SIST EN 14458:2018/oprA1:2019
(Amendment)Personal eye-equipment - High performance visors intended only for use with protective helmets
Personal eye-equipment - High performance visors intended only for use with protective helmets
This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for visors designed specifically to be used only with protective helmets, including but not limited to those conforming to EN 443, EN 14052, EN 16471 and EN 16473 as the situation dictates. These visors may be permanently fitted to, or removable from, the helmet. See the scope of the various helmet standards for applications.
These visors are not intended to protect against smoke and gas /vapour hazards.
Three types of visors in two forms are described in this document.
The two forms are:
- face guards provide both eye and face protection, and
- eye guards that are shorter and effectively provide only eye protection.
The three types are:
- Visors for general use: Eye guards and face guards providing resistance and/or protection against mechanical, liquid chemical and basic physical hazards.
- Visors with increased thermal performance: Face guards that additionally provide resistance and/or protection against higher than basic levels of heat and flame. This additional requirement is not applicable for eye guards.
- Mesh visors: Eye guards and face guards that incorporate mesh oculars with defined levels of performance from EN 1731, and other additional mechanical requirements described in this standard.
Visors for sporting use, those with corrective effect, and goggles used with a protective helmet are not covered by this standard.
Persönlicher Augenschutz - Hochleistungsvisiere zur ausschließlichen Verwendung an Schutzhelmen
Équipement de protection individuelle des yeux - Visières haute performance uniquement destinées à une utilisation avec des casques de protection
Osebna oprema za varovanje oči - Vizirji z visoko stopnjo zaščite, namenjeni le uporabi z zaščitnimi čeladami TC: Osebna oprema za varovanje oči - Vizirji z visoko stopnjo zaščite, namenjeni samo za uporabo z zaščitnimi čeladami
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Overview
SIST EN 14458:2018/oprA1:2019 is a European Standard developed by the CEN Technical Committee CEN/TC 85 focusing on high performance visors designed exclusively for use with protective helmets. This standard sets the minimum safety and performance requirements for visors that are either permanently fixed or removable from helmets meeting standards such as EN 443, EN 14052, EN 16471, and EN 16473. It targets visors specifically intended to protect eyes and faces in environments where mechanical, thermal, and chemical hazards may be present, excluding protection against smoke or gas/vapour hazards.
Key Topics
Visor Types
This standard classifies visors into three main types to address various protection needs:- General Use Visors: Including eye guards and face guards that protect against mechanical impacts, liquid chemicals, and basic physical hazards.
- Increased Thermal Performance Visors: Face guards designed to provide higher resistance against heat and flame beyond the basic level; this type is not applicable for eye guards.
- Mesh Visors: Eye guards and face guards featuring mesh ocular parts that comply with specific mechanical performance criteria from EN 1731 and additional requirements outlined within this standard.
Visor Forms
- Face Guards: Cover both the face and eyes offering comprehensive protection.
- Eye Guards: Shorter visors that protect only the eyes.
Exclusions
- Visors intended for sporting use.
- Visors with corrective (optical) effects.
- Goggles used with protective helmets.
Testing and Optional Requirements
The standard outlines testing protocols including optical filtering, resistance to high-speed particles, thermal shock, UV aging, fogging resistance, and abrasion resistance. These tests ensure visors meet the rigorous performance required in hazardous environments.
Applications
SIST EN 14458:2018/oprA1:2019 is essential for industries and operations where workers rely on protective helmets fitted with high-performance visors to guard against:
- Firefighting and emergency services requiring the combination of helmet and visor for protection against mechanical hazards and elevated heat.
- Industrial environments with risks of mechanical impact, chemical splash, or thermal hazards.
- Specialized protective gear manufacturing, ensuring that visors meet consistent European safety criteria for integration with helmets.
- Occupational health and safety compliance in sectors where eye and face protection under helmets is mandatory.
This standard helps manufacturers design and test visors that provide reliable protection and comfort when used in hazardous working conditions, enhancing overall worker safety.
