SIST EN 13178:2000

Personal eye-protection - Eye protectors for snowmobile users

This EN specifies requirements and test methods for eye protectors for snowmobile users. They are intended to protect the user from risks of mechanical impacts, corneal freezing, and from factors which may adversely affect the wearer's vision, such as UV radiation, sunglare and fogging.

Persönlicher Augenschutz - Augenschutzgeräte für Benutzer von Motorschlitten

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Augenschutzgeräte für Benutzer von Motorschlitten fest. Sie sind als Schutz gegen Risiken durch mechanische und optische Einflußfaktoren vorgesehen, z.B. Unterkühlung der Hornhaut, UV-Strahlung, Sonnenblendung und Beschlagen.

Protection individuelle de l'oeil - Protecteurs de l'oeil destinés aux utilisateurs de motoneige

La présente norme européenne spécifie les exigences et méthodes d'essai pour les protecteurs de l'oeil destinés aux utilisateurs de motoneiges. Ils sont destinés à protéger l'utilisateur des risques de chocs mécaniques, de gelures de la cornée et des facteurs pouvant affecter de façon défavorable la vision du porteur, tels que les rayonnements UV, l'éblouissement par le soleil ou la formation de buée.

Osebno varovanje oči - Oprema za zaščito oči za uporabnike motornih snežnih sani

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2000
• ICS: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment
• ICS: 97.220.20 - Winter sports equipment
• Technical Committee: OVP - Personal protecting equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Sep-2000
• Due Date: 01-Sep-2000
• Completion Date: 01-Sep-2000
• Directive: 2016/425 - Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC
• Directive: 89/686/EEC - Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment
• Mandate: M/031 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning standards for Personal Protective Equipment
• Ref Project: EN 13178:2000 - Personal eye-protection - Eye protectors for snowmobile users

Overview

EN 13178:2000 is a CEN standard titled Personal eye-protection - Eye protectors for snowmobile users. It specifies requirements and test methods for eye protectors intended for snowmobile use. The standard focuses on protecting riders from mechanical impacts, corneal freezing and vision-degrading factors such as UV radiation, sunglare and fogging. EN 13178:2000 supports safe product design, testing and conformity assessment of snowmobile goggles, visors and face shields.

Key topics and requirements

• Protection objectives: Measures and criteria to protect the wearer from mechanical impact and cold-related eye injury (corneal freezing).
• Optical performance: Requirements to maintain clear, undistorted vision and to minimise sunglare and visual impairment in snow/bright-light conditions.
• UV protection: Criteria and test methods to ensure adequate filtering of harmful ultraviolet radiation.
• Anti-fog performance: Tests and performance levels for coatings, ventilation and design features that reduce fogging in cold, humid environments.
• Mechanical testing: Procedures to assess impact resistance and structural integrity under typical snowmobile conditions.
• Marking and information: Labelling and user instructions required to communicate protection levels, limitations and care/maintenance to the consumer.

Note: EN 13178 defines functional requirements and test methods rather than device-specific construction details.

Applications

• Product development and design of snowmobile goggles, visors and helmet face shields.
• Type testing and certification by accredited laboratories to demonstrate compliance with European safety expectations.
• Procurement specifications for fleets, rental operators and safety-conscious buyers requiring certified eye protection.
• Guidance for retailers and consumers evaluating eye-protection options for snowmobiling and related winter sports.
• Reference for safety officers, standards managers and regulators working on winter sports equipment safety.

Who uses this standard

• Manufacturers and designers of snowmobile eye-protection (goggles, visors)
• Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies
• Procurement teams, rental operators and outdoor-tourism companies
• Safety officers, technical consultants and standards committees
• Consumers seeking certified protective eyewear for snowmobiling

Related standards

• CEN standards on general eye protection (for example, EN 166) and other winter-sports equipment standards can complement EN 13178 when specifying full-user protection or helmet integration.

Keywords: EN 13178, personal eye-protection, eye protectors for snowmobile users, snowmobile goggles, UV protection, anti-fog, mechanical impact resistance, CEN standard.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.VDQLPersönlicher Augenschutz - Augenschutzgeräte für Benutzer von MotorschlittenProtection individuelle de l'oeil - Protecteurs de l'oeil destinés aux utilisateurs de motoneigePersonal eye-protection - Eye protectors for snowmobile users97.220.20Oprema za zimske športeWinter sports equipment13.340.20Varovalna oprema za glavoHead protective equipmen
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