EN ISO 19734:2021

Eye and face protection - Guidance on selection, use and maintenance (ISO 19734:2021)

This document gives guidance to specifiers and users on the control of eye and face hazards including physical, mechanical, chemical, optical radiation and biological and on the selection, use and maintenance of eye and face protectors.
This document applies to
—     occupational use,
—      tasks that are performed similarly to those in an occupation but not in the workplace, e.g. "do-it-yourself", and
—     schools, educational and research establishments.
This document does not apply to eye and face protection for
—     ionizing radiation,
—     low frequency radio waves,
—     microwaves,
—     sports or vehicular usage, and
—     sunglasses for general (not occupational) use ? see ISO 12312-1.
NOTE     The ISO 18527 (all parts) sets requirements for eye protectors for some sports.
Brief advice on protection when using lasers is included but for detailed advice, see IEC/TR 60825-14.
This document is neither a whole nor partial substitute for risk assessment, which is an essential part of any eye and face protection programme.
Although this document has been written to help specifiers and users, any recommendations in this document are to be interpreted as guidance only and not intended to replace any national regulatory requirements. Risk assessment is the sole responsibility of the employer and not the PPE manufacturer or its authorised representative.

Augen- und Gesichtsschutz - Leitfaden zur Auswahl, Anwendung und Instandhaltung (ISO 19734:2021)

Dieses Dokument enthält einen Leitfaden für Hersteller und Anwender zur Beurteilung von Gefährdungen für Augen und Gesicht, einschließlich physikalischen, mechanischen und chemischen Gefährdungen, optischer Strahlung und biologischen Gefährdungen, sowie zur Auswahl, Anwendung und Instandhaltung von Augen- und Gesichtsschutzgeräten.
Dieses Dokument ist anzuwenden für
- berufliche Anwendung,
- Aufgaben, die ähnlich wie in einem Beruf, aber nicht am Arbeitsplatz ausgeführt werden, z. B. im Heimwerkerbereich, und
- Schulen, Bildungs- und Forschungseinrichtungen.
Dieses Dokument ist nicht anzuwenden für den Augen- und Gesichtsschutz für
- ionisierende Strahlung,
- Niedrigfrequenz-Funkwellen,
- Mikrowellen,
- Sport- oder Fahrzeuganwendung, und
- Sonnenbrillen für den allgemeinen (nicht beruflichen) Gebrauch, siehe ISO 12312-1.
ANMERKUNG Die ISO 18527 (alle Teile) legt Anforderungen an Augenschutzgeräte zur Anwendung bei manchen Sportarten fest.
Kürzere Hinweise zum Schutz bei der Anwendung von Lasern sind enthalten, für ausführliche Hinweise siehe jedoch IEC/TR 60825 14.
Dieses Dokument ist weder ein vollständiger noch ein teilweiser Ersatz für die Risikobewertung, die ein wesentlicher Bestandteil jedes Maßnahmenprogramms hinsichtlich Augen- und Gesichtsschutzes ist.
Obwohl dieses Dokument verfasst wurde, um Herstellern und Anwendern zu helfen, sind alle Empfehlungen in diesem Dokument nur als Leitfaden zu verstehen und nicht als Ersatz für nationale gesetzliche Anforderungen gedacht. Die Gefährdungsbeurteilung liegt in der alleinigen Verantwortung des Arbeitsgebers und nicht des PSA-Herstellers oder seines Bevollmächtigten.

Protection des yeux et du visage - Lignes directrices pour le choix, l’utilisation et l’entretien (ISO 19734:2021)

