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8.5 Flammability Resistance. Spectacles shall be
tested in accordance with Section 15.3.
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9.5 Flammability Resistance, Faceshields shall be
tested in accordance with Section 15.3. .

10.5 Flammability Resistance. Goggles shall be tested
in accordance with Section 15.3.
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11.5 Flammability Resistance. Welding helmets shall
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15.3 Flammability Test. The Federal Test Standard
No. 406, Method 2021, will beusedtotest
flammability of plastics. Alternatively, certification of
the material used provided by the source of supply is
acceptable. The material shall not burn at a rate
greater than 76 mm (3 in) per minute.
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Society of Safety
Engineers
date of February 8, 1990
The items below representcorrections of errors in transposing

requirements from the 1979 edition to the current one.
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10.12 Marking. Each lens shall be distinctly marked
in a permanent and legible manner with the
manufacturer’s monogram. All major goggle
components shall be marked “287” to indicate
compliance with this standard. In addition, if other
than clear, prescription (h), or special purpose
(Section 10.9), each lens shall be marked with the
applicable shade designation corresponding to Table 1.
If the plate is a rectangular filter plate it shall also be
marked “G” to indicate suitability for goggle use. For
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1 ”example, a rectangular filter plate of shade 3 provided
by manufacturer “K” would be marked as follows:
“K-3 G”. All markings shall be legible and permanent
and placed so that interference with the vision of the
wearer is minimal,
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11.2.2.2 Minimum Thickness. All removable welding
helmet filter lenses shall be not less than 2.0 mm
IIIICK. (.O79 in) thick, except plastic. which shall be not less
than 1.27 mm (.O50 in) thick. All removable welding
helmet clear lenses shall be not less than 3.0 mm
(. 118 in) thick, except plastic. which shall’ not be less
than 1.27 mm (.O50 in) thick.

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eoreword (This Foreword is not part of AmericanNationalStandard 287.1-1989.)
The first edition of the 22 standard covering headand eye protection wasprepared with the cooperation
of an advisory committee of nineteen men who had been selected because of their interest in and
knowledge of the subject and because they were typical representatives of the interests most closely
concerned. The codewas developed from a set of safety standards originally prepared cooperatively
by the War and Navy Departments and the National Bureau of Standards.
The second edition was issued in 1922, after revision by a standards committee organized underthe
procedures of the American Standards Association, and was published as the National Bureau of
Standards Handbook H2.
The scope of the 22 project was enlarged to include respiratory protection because of the many
processes where simultaneousprotection of lungs and eyeswas needed, and a revision was published
in 1938 as National Bureau of Standards Handbook H24.
In 1946, the Standards Committeewas reconvened and started work on a revision. A subcommittee
on eye protection was organized under the direct supervision of the National Bureau of Standards;
a subcommitteeon respiratory protection was organized under the supervisionof the U.S. Bureau of
Mines; and a subcommittee on head protection was organized under supervision of the Department
of the Navy. All parts of the standard had to be reviewed and brought up to date in order to include
new materials and devices which had been developedsince 1938, particularly the use of plastics for
eye protection. This was approved as American Standard Safety Codefor Head, Eye, and Respiratory
Protection, 22.1-1959.
On November 24, 1961, approval was granted by the Safety Standards Board to divide the 2 2 project
on Head, Eye, and Respiratory Protectioninto three separate projects. It was agreed that the projects
would be redesignated as follows: 287 - Industrial Eye Protection; 288 - Respiratory Protection;
and 289 - Industrial Head Protection.
The three groups, each formedinto a Standards Committee underthe procedures of the USA Stand-
ards Institute, formerly known as the American Standards Association, began discussion on proposed
revisions of their respective sections of the 2 2 document. The 287 Committee determined that a
revision of the Eye Protection Section of 22.1-1959 would be in order. After several drafts were
prepared by technical subcommittees for review by the full Committee, the Editorial Committee
began preparation of the final document. The USA Standard 287.1-1968 was approved on September
18, 1968. When the USA Standards Institute changed its name in October 1969 to the American
National Standards Institute, Inc., the document title became American National Standard Practice
for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection, ANSI 287.1-1968.
In 1973, the American National Standards Committee 287 was re-formed to evaluate and upgrade
the 1968 standard. Representation was broadened to ensure that in the revision process all organiza-
tions having a substantial interest in the design or use of eye and face protective devices could
express their respective viewpoints. On February 27, 1979, the American National StandardsInstitute
approved the safety eyewear standard, ANSI 287.1-1979.
In 1980, the ANSI Committee 287 reconvened to renew and revise the 1979 standard. Every attempt
was made to emphasize performance requirements, as the group believed that the 287.1 standard
should encourage and accommodate advancements in design, materials, technologies, and product
performance. Performance requirements were specified wherever practical. However,in all cases
protection levels equal to, or better than, the current standard could not be maintained without
minimum lens thickness requirements. In the event that product types were riot covered in the last
standard; new values were established based on testing experience.
The group had the benefit of a Bureau of Labor Statistics study of eye injuries, which revealed that
most eye injuries, for those wearing eye protectors, occurred because the protector did not provide -
sufficient angular coverage. New impact testing requirements were established to ensure that products
intended to provide protection from the side were tested from the side, as well as from the front.
In 1983, the group had the benefit of an American Welding Society (AWS) study to update and
improve the transmittance requirements for filter lenses. The recommendationby AWS was adopted.
Suggestions for improvement of this standard will be welcome. Theysh.ould be sent to the American
Society of Safety Engineers, 1800 East Oakton Street, Des Plain&, IL 60018-2187.

