ISO/TC 94/SC 6 - Eye and face protection

This document is applicable to all nominally afocal (plano power) sunglasses for protection against environmental elements, such as solar radiation, wind, dust and rain when running, cycling and following similar active lifestyle recreational activities but not intended for competitive sporting activities where enhanced impact resistance is required. The document specifies additional material, design, performance and marking requirements. The other applicable requirements are given in ISO 12312‑1. This type of sunglass is designed to reduce secondary hazards to the wearer in an accident rather than to provide high amounts of impact protection which may be difficult in a spectacle format. This document is not applicable to: a) eyewear for protection against radiation from artificial light sources, such as those used in solaria; b) eye protectors intended for specific sports, e.g. ski goggles or other types – see ISO18527 (all parts); c) eye protectors for sports that include the use of a ball, stick, bat, racquet or other implement; d) sunglasses that have been medically prescribed for attenuating solar radiation; e) products intended for direct observation of the sun, such as for viewing a partial or annular solar eclipse, for which ISO12312-2 applies; f) products intended for occupational eye protection – for example, see ISO16321 (all parts).

This document specifies general requirements for operators' eye protectors for intense light source (ILS) equipment used on humans and animals for cosmetic and medical applications against excessive exposure to optical radiation in the spectral range 250 nm to 3 000 nm, with the exception of laser radiation. This document is applicable to devices intended for patient protection during ILS procedures, except for treatment in the periorbital area. For guidance on patient eye protection during ILS procedures, see ISO/TR 22463. For guidance on the use and selection of ILS eye protectors, see ISO 12609-2. This document does not apply to: — laser protectors, for which ISO 19818-1 applies; — protectors for medically prescribed applications (not occupational), e.g. eye protection for severe dry eye, tints prescribed for medical conditions; — protectors specifically intended for protection against only solar radiation and used in non-occupational environments for which the ISO 12312 (all parts) applies; — protectors used with tanning equipment; — protectors intended to protect against ionizing radiation, e.g. X-rays, for which IEC 61331-3 applies.

This document is applicable to protectors intended to provide protection against accidental exposure to laser radiation within the wavelength range 180 nm to 1 mm. It specifies the requirements, test methods and marking. Protectors intended for adjustment work on lasers are included in the scope of this document and are marked in the same way as other protectors, but selection of appropriate eyewear for a specific application is a choice of the user. Laser protective filters used as viewing windows in laser equipment machinery or incorporated into optical instruments such as operating microscopes and loupes that may be used for deliberate viewing of laser radiation as part of their function are outside the scope of this document. Laser radiation in the wavelength range below 180 nm is absorbed in air, therefore eye and face protection should not be required. This document is applicable to devices intended for patient protection during medical laser procedures except for treatment in the periorbital area. Guidance on eye protectors for patients (including those used for periorbital treatment) is given in ISO/TR 22463.

This document specifies additional material, design, performance and marking requirements for eye and face protectors designed to provide protection for the eyes and faces of persons against occupational hazards, such as optical radiation, impacts from flying particles and fragments, and hot solids during welding and related techniques. The other applicable requirements for welding protectors are given in ISO 16321‑1. This document also applies to welding protectors used in educational establishments. This document also applies to those eye and face protectors used for occupational-type tasks that are performed similarly to an occupation, e.g. "do-it-yourself".

This document applies to all eye protectors intended for eye protection against hazards during playing or instructing in the sports of squash, racquetball and squash 57 and sports with similar hazards and no greater risks. It applies to eye protectors that incorporate prescription lenses but has no specific tests for eye protectors designed for use over spectacles. It specifies requirements and testing for materials, performance, marking of eye protectors and information to be supplied by the manufacturer. Information on the selection and use of eye protectors for squash, racquetball and squash 57 is given in Annex A. This document does not apply to a) sports eye protectors designed for use over prescription spectacles, b) eye protectors for other occupational applications, c) eye protectors without lenses, d) eye protectors for sports where the hazards are unrelated to the hazards in or involve greater risks than squash, racquetball and squash 57, and e) eye protectors with gradient-tinted lenses because they are not appropriate for squash, racquetball or squash 57.

This document specifies additional performance and marking requirements for mesh protectors designed to provide protection for the eyes and faces of persons against mechanical hazards such as impacts from flying particles and fragments. The other applicable requirements for mesh protectors and the frames/mountings to which they are intended to be fitted are given in ISO 16321‑1. This document also applies to mesh protectors used in educational establishments. This document also applies to those eye and face protectors used for occupational-type tasks that are performed similarly to an occupation, e.g. "do‑it‑yourself". This document is not applicable to protectors for use against liquid splash (including molten metal), hot solid risks, infrared and ultraviolet radiation. For protection against these hazards suitable additional or alternative protectors according ISO 16321‑1 will be needed. This document does not apply to mesh protectors used in sports such as fencing.

