block larger particles while maintaining airflow and visibility.
- Agricultural and Forestry Work: Provides essential protection against wood chips, branches, and flying debris during chainsaw work and brush clearing.
- Construction and Mining: Mesh protectors help protect against stones, splinters, and dust encountered in construction sites or underground environments.
- Maintenance and Outdoor Services: Used by landscaping professionals and maintenance workers handling hedge trimmers and other machinery.
- Occupational Health and Safety Compliance: Adoption of the standard assists employers in meeting workplace safety regulations and reducing eye injuries.
Related Standards
The EN ISO 16321-3:2022/A1:2026 amendment is closely connected to other standards relating to personal protective equipment, including:
- EN ISO 16321 Series: Provides general and specific requirements for eye and face protection in occupational settings.
- ISO 18526-3:2020: Specifies key test methods for evaluating eye and face protectors, referenced explicitly in this amendment for measuring mesh apertures.
- EN 166: European standard on personal eye protection, setting out basic safety requirements for various types of protectors.
- EN 1731: Specifies mesh-type eye and face protectors for industrial and non-industrial use, offering background on mesh protection principles.
- ISO/TC 94/SC 6: Technical Committee responsible for developing standards on eye and face protection.
Practical Value
By detailing precise requirements for mesh protector aperture density, EN ISO 16321-3:2022/A1:2026 empowers manufacturers, employers, and safety professionals to:
- Ensure compliance with the latest occupational health and safety standards
- Minimize the risk of workplace injuries caused by flying particles
- Select mesh face shields, goggles, and spectacles that deliver optimal protection and comfort for users
- Facilitate product testing and certification through clear, harmonized requirements
Organizations across industry sectors should reference this amendment when designing, sourcing, or validating mesh eye and face protection to support a safe working environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 16321-3:2022/A1:2026 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Eye and face protection for occupational use - Part 3: Additional requirements for mesh protectors - Amendment 1 (ISO 16321-3:2021/Amd 1:2026)". This standard covers: Eye and face protection for occupational use - Part 3: Additional requirements for mesh protectors - Amendment 1 (ISO 16321-3:2021/Amd 1:2026)
Eye and face protection for occupational use - Part 3: Additional requirements for mesh protectors - Amendment 1 (ISO 16321-3:2021/Amd 1:2026)
EN ISO 16321-3:2022/A1:2026 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 ISO 16321-3:2022/A1:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 16321-3:2021/Amd 1:2025, EN ISO 16321-3:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN ISO 16321-3:2022/A1:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425; Standardization Mandates: M/571, M/571 AMD 1. 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.
EN ISO 16321-3:2022/A1:2026 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 16321-3:2022/oprA1:2025
01-junij-2025
Zaščita za oči in obraz za poklicno uporabo - 3. del: Dodatne zahteve za mrežne
ščitnike za oči in obraz - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 16321-3:2021/DAM 1:2025)
Eye and face protection for occupational use - Part 3: Additional requirements for mesh
protectors - Amendment 1 (ISO 16321-3:2021/DAM 1:2025)
Protection des yeux et du visage à usage professionnel - Partie 3: Exigences
complémentaires relatives aux protecteurs grillagés - Amendement 1 (ISO 16321-
3:2021/DAM 1:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 16321-3:2022/prA1
ICS:
13.340.20 Varovalna oprema za glavo Head protective equipment
SIST EN ISO 16321-3:2022/oprA1:2025 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST EN ISO 16321-3:2022/oprA1:2025
SIST EN ISO 16321-3:2022/oprA1:2025
DRAFT
Amendment
ISO 16321-3:2021/
DAM 1
ISO/TC 94/SC 6
Eye and face protection for
Secretariat: BSI
occupational use —
Voting begins on:
Part 3:
2025-03-14
Additional requirements for mesh
Voting terminates on:
protectors 2025-06-06
AMENDMENT 1
Protection des yeux et du visage à usage professionnel —
Partie 3: Exigences complémentaires relatives aux protecteurs
grillagés
AMENDEMENT 1
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DRAFT
ISO 16321-3:2021/DAM 1:2025(en)
Amendment
ISO 16321-3:2021/
DAM 1
ISO/TC 94/SC 6
Eye and face protection for
Secretariat: BSI
occupational use —
Voting begins on:
Part 3:
Additional requirements for mesh
Voting terminates on:
protectors
AMENDMENT 1
Protection des yeux et du visage à usage professionnel —
Partie 3: Exigences complémentaires relatives aux protecteurs
grillagés
AMENDEMENT 1
ICS: 13.340.20
THIS DOCUMENT IS A DRAFT CIRCULATED
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