This standard was processed and approved for submittal to ANSI by American National Standards Committee on
Safety Standards for Eye Protection, 287. Committeeapproval of thestandard does notnecessarilyimplythat all
committee members voted for its approval.
At the time it approved this standard, the 287 Committee had the following members:
David A. LaMarre. Chairman
Jack H. Dobson, Jr., Secretary
Organization Represented Name of Representative

Alliance of American Insurers Thomas F. Bresnahan
American Academy of Optometry Bernard A. Morewitz
American Ceramic Society Thomas J. Loomis
Jackson S. Stroud (Alt)
American Gas Association Gary V. Lambert
Philip S. Runge (Alt)
American Insurance Association Ramon Padron, Jr.
American Occupational Physicians Association Joseph F. Novak
American Optometric Association Lowell Glatt
Earl L. Hunter (Alt)
American Society of Safety Engineers Richard B. Anderson
American Welding Society Robert Tucker
Marvin E. Kennebeck, Jr. (Alt)
Association of American Railroads T. A. Bradigan, Jr.
Defense General Supply Center George Reynolds
Electric Light & Power Group C. R. Wooten
Matthew C. Mingoia (Alt)
Electronic Industries Association Herman Sager
Exchange Carriers Standards Association James M. Degen
Edward J. Golonka (Alt)
Glass Lens Council Edward E. Greene
Industrial Safety Equipment Association L. Alan Sankpill
Frank E. Wilcher, Jr. (Alt)
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Richard Greenwood
Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association Robert G. Daniels
Libardo Latorre (Alt)
Robert S. Ajemian (Alt)
National Association of Manufacturing Opticians Sheldon Rips
Wm. J . Flannery III (Alt)
National Association of Optometrists& Opticians, Inc. Sidney Weinrib
Herman Schwartz (Alt)
National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health Donald Campbell
National Safety Council Charles K . Klein
National Society to Prevent Blindness Tod nrriff
Opticians Association of America Lee Handell
Jim Hawkins (Alt)
Optical Laboratories Association George A. Chase
lrby N. Hollans, Jr. (Alt)
Optical Manufacturers Association Eugene A. Keeney
Dan Torgersen (Alt)
Society of the Plastics Industry Jerome P. Carroll
U. S. Department of the Army Ltc. Jerry D. Davis
Capt. John C. Kotulak (Alt)
U. S. Department of Labor - Occupational Safety
& Health Administration Chappell D. Pierce
U. S. Department of the Navy John R. Ruff
M. Gionfriddo (Alt)
Individual Members David A. LaMarre
Liaison Members
ANSI National Committee Z80 (Ophthalmic Lens Standards) David Eifrig
ANSI National Committee 289 (Industrial Head Protection) C. O. Chichester
ANSI National Committee Z90 (Protective Headgear for Vehicular Users) C. O. Chichester

1.Preface ................................................ 9
2 . ScopeandPurpose ......................................... 9
2.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 . Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 . Definitions ........................ .................... 9-11
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Publications 5 . Referenced ...................................... II
6 .General Qpes ofEye and Face Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
6.1 Spectacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
6.2 Faceshields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.3 Goggles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
6.4 Welding Helmets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.5 SpecialPurposeLenses .................................. 14
7 . Protector Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-17
7.1 Protective Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.2 Protector Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.3 SelectionGuidelines ...................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.4 Fitting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SelectionChart - Centerfold' Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
8 . Spectacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19
8.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8.2 Spectacles withRemovable Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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8.3 Non-Removable
Spectacles with Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8.4
Requirements
Optical Spectacles
for Plano ...................... 18
8.5 Flammability Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8.6 CorrosionResistance .................................... 18
8.7 Cleanability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8.8 Prescription (Rx)SpectaclePerformance ........................ 19
8.9 SpecialPurposeSpectacleRequirements ........................ 19
8.10 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9 . Faceshields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20
9.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9.2 Faceshields withRemovableWindows .......................... 19
9.3 Faceshields withNon-RemovableWindows .................... 19-20 .
9.4 OpticalRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9.5 Flammability Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9.6 Corrosion Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9.7 Cleanability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Faceshield Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I Purpose
9.8 Special
9.9 Marking .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
20
10. Goggles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Introduction
........
I
19.1 21
10.2 Goggles with Removable Lenses . 21 ............................
10.3
Non-Removable
Goggles with 21 Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.4 OpticalRequirements for PlanoGoggles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
10.5FlammabilityResistance .................................. 22
Resistance. 10.6 Corrosion ....................................
B 10.7Cleanability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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10.8 Prescription (h) GogglePerformance ........................ 22
10.9 SpecialPurposeGoggle Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
10.10 Cover Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
10.11 Ventilation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
10.12 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
I I . Welding Helmets and Handshields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
11.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
11.2 Welding Helmets with Removable Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
11.3 Welding Helmets with Non-Removable Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
11.4 OpticalRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
11.5 FlammabilityResistance ................................. 24
11.6 CorrosionResistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
11.7 Cleanability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
11.8 SpecialPurpose Welding Helmet Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
11.9 Cover Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
11.10 LightTightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
11.11 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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12 Transmittance Requirements For General-Purpose Filters For
Protection From Ultraviolet. Visible. and Infrared Radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
12.1 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
12.2 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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13 Prescription (h) Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26
13.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
13.2 Optical Performance ................................... 25
13.3 Impact Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
13.4 LensThickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
13.5 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
14. Instructions. Use. and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
14.1 GeneralRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
14.2 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
14.3 Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
14.4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
14.5 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
14.6 Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
15. Test Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-28
15.1 High Velocity Impact Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
15.2 High Mass Impact Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
15.3 Flammability Resistance ................................. 28
15.4 Tests for Prismatic Power. Refractive Power. Astigmatism.
Definition. Prism Imbalance. Haze. and Transmittance . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-3 1
15.5 Drop BallImpact Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
15.6 CorrosionResistance Test forMetalParts ...................... 30
15.7 Cleanability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
15.8 Penetration Tests forPlastic Windows and Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
Table 1 Transmittance Requirements for Clear Lenses
and General-PurposeFilters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