This document applies to all goggles with plano lenses, intended for eye protection against hazards including ultraviolet and visible solar radiation, rain, snow and wind, during downhill skiing, snowboarding and other similar activities. This document applies to downhill skiing and snowboarding goggles fitted with an insert to carry prescription lenses. It specifies requirements and testing for materials, performance, marking of goggles and information to be supplied by the manufacturer. Information on the selection and use of downhill skiing and snowboarding goggles is given in Annex A. This document does not apply to a) eye protectors for protection when operating or travelling on a motorized vehicle, b) eye protectors for protection against optical radiation from artificial sources, such as those used in solaria, c) eye protectors for direct observation of the sun, and d) eye protectors intended for sports with unrelated hazards and risks.

This document specifies general requirements for eye and face protectors. These protectors are intended to provide protection for the eyes and faces of persons against one or more common occupational hazards such as impacts from flying particles and fragments, optical radiation, dusts, splashing liquids, molten metals, heat, flame, hot solids, harmful gases, vapours and aerosols. Additional requirements for eye and face protectors used during welding and related techniques and for mesh protectors are given in ISO 16321-2 and ISO 16321-3, respectively. This document applies to: — all plano as well as corrective and prescription lensed protectors and components; — those eye and face protectors used for occupational-type tasks that are performed similarly to an occupation, e.g. "do-it-yourself"; — those eye and face protectors used in educational establishments. This document does not apply to: — protectors specifically intended for protection against only solar radiation and used in non- occupational environments for which the ISO 12312 series applies; — protectors for medically prescribed applications (not occupational), e.g. eye protection for severe dry eye, tints prescribed for medical conditions; — patient eye protectors during diagnosis or treatment (e.g. ISO/TR 22463); — protectors for use during medical or e.g. aesthetic applications, e.g. intense light sources (ILS) for which the ISO 12609 series applies; — protectors specifically intended for sports for which the ISO 18527 series applies; — laser protectors; — face protectors intended for live-working to protect against short-circuit electric arcs for which IEC 62819 applies; — protectors intended to protect against ionizing radiation, e.g. X-rays, for which IEC 61331-3 applies.

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.

This document specifies requirements and test methods for eyewear intended for surface swimming only. It contains requirements for eyewear for both recreational and specialist competitive swimming. It deals with materials, construction, optical properties and test methods. Requirements for the labelling and marking of swimming eyewear and for information to be supplied by the manufacturer are also specified. Eyewear intended for surface swimming conforming to the requirements of this standard are suitable for surface use and shallow diving only, e.g. from the edge of a pool, and are not suitable for wear when diving from a high board. This document applies to eyewear that include a) non-prescription nominally plano or afocal lenses, b) non-prescription mass-produced corrective lenses, and c) prescription lenses.

This document specifies the reference test methods for determining the spherical, cylindrical, and prismatic refractive power properties of unmounted and mounted plano lenses (non-corrective lenses) for eye and face protectors. This document does not apply to any eye and face protection product requirement standards for which other test methods are specified. Other test methods can be used provided they have been shown to be equivalent and include uncertainties of measurement no greater than those required by the reference method.

This document specifies the reference test methods for determining the physical optical properties of personal eye and face protectors. This document does not apply to any eye and face protection products for which the requirements standard(s) specifies other test methods. Other test methods can be used provided they have been shown to be equivalent and include uncertainties of measurement no greater than those required of the reference method.

This document specifies the dimensions and tolerances of the headforms used for the testing of eye and face protectors. Additional information is given for: — anthropometric measurement methods; — anthropometric data for head and face dimensions; — human test panels.

This document specifies the reference test methods for determining the physical and mechanical properties of eye and face protectors. This document does not apply to any eye and face protection products for which the requirements standard(s) specifies other test methods. Other test methods can be used if shown to be equivalent and include uncertainties of measurement no greater than those required of the reference method.

This document gives guidelines for and provides information to employers, users and safety advisors on the selection and use of patient eye protectors (PEPs) for lasers and intense light source (ILS) equipment used for medical and cosmetic applications. This document does not apply to the eye protection of laser/ILS operators or users of the equipment. It also does not apply to PEPs for use with tanning equipment or ophthalmic instruments, either for the user/operator or the patient/client.