Related Standards
EN 14458 closely relates to several European standards concerning helmets and eye protection:
- EN 443 – Helmets for firefighters.
- EN 14052 – Industrial protective helmets.
- EN 16471 and EN 16473 – Helmets for forest firefighting.
- EN 1731 – Requirements for visors with mesh oculars.
- Additional harmonized standards governing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) safety and testing methods.
These associated standards complement EN 14458 by addressing helmet performance and other protective equipment requirements, ensuring a comprehensive protective system for the user.
Keywords: EN 14458 visors, protective helmets visors, high performance eye protection, face guards, eye guards, thermal resistant visors, mesh visors, helmet visor standards, European safety standards, PPE visors, mechanical hazard protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 14458:2018/oprA1:2019 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Personal eye-equipment - High performance visors intended only for use with protective helmets". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for visors designed specifically to be used only with protective helmets, including but not limited to those conforming to EN 443, EN 14052, EN 16471 and EN 16473 as the situation dictates. These visors may be permanently fitted to, or removable from, the helmet. See the scope of the various helmet standards for applications. These visors are not intended to protect against smoke and gas /vapour hazards. Three types of visors in two forms are described in this document. The two forms are: - face guards provide both eye and face protection, and - eye guards that are shorter and effectively provide only eye protection. The three types are: - Visors for general use: Eye guards and face guards providing resistance and/or protection against mechanical, liquid chemical and basic physical hazards. - Visors with increased thermal performance: Face guards that additionally provide resistance and/or protection against higher than basic levels of heat and flame. This additional requirement is not applicable for eye guards. - Mesh visors: Eye guards and face guards that incorporate mesh oculars with defined levels of performance from EN 1731, and other additional mechanical requirements described in this standard. Visors for sporting use, those with corrective effect, and goggles used with a protective helmet are not covered by this standard.
This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for visors designed specifically to be used only with protective helmets, including but not limited to those conforming to EN 443, EN 14052, EN 16471 and EN 16473 as the situation dictates. These visors may be permanently fitted to, or removable from, the helmet. See the scope of the various helmet standards for applications. These visors are not intended to protect against smoke and gas /vapour hazards. Three types of visors in two forms are described in this document. The two forms are: - face guards provide both eye and face protection, and - eye guards that are shorter and effectively provide only eye protection. The three types are: - Visors for general use: Eye guards and face guards providing resistance and/or protection against mechanical, liquid chemical and basic physical hazards. - Visors with increased thermal performance: Face guards that additionally provide resistance and/or protection against higher than basic levels of heat and flame. This additional requirement is not applicable for eye guards. - Mesh visors: Eye guards and face guards that incorporate mesh oculars with defined levels of performance from EN 1731, and other additional mechanical requirements described in this standard. Visors for sporting use, those with corrective effect, and goggles used with a protective helmet are not covered by this standard.
SIST EN 14458:2018/oprA1:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting; 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 14458:2018/oprA1:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 14458:2018. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 14458:2018/oprA1:2019 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.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2019
Osebna oprema za varovanje oči - Vizirji z visoko stopnjo zaščite, namenjeni le
uporabi z zaščitnimi čeladami
Personal eye-equipment - High performance visors intended only for use with protective
helmets
Persönlicher Augenschutz - Hochleistungsvisiere zur ausschließlichen Verwendung an
Schutzhelmen
Équipement de protection individuelle des yeux - Visières haute performance
uniquement destinées à une utilisation avec des casques de protection
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14458:2018/prA1
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
13.340.20 Varovalna oprema za glavo Head protective equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 14458:2018
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
October 2019
ICS
English Version
Personal eye-equipment - High performance visors
intended only for use with protective helmets
Équipement de protection individuelle des yeux - Persönlicher Augenschutz - Hochleistungsvisiere zur
Visières haute performance uniquement destinées à ausschließlichen Verwendung an Schutzhelmen
une utilisation avec des casques de protection
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 85.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 14458:2018. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN 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.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of 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, Swe
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