SECTION PAGE
Figures
Figure
Spectacles
1 ........................................ 11
Figure2Spatula Temples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure
Cable
3 Temple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 12
Figure 4 Spectacle withHeadband-Temple .......................... 12
Figure 5 Spectacle HavingFrontwithNon-Removable Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 6 FixedBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 7 AdjustableNose Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 8 Flatfold Sideshield ................................... 12
Figure 9 Full Sideshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 10 Lift-Front Spectacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 1 1 Faceshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 12 Eyecup Goggle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 13 Cover Goggle with Direct Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 14 Cover Goggles with Indirect Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 15 Non-VentilatedCover Goggle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 16 WeldingHelmet with Stationary Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 17 Lift-FrontHelmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 18 Handshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 19HighMass ImpactMissile .............................. 39
Figure 20TestPattern “Sunburst” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 21 Prism Imbalance Test Apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 22 Lens TestBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 23BasePlate for ImpactTestApparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Appendixes
Appendix A Spectral WeightingFactors for Determination of Transmittances . . . . . . 32
Appendix B Assessment Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Appendix C HighVelocityImpactTestApparatus ....................... 36
Appendix DSource for Headform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Appendix E Calibration ofTestTelescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Tables
Table Al Spectral WeightingFactors for EffectiveFar-Ultraviolet
Average Transmittance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
TableA2Valuesof Spectral Luminous Sensitivity for the CIE
1931 Standard Colorimetric Observer and the Relative Spectral
Emittance of CIE Illuminant A for Wavelengths from 380 nm
to780nm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Table A3 Relative Spectral Emittance of CIE Illuminant A for
Wavelengthsfrom700nmto2600nm ........................ 33
l’ableA4 Spectral WeightingFactors for Blue-LightHazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Figure C1HighVelocityImpactTest Apparatus ........................ 36

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Eye and Face Protection
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1. Preface This standard DOES NOT apply to hazards related

to X-rays, gamma rays, high energy particulate radia-
This standard for eye and face protective devices is, as tions, microwaves, radio-frequency radiation. lasers
far as possible, intended to be performance oriented. and masers, and sports. Use of devices in applications
Every effort was made to develop requirements that outside the scope of this standard could result in serious
assure the wearer of protection consistent with, or better injury.
than, ANSI 287.1-1979. This standard recognizes the
Bureau of Labor Statistics' study that revealed the
need for angular protection, in addition to frontal pro-
tection, in eye and face protective devices worn in the 2.2 Purpose. The objective of this standard is to pro-
occupational setting. Results of a study by the American vide minimum requirements for eye and face protective
Welding Society have been used to update and improve devices and guidance for the selection, use,and mainte-
.e requirements for transmittance of devices intended for

protection against optical radiation.
Protective devices do not provide unlimited protection.
nance of these devices. The requirements of this standard
apply to protectors when they are first placed in service.
In the occupational and school environment, eye and

face protective devices are not substitutes for machine
guards and other engineering controls. Personal eye 3. Compliance
and face protective devices alone should not be relied
on to provide complete protection against hazards, but When refrence is made to this standard in statetnents of
should be used in conjunction with machine guards, all requirements
compliance, the protective device shall meet
engineering controls, and sound manufacturing prac- i n their entirety
tices. Every effort should be made to eliminate eye and
face hazards in occupational and educational settings.
4. Definitions
2. Scope and Purpose. astigmatism. A condition in a lens of a protector in
which there is a difference in refractive power in one
2.1 Scope. This standard shall apply to those occupa- meridian from that in another meridian.
tional and educational operations or processes where
eye and face hazards exist. These include, but are not blue-light transmittance. Transmittance of optical
limited to, machining operations,'material welding and radiation weighted by its ability to cause photochemical
cutting, chemical handling, and assembly operations. damage to the retina.
chin protector. That portion of a device that offers
protection to a wearer's chin, or lower face and neck,
cleanable. To be made readily free of dirt or grime
"Accidents Involving Eye Injuries," U.S. Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics - April 1980 - without being damaged by an appropriate cleaning
Report 597. process, such as the use of soap and water.