Le présent document fournit des recommandations aux rédacteurs de spécifications et aux utilisateurs sur la maîtrise des dangers pour les yeux et le visage, notamment les dangers physiques, mécaniques, biologiques et rayonnements optiques, ainsi que sur le choix, l'utilisation et l'entretien des protecteurs des yeux et du visage.
Le présent document s'applique:
—     à une utilisation en milieu professionnel;
—     aux tâches similaires à des tâches professionnelles et effectuées en dehors du lieu de travail, par exemple le bricolage; et
—     aux écoles, établissements scolaires et instituts de recherche.
Le présent document ne s'applique pas à la protection des yeux et du visage:
—     contre les rayonnements ionisants;
—     contre les ondes radio basses fréquences;
—     contre les hyperfréquences;
—     contre les utilisations sportives ou véhiculaires; et
—     des lunettes de soleil pour usage général (non professionnel) (voir ISO 12312-1).
NOTE     L'ISO 18527 (toutes les parties) définit des exigences pour les protecteurs des yeux pour certains sports.
Le présent document fournit quelques conseils sur la protection associée à l'utilisation de lasers, mais l'IEC/TR 60825-14 fournit à cet égard des informations plus détaillées.
L'application du présent document ne saurait en tout ou partie se substituer à une évaluation des risques, qui constitue une partie essentielle de tout programme de protection des yeux et du visage.
Bien que le présent document ait été rédigé en vue d'aider les rédacteurs de spécifications et les utilisateurs, toutes les préconisations du présent document doivent être interprétées comme des recommandations et n'ont pas vocation à se substituer aux exigences réglementaires nationales. L'évaluation des risques relève exclusivement de la responsabilité de l'employeur et non du fabricant d'EPI ou de son représentant autorisé.

Varovanje oči in obraza - Navodilo za izbiro, uporabo in vzdrževanje (ISO 19734:2021)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Mar-2021
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Sep-2021
• ICS: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment
• 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: 17-Mar-2021
• Completion Date: 17-Mar-2021
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 19734:2021 - Eye and face protection - Guidance on selection, use and maintenance (ISO 19734:2021)

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2021
Varovanje oči in obraza - Navodilo za izbiro, uporabo in vzdrževanje (ISO
19734:2021)
Eye and face protection - Guidance on selection, use and maintenance (ISO
19734:2021)
Augen- und Gesichtsschutz - Leitfaden zur Auswahl, Anwendung und Instandhaltung
(ISO 19734:2021)
Protection des yeux et du visage - Lignes directrices pour le choix, l’utilisation et
l’entretien (ISO 19734:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 19734:2021
ICS:
13.340.20 Varovalna oprema za glavo Head protective equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 19734
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.340.20
English Version
Eye and face protection - Guidance on selection, use and
maintenance (ISO 19734:2021)
Protection des yeux et du visage - Lignes directrices Augen- und Gesichtsschutz - Leitfaden zur Auswahl,
pour le choix, l'utilisation et l'entretien (ISO Anwendung und Instandhaltung (ISO 19734:2021)
19734:2021)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 March 2021.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC 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
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 19734:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 94 "Personal
safety -- Personal protective equipment" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 85 “Eye
protective equipment” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2021, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 19734:2021 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 19734:2021 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 19734
First edition
2021-02
Eye and face protection — Guidance
on selection, use and maintenance
Protection des yeux et du visage — Lignes directrices pour le choix,
l’utilisation et l’entretien
Reference number
ISO 19734:2021(E)
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ISO 19734:2021(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 General . 2
4.1 Structure of the human eye . 2
4.2 Hazards and risks to the eye and face . 3
4.2.1 Surrounding structures of the eye . 3
4.2.2 Peri-orbital skin . 4
4.2.3 Tears . 4
4.2.4 Cornea and conjunctiva . . 4
4.2.5 Iris and lens . 4
4.2.6 Retina . 5
4.2.7 Optic nerve . 5
4.2.8 Choroid and retinal pigment epithelium. 5
4.3 The eye's defence system . 5
4.4 Colour perception . 7
5 Hazards and their consequences . 8
5.1 General hazards . 8
5.1.1 Mechanical hazards . 8
5.1.2 Chemical hazards. 9
5.1.3 Radiation hazards .10
5.1.4 Biological hazards .11
5.1.5 Convection heat .12
5.2 Application specific hazards.12
5.2.1 Laser hazards .12
5.2.2 Welding hazards .13
5.2.3 Electric arc hazards .14
5.2.4 Glass blowing hazards .14
6 Control of eye and face hazards .15
6.1 General .15
6.2 Screens .16
6.2.1 General.16
6.2.2 Recommended materials for screens .17
6.2.3 Selection of light-transmitting screens and curtains for arc welding operations 17
6.2.4 Illumination of the work area .17
6.3 Exhaust systems .17
6.4 Other methods .17
7 Selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) .18
7.1 General .18
7.2 Types of eye and face protectors .18
7.2.1 General.18
7.2.2 Selection process .20
7.2.3 Eye and face protection for those requiring vision correction .26
7.2.4 Material choice .27
7.2.5 Comfort, vision and fit .28
7.2.6 Application based selection.29
7.3 Checking the fit .
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