This document defines and explains the principal terms used in the field of personal eye and face protection.

ISO 12312-2:2015 applies to all afocal (plano power) products intended for direct observation of the sun, such as solar eclipse viewing. ISO 12312-2:2015 does not apply to the following: a) afocal (plano power) sunglasses and clip-ons for general use intended for protection against solar radiation; b) eyewear for protection against radiation from artificial light sources, such as those used in solaria; c) eye protectors specifically intended for sports (e.g. ski goggles or other types); d) sunglasses that have been medically prescribed for attenuating solar radiation; e) prescription sunglass lenses.

ISO 12312-1:2012 is applicable to all afocal (plano power) sunglasses and clip-ons for general use, including road use and driving, intended for protection against solar radiation.

ISO 12311:2012 specifies reference test methods for determining the properties of sunglasses given in ISO 12312 (all parts). It is applicable to all sunglasses and related eyewear. Other test methods may be used if shown to be equivalent.

ISO 12609-2:2013 gives guidance and information to users, manufacturers, suppliers, and safety advisors on the selection and use of eye protectors for intense light source (ILS) equipment used on humans and animals for cosmetic and medical applications against excessive exposure to optical radiation in the spectral range 250 nm to 3 000 nm, with the exception of laser radiation. ISO 12609-2:2013 provides guidance on selection of an eye protector expected to cope with the majority of applications and a more rigorous procedure for determining appropriate eye protection against spectral outputs from ILS equipment.

ISO 12609-1:2013 specifies performance and labelling of eye protectors used for ILS equipment used on humans and animals for cosmetic and medical applications against excessive exposure to optical radiation in the spectral range 250 nm to 3 000 nm, with the exception of laser radiation. ISO 12609-1:2013 provides a specification for an eye protector expected to cope with the majority of applications. A more rigorous procedure for determining appropriate eye protection against spectral outputs from ILS equipment is described in the annexes.

Provides a survey of the requirements which have to be met by the various types as well as by the combination on them with the exception of filters as protectors against laser radiation, specifications of which are given in ISO 6161. Requirements to be met by the different types of oculars are given in table 1, requirements for frames and mounted oculars are given in table 2.

Deals with general considerations, such as: designation, classification, requirements applicable to all types, some particular requirements, sampling, identification. The transmittance requirements and methods of test for particular uses are given in the International Standards listed in clause 3. Gives functional requirements for the various types used mainly in industry. Applies to all types used against various hazards which are likely to damage the eye or impair vision, with the exception of nuclear radiation, X-rays, laser beams and low-temperature infrared radiation.

Specifies the optical test methods the requirements for which are given in ISO 4849 to ISO 4853. The other test methods are given in ISO 4855. The following tests are described: test for refractive, astigmatic and prismatic powers, diffusion test, test for quality of material and surface, determination of transmittance. Annex A describes testing of unmounted oculars. Annexes B and C describe two other optional methods for prismatic power measurement.

Specifies the optical test methods the requirements for which are given in ISO 4849 to ISO 4853. The other test methods are given in ISO 4855. The following tests are described: test for robustness of the protectors, test for stability at elevated temperature, test for resistance to ultraviolet radiation, test for ignition, test for resistance to corrosion, test for suitability for disinfection, test for resistance to high-speed particles, test for non-adherence of molten metal, test for resistance to penetration of hot solids, test for proof against chemical droplets, test for protection against dust, and test for protection against gas.

Specifies requirements for spectacle filters and protectors within the spectral region 0,2 to 1000 micron. The work, which was staggered over several years, represents a basic study for which a majority consensus was reached at the international level. To take account of new developments and knowledge relating to lasers a revision of this standard will be undertaken.

Specifies the numbering of and transmittance requirements for filters intended to protect operatives performing manual work involving welding, braze welding, arc gouging and thermal cutting. It also gives guidance on the selection and use of these filters. Optical test methods are the subject of ISO 4854. Non-optical test methods are the subject of ISO 4855.

Gives the numbering of and transmittance requirements for filters. It defines guidance and their selection and use. Optical test methods form the subject of ISO 4854. Non-optical test methods form the subject of ISO 4855. The symbol for filters includes a code number and the shade number corresponding to the filter. The determination of transmittance is described in clause 5 of ISO 4854.

Gives the numbering of and transmittance requirements for filters. It also defines guidance on their selection and use. Optical test methods form subject of ISO 4854. Non-optical test methods form the subject of ISO 4855. The symbol for filters includes a code number of transmittance is described in clause 5 of ISO 4854.