ANSI Z87.3 89 = 0724350 0500737 3
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cover lens. An expendable pane of clear material to millimeters between the centers of the pupils of the
protect a lens from damage. eyes.
crown protector. That portion of a device that offers lens. The transparent part of a protective device through
protection to a wearer’s forehead. which the wearer sees,
crown strap. That portion of a headgear that rests on lens, impact-resistant. A lens capable of withstanding
the top of the head. the appropriate impact tests of this standard.
effective far-ultraviolet transmittance. Transmittance lens, non-removable. A lens and holder that are
of optical radiation weighted by its ability to damage homogeneous and continuous.
the cornea.
lens, plano (non-Rx, sometimes called afocal). A lens
faceshield. A protective device commonly intended to that does not incorporate a corrective prescription: this
shield the wearer’s face, or portions thereof, in addition lens is not necessarily flat.
to the eyes, from certain hazards. Faceshields are sec-
lens, prescription (Rx). A lens manufactured to the
ondary protectors and shall be used only with primary
wearer’s individual corrective prescription.
protectors.
lens, special purpose. Any lens that does not meet the
filter lens. A lens that attenuates varying proportions
transmittance requirements for general purpose filters
of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared rays in conformance
as listed in Table 1, but does meet all other require-
with the requirements of Table 1.
ments of this standard.
fracture. A lens will be considered to have fractured if
lift-front. A type of lens that covers the viewing area
it cracks through its entire thickness, including a laminar
of a protector immediately in front of the wearer’s eyes
layer, if any, and across a complete diameter into two
and that can be positioned outside of the line of sight
or more separate pieces, or if any lens material visible
during- normal use of the protector. Lift-fronts &e not
to the naked eye becomes detached from the ocular
normally intended to provide primary protection against
surface.
impact hazards.
front. That part of a spectacle frame that is intended to
contain the lens or lenses. light. Optical radiation weighted by its ability to cause
visual sensations.
glare. Uncomfortably bright light without hazardous
luminous transmittance.The fraction of light (380-780
levels of ultraviolet or infrared.
nm) passing through a medium.
goggle. A protective device intended to fit the face
nanometer (nm). One billionth of a meter, meters.
immediately surrounding the eyes in order to shield the
eyes from a variety of hazards. optical density. A measure of the total luminous trans-
mittance of an optical material. Optical density is related
handshield. A hand-held welding helmet. See “welding
to the total luminous transmittance,T, by the equation:
helmet.”
Optical density = log,, 1/T where T is expressed as a
haze. The fraction of incident light that is-nottransmitted decimal, not as a percent. It is related to the shade
in a straight line, but is scattered. Excessive haze number by the equation: Shade number = (7/3) (optical
causes blurring. density) -t 1.
headgear. That part of a protective helmet, hood or optical radiation. That portion of the electromagnetic
faceshield that supports the device on the wearer’s head. spectrum with wavelengths between 200 and 2000
nanometers.
hood. A device that completely covers the head, neck,
and portions of the shoulders. photochromic lens. A lens which darkens when ex-
posed to sunlight and which fades when removed from
impact resistance.The ability of a device to withstand
the sunlight.
impact as required by this standard.
plano. See “lens, plano.”
infrared radiation.As related to this standard, electro-
magnetic energy with wavelengths from 780 to 2000 power. See “refractive power” and “prism power.”
nanometers.
primary protector. A device which may be worn alone
interpupillary distance (abbr. PD). The distance in or in conjunction with a secondary protector. (See “sec-
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AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD 287.1-1989
ondary protector”). American National Standard 280.1-1987 “Recom-

