SAFETY EYEWEAR INFORMATION CHOOSING SAFETY EYEWEAR IDENTIFYING EYEWEAR MARKINGS OPTICAL STANDARD: FRAME FRAME LENS LENS MECHANICAL PROPERTIES: Type of protection Type of hazard Type of lens Both employee and employer have a responsibility to keep all eye protection in good order. User instructions are provided and give cleaning and maintenance information. We provide a full range of products to help keep eyewear in optimum condition. Class 1: For continuous work Class 2: For intermittent work Class 3: For occasional work, but must not be worn continuously To assist you in your understanding of markings on eye protection products covered by this standard, this chart should be of help. You should note: - - - A B F - T - - 1 2 3 A B F S T N K Liquids (chemical) Large dust particles Gas and fine dust particles Short circuit electical arc Molten metals and hot solids High energy impact (190m/sec) Medium impact energy (120m/sec) Grade 1 Low energy impact (45m/sec) Grade 2 Increased robustness - General purpose impact - Performance at extreme temperature Tested to extreme temperatures *NB: The “A”, “B”, “F” and “S” markings on frame and lens represent tests carried out on each component and therefore may be different - in which case the lower level must be assigned to the complete unit when making an assessment. Resistance to misting/fogging Resistance to mechanical damage (Anti-Scratch) 3 4 5 8 9 3 4 5 8 9 1. Goggles - Can provide protection for many types of hazards. May be worn over spectacles. 2. Spectacles - Comfortable and available in a variety of styles. Will not keep out dust, gas or molten metal. EN169 - Welding Filters • EN170 - Ultraviolet Filters • EN171 - Infrared Filters • EN172 - Solar Protection Filters for Industrial Use EN175 - Welding Work Equipment • EN207 - Laser Protection Eyewear • EN208 - Laser Adjustment Eyewear To help choose safety eyewear best suited to your needs, the following information may be useful. Whilst every effort should be made to remove hazards as the result of a Workplace Risk Assessment, if Safety Eyewear is necessary as a last resort, the following selection criteria should be considered: Hazards fall into 4 main categories: 1. Mechanical - Flying Debris, Dust or Molten Metal. 2. Chemical - Fumes, Gases or Liquid Splash. 3. Radiation - Heat (Infrared), Ultraviolet light or Glare. 4. Laser Light - Over a wide spectrum of wavelengths from Ultraviolet to Infrared. 1. Clear - Suitable for general use. 2. Anti-Glare - Suitable for use in high glare situations such as finished concrete slabs in bright sun light. 3. Yellow - Suitable for those moving from light to dark environments. FRAME FRAME LENS LENS AREAS OF USE: OPTIONAL: 210
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