mendations for Prescription Ophthalmic Lenses”
prism power (“prism”). A measure of the angular
deviation expressed in prism diopters of a light ray
after passing along the design viewing path through the
lens.
6. General Qpes of Eye and Face Protectors
protective helmet. Headwear conforming to ANSI
289.1-1981, or the latest revision thereof; also known There aremany types of eye and face protection products
as “hard hat.” available to protect a worker. It is difficult to illustrate
types of protective devices available without appearing
refractive power (“power”). A measure of the ability to disallow those not illustrated. THEREFORE, THESE
of a lens to focus light rays, expressed in diopters. ILLUSTRATIONS ARE ONLY REPRESENTATIVE
secondary protector. A device which shall be worn OF SOME OF THOSECOMMONLY AVAILABLE AT
only in conjunction with a primary protector. THE TIMEOFTHE WRITING OFTHE STANDARD.
THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE PROVIDED TO HELP
shall. In this standard, the use of the word “shall” DESCRIBE THE WIDEVARIETY OF PROTECTORS
indicates a mandatory requirement. AVAILABLE.
should. In this standard, the use of the word “should” THE PROTECTORS DO NOT NEED TO TAKE THE
indicates a recommendation. FORMS SHOWN, BUT SHALL MEET THE REQUIRE-
sideshield. A device, commonly attached to spectacles, MENTS OF THIS STANDARD.
that provides side exposure protection to the eye.
6.1 Spectacles. Protective devices intended to shield the
spectacle. A protective device to shield the wearer’s wearer5 eyesfiom a variety of hamrdr. Spectacles are
eyes from a variety of hazards, depending on spectacle commonly used to provide primary protection from
tY Pe. impact and optical radiation. A spectacle commonly
temple. That part of a spectacle commonly attached to consists of the followingmajor components: front with
the front and generally extending behind the ear of the bridge area; lens or lenses; temples; and sideshields
wearer. (see Figure 1). The assembled devices are available in
many combinations of the various major component
test lenslwindow. A lens or window capable of with- types to provide the user with a wide choiceof suitable
standing the specified test criteria without failure. equipment.
uttraviolet radiation. In this standard, electromagnetic
energy with wavelengths from 200 to 380 nanometers.
welding helmet. A protective device intended to shield
the eyes and face from optical radiation and impact.
Welding helmets are secondary protectors and shall be
used only in conjunction with primary protectors.
window. That portion of a faceshield through which the
wearer views the work.
window, non-removable. A window and holder that
are homogeneous and continuous.
5. ReferencedPublications.
ETgure 1
This standard shall beused in conjunction with the Spectacles
following publications.
NBS Special Publication 374 6.1.1 Spectacle Major Component ’Qpes.
ASTM D1003-61 (Reapproved 1977) - Test Method 6.1.1.1 ‘lkmple Qpes.
for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Trans- 6.1.1.1.1 Spatula temples (fixed or adjustable).
parent Plastics See Figure 2.
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6.1.1.4.1 FSxed Bridge. Available in sizes for

fitting to an individual’s specific nose size and expres-
sed, by convention, as distance in millimeters between
Rgure 2 lenses (DBL); or Universal, for fitting to a wide range
Spatula lkmples of nose sizes (see Figure 6).
6.1.1.1.2 Cable Temples (fixed or adjustable).
W
See Figure 3.
F’igure 6
Fixed Bridge
F’igure 3
Cable Temple 6.1.1.4.2 Adjustable Nose Pads. A bridge
which has arms with pads attached for fitting to an
6.1.1.1.3 Headband-Temple. See Figure 4. individual’s nose (see Figure 7).
Agure 4
Spectacle with Headband-Temple
m figure 7
Adjustable Nose Pad
6.1.1.4.3 Adjustable Bridge. Can be adjusted

6.1.1.2 h n t ‘Qpes. to custom-fit an individual’s nose.
6.1.1.2.1FrontwithRemovable Lens. See 6.1.1.5 Sideshields. Sideshields are available in
Figure 1. solid or ventilated types. Sideshields arc commonly
6.1.1.2.2 &ont with Non-Removable Lens. available in flatfold or cup types.
See Figure 5 . 6.1.1.5.1 Platfold or Semi-Sideshields. Flatfold
or semi-sideshields may be attached to. or be an integral
part of, the temple. and may bc cithcr pcrmancnt or
removable (scc Figurcs 8 and Y).
Agure 5
Spectacle Having Front with Non-Removable Lens
6.1.1.3 Lens Qpes. Lenses are commonly available

in two basic types: plano, for the wearer not requiring
vision correction in a protective device; and prescription
(Rx), for those who do require vision correction. Agure 8
6.1.1.3.1 Plano Lenses. Flat or curved, com- Flatfold Sideshields
monly available in clear, filter, or tinted materials.
6.1.1.3.2 Prescription (Rx) Lenses. Com- 6.1.1.5.2 F u 1 1 (Cup) Sideshields. Full (cup)
monly available in clear, filter, or tinted materials. sideshields maybe attached permanently, or maybe
6.1.1.4 Bridge Qpes removable.
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Rgure 11
Faceshield
figure 9
Detachable Sideshields 6.2.1 Faceshield Major ComponentTypes. Windows
are available in various sizes, thicknesses and materials
6.1.2 Special Purpose Spectacles. Special purpose to provide different levels of protection from a variety
spectacles shall meet the requirements of this standard of hazards. Commonly used windows are plastic, plastic
except forTable 1. Appropriate aids to vision, including with glass insert, or wire screen,
eye protection, may be provided with products that do 6.2.2 Special Purpose Faceshield Windows. S e e
not conform to Table 1. Section 6.5.
6.1.2.1 Lift-Front Type Spectacles. A spectaclc 6.3 Goggles. Pritnuty protectiveclevices interlded tofit the
conforming to this standard with an additional, perma- &ce i~nmedìatelysrrrrourldirlg the eyes in order to shield
nently attached or snap-onfront that can be raised and the eyes fi.c.n a vuricty of kuzurds. Goggles commonly
lowered to provide glare and/or optical radiation protec- are available in two styles: eyecup, to cover the eye
tion, ortoprovidefor special visual tasks, asneeded sockets completely; andcover2which may be worn over
(see Figure IO). spectacles. Goggles are commonly available with rigid
or flexible frames, and are usually ventilated to allow
passage of ait to minimize fogging. The devices are
available in many configurations (see Figures 12
through 15 for some examples).
6.3.1 Direct Ventilation. To exclude direct passage
oflarge particles (see Figures 12 and 13).
6.3.2 Indirect Ventilation.To exclude direct passage
of dust, liquids, or light (see Figure [4).
6.3.3 Special Purpose Lenses. See Section 6.5.
FGgure 10
Lift-Front Spectacles
Ventilation area
6.2 Faceshields. Protective devices generally intended to
shield the wurer S f t r c x . , or porlio11.s ~l~c~rc.oJ
in oddition to
the eyes. Jkotn cer~crkh u w - c i s . Fuc:esIriclds arc. sc~c~oruìu~y figure 12
proleclors und s l d l be r r s e d m l y u i l h prilnoty protectors. Eyecup Goggle
Faceshields may have a headgear that supports a window,
curvcd to surround and cover the wearer's face (see
Figure I I).Neck and chin protectors are also available.
The headgear assembly may be provided with or without
a crown protcctor. Faccshield windows may be attached
lo protcctivc hclmcts (hard hats) in placc of their own
hcadgear. Thc assembled dcviccs arc available in many
combinations of the various major component types to
provide the user with a wide choicc of suitable cquip- Figure 13
IllCllt. Cover Goggle with Direct Ventilation
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Rgure 14
Cover Goggles with Indirect Ventilation
figure 18
Handshield
6.5 Special Purpose Lenses. Special purpose lenses

shall meet all requirements of the standard except for
the transmittance requirements in Table I.They may be
used at the discretion of the individual responsible for
Rgure 15 the eye safety program.
Non-Ventilated Cover Goggle 6.5.1 General. Special purpose lenses provide eye
protection while performing visual tasks that require
6.4 Welding Helmets. Protective devices intended to shield unusual filtering of light. Examples include, but are
the eyes andfacejotn optical radiation and impact. Weld- not limited to: didymium-containing;cobalt-containing;
ing helmets are secondary protectors and shall be used uniformly tinted and photochromic lenses; and lenses
only in conjunction with primary protectors. Filter lenses prescribed by an eye specialist for particular vision
shall meet the requireme.nts of Table I.The helmet may problems. HOWEVER, MANY SUCH LENSES OFFER
be mounted on a hard hat with special accessories. INADEQUATE ULTRAVIOLET AND/OR INFRARED
Welding helmets shall be constructed of heat resistant PROTECTION; CAUTION SHALL BE EXERCISED
material. There are three types commonly available: IN THEIR USE. FOR EACH APPLICATION, THE
stationary lens; lift-front; and handshield (see Figures RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL SHALL ENSURE THAT
16 through 18). THE PROPERULTRAVIOLET, INFRARED, AND
VISIBLE PROTECTION IS PROVIDED. Spectral
transmittance data shall be available to buyers upon
request. Both viewing areas of a protector shall meet
the transmittance matching requirementsof Sections 8,
9, 10, or 11.
6.5.2 Photochromic Lenses. A common type of
special purpose lens is the photochromic lens, which
darkens when exposed to sunlight, and which fades
when removed from the sunlight. This lens is frequently
Hgure 16 used to provide comfortable vision for a wide range of
Welding Helmet with Stationary Lens ambient illumination. Since the fading process is not
instantaneous, photochromic lenses should be used
with care in operations requiring critical acuity, or fast
reaction to visual stimuli, particularly in operations
where the wearer passes from outdoors to indoors in the
course of the job; for example, a forklift operator pass-
ing from outdoors to indoors. Although photochromic
lenses absorb ultraviolet light, they shall not be used as
a substitute for the proper protector in hazardous optical
radiation environments.
6.5.3 Limitations. In general, lenses having low
Figure 17 luminous transmittance should not be worn indoors,
Lift-&ont Helmet except when needed for protection from optical radia-
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tion, since indoor light levels tend to be only adequate. study revealed that nlost eye injuries. for those wearing
Care should be exercised in conjunction with wearing eye protectors, occur because,the protector did not
such lenses for driving vehicles with tinted windshields provide sufficient angular coverage. USE OF PROTEC-
or for night driving. TORS PROVIDING SIDE PROTECTION SHOULD
BE ENCOURAGED WHEREVER PRACTICAL.
7.3.2 Protectors with Special Purpose Lenses. See
7. Protector Selection Section 6.5 for requirements.
7.1 Protective Practices. I n the work environment, eye 7.4 Fitting the Device. Consideration should be given
and face protective devices are not substitutes for machine to comfort and fit. Eye and face protective dcviccs that
guards, engineering controls, and sound manufacturing fit poorly will n o t afford the protection for which they
practices.Personaleye and faceprotectivedevices were designed. Continued wearing of the device is
alone should not be relied on to provide protection more likely if it fits the wearer comfortably. Protective
against hazards, but should be used in conjunction with devices are generally available in a variety o f sizes, and
guards. engineering controls, and sound manufacturing care should be taken to assure that the right size is
practices. See Appendix B for assessment guidelines. selected. Spectacles should be fitfed by qualified per-
sonnel.
7.2 Protector Selection. It is necessary to consider 7.4.1 Devices with Adjustable Features. Adjustmenrs
certain general guidelines for assessing the eye and should be made on an individual basis for a comfortable
facehazard situations that exist in an occupational or fit that will maintain the protective device in proper
educational operation or process, and to matchthe position. Extra care should be taken in fitting goggles
protective device to the particular hazard. The person for protection against dust and chemical splash to assure
directly responsible for a safety program should apply that they are sealed to the face. Where manufacturer's
common sense and fundamental technical principles to instructions are available. they shall be followed.
accomplishthese tasks. This process is subjective by
nature, because of the infinite variety of situations
where face and eye protection may be required (see 8. Spectacles
Selection Chart).
Wearers of contact lenses shall be required to wear 8.1 Introduction. Spectacles are protectivedevices
appropriate covering eye and face protection devices in intended to shield the wearer's eycs from a variety of
a hazardous environment. It should be recognized that hazards. While they are primary protectors and may be
dusty and/or chemical environments may represent an used alone, they may also be used in conjunction with
additiaal hazardtocontact lens wearers. other protectors.
7.3 Selection Guidelines. The general procedure for
8.2 Spectacles with Kemovable Lenses
selection of protective equipment is as follows:
8.2.1 Frame Tests. For the purpose o f these tests,
( I ) Become familiar with the selection chart and the
frames shall be equipped with test lenses. For the High
type of protective equipment that is available, and what
Mass lnlpact test. no parts or fragments shall be ejected
i t can do: ¡.e., splash protection, impact protection, etc.
from the protector that could contact an eye of the
(3) Compare the estimated hazards associated with
headform. For the High Velocity Impact test, no contact
the environment; ¡.e., impact velocities, masses, projec-
with an eye of the headform is permitted as a result of
tile shape, radiation intensities, etc., withtheavailable
the impact. nor shall any parts or fragments be ejected
protective equipment.
from the protector that could contact an cye of the
(3) Make a judgement in selection of the appropriate
headform.
protective equipment so that the protection is greater
8.2.1.1 High Mass Impact. Fnunes shall be capa-
than the estimated hazard.
ble of resisting impact from a pointed projectile wei'ghing
(4) Fit the user with the protective device and give
SOO grams (17.6 ounces) dropped from ;L height of 130
instructions on care and use as recommended in Sec-
cm (51.2 in). The frames shall be tested in accordance
tion 14.
with Section 15.2.
END USERS (WEARERS) SHALL BE MADE AWARE OF 8.2.1.2 High Velocity Impact. Frames shall be
ALL WARNING LABELS AND THEIR CONTEhT capable of resisting impact from a 6.35 tnm (1/4 i n )
diameter steel ball traveling at a velocity of.45.7 mps
7.3.1 Side Protection. The Bureal; of Labor Statistics ( IS0 fps). The frames shall be tested in accordance w i t h
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PION CHART
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PROTECTORS
ASSESSMENT
SEE NOTE (1) PROTECTORS LIMITATIONS NOT RECOMMENDEI
Chipplng, grinding, Flying fragments, Spectacles, goggles Protective devices do Protectors that donot
machinlng, masonry objects, large chips, faceshields not provide unlimited provide protection fror
work, riveting, particles, sand, dirt, protection. side exposure.
I and sanding. etc. SEE NOTES (1) (3) SEE NOTE (10)
M (5)(6) (10) SEE NOTE (7)
P For severe exposure Filter or tinted lenses
A add N that restrict light
C transmittance, unless
T it is determined that a
glare hazard exists.
Refer to OPTICAL
RADIATION.
Furnace operations, Hot sparks Faceshields, goggles, Spectacles, cup and Protectors that donot
pouring, casting, hot spectacles cover type goggles do provide protection fror
dipping, gas cutting. *For severe exposure not provide unlimited side exposure.
and welding. add N facial protection.
H SEE NOTE (2) (3) SEE NOTE (2)

E Splash from molten 'Faceshields worn ove
A metals goggles H,K
T
SEE NOTE (2)(3)
High temperature Screen faceshields,
exposure Reflective faceshields.
- SEE NOTE (2) (3) SEE NOTE (3)

C Acid and chemicals Splash Goggles, eyecup and Ventilation should be Spectacles, welding
H handling, degreasing, cover types. adequate but well helmets, handshields
E plating protected from splash
M 'For severe exposure, entry
l add N
C
Irritating mists G Special purpose SEE NOTE (3)
A
L goggles
-
Woodworking, buffing, Nuisance dust Goggles, eyecup and Atmospheric condition$
D general dusty cover types and the restricted ven-
U conditions. tilation of the protector
S can cause lenses to
T fog. Frequent cleaning
~
mav be reauired.
TYPICAL
FILTER
LENS PRO-
SHADE TECTORS
WELDING: SEE NOTE (9)
Electric Arc 10-14 Welding Protection from optical Protectors that donot
Helmets radiation is directly provide protection fror
O or related to filter lens optical radiation.
P Welding density. SEE NOTE (4)
T Shields Select the darkest shadr SEE NOTE (4)
I that allows adequate
C task performance.
A WELDING: SEE NOTE (9)
L
Gas 4-8 Welding
R Goggles
A or
D Welding
l Faceshield
A CUTTING 3-6
T
I TORCH BRAZING 3-4 SEE NOTE (3)
O
N TORCH SOLDERING 1.5-3 Spectacles
or
Welding
Faceshield
GLARE Spectacle Shaded or Special
Purpose lenses, as
SEE NOTE (9) (IO) Suitable.
SEE NOTE (8)

.A..
B.
C.
WSpectacle, No Sideshield
Spectacle, Half Sideshield
Spectacle, Full Sideshield

E'
G.
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Spectacle,
Cover
Front
Lift
Goggle,
Cup
Goggle,
Direct
87 E Ö724350 0500724 O W
PROTECTIVE DEVICES
Ventilation
No Ventilation
I'
Spectacle,Non-RemovableLensCoverGoggle,DirectVentilation
K.
Cup Goggle,
Indirect
Ventilation
O.
Welding Hl
P.
i
N.
P+
U
W
Welding Helmet, Stationary Window
Spectacle.
Detachable
Sideshield
Cover
Goaale.
Indirect
Ventilation
"
SDectacle.
HeadbandTemDle
v
Welding Helmet, Lift Front
M.
'The illustrations shown are only representative of protective devices

commonly available at the time of the writing of this standard.
Protective devices do notneed to take the forms shown, but must Cover Welding Goggle,
meet the requirements of the standard. Indirect Ventilation
NOTES:
(1) Care shall be taken to recognize the possibilityof multiple (6) Wearers of contact lenses shall also be required to wear
and simultaneous exposure to a variety of hazards. Adequate appropriate covering eye and face protection devices in a
protection against the highest levelof each of the hazards must hazardous environment. It should be recognized thatdusty and/
be provided. or chemical environments may represent an additional hazard
(2) Operations involving heat may also involve optical radia- to contact lens wearers.
tion. Protection from both hazards shall be provided. (7) Caution should be exercised in the use of .metal frame
(3) Faceshields shall only be worn over primary eye protection. protective devices in electrical hazard areas.
(4) Filter lenses shall meet the requirements for shade desig- (8) Refer to Section 6.5, Special Purpose Lenses.
nations in Table 1. (9) Welding helmets or handshields shall be used only over
(5) Persons whose vision requires the use of prescription (Rx) primary eye protection.
lenses shall wear either protective devices fitted with prescrip- (IO) Non-sideshield spectacles are available for frontal protec-
tion (Rx) lenses or protective devices designed toworn be over tion only.
regular prescription (Rx) eyewear.
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Section 15.1.3 if the spectacles provide side protection tion 15.8 The lens shall not fracture nor be penetrated
or 15.1.4 if they do not. as a result of this test.
8.2.2 Lens Tests.
8.2.2.1 Drop Ball Impact. Removable lenses 8.4 Optical Requirements for Plano Spectacles.
shall be capable of resisting impact from a 25.4 mm ( 1 8.4.1 Lift-Front Lenses. Spectacles with lift-front
i n ) diil1lWet. stcol ball dropped from a height of 127 cm lenses shall be tested for optical requirements with the
(50 in). The lenses shall be tested in accordance with lift-front in the up position. The lift-front components
Scction 15,5.2. The lens shall not fracture as a result alone shall meet all optical requirements for plano
of this test. spectacles except prism imbalance.
8.2.2.2 Minimum Thickness of Plano Lenses. 8.4.2 Prismatic Power. Plano lenses intended to be
All removable plano (non-prescription) spectacle lenses used as replacement parts shall be tested in accordance
shall be not less than 3.0 mm ( . I 18 in) thick, except with Section 15.4.2. The lenses shall be measured with
lenses which are capable of withstanding a 45.7 mps the design viewing axis coincident with the telescope
(150 fps) impact of a 6.35 mm (U4 in) steel ball, when axis and the prismatic power shall not differ from the
tested in accordance with Section 15.1. Such lenses shall design value by more than 1/16 prism diopter in any
not be less than 2.0 mm (.O79 in) thick. (For prescrip- direction.
tion (Rx) lens thickness requirements see Section 13.4). Plano lenses offered for sale in complete products
8.2.2.3 Penetration Test (Plastic lenses only). shall be tested in accordance with Section 15.4.5. The
Removable lenses shall be capable of resisting penetra- prismatic power shall not exceed 1/2 prism diopter in
tion from a weighted projectile weighing 44.2 gm (1.56 any direction. Vertical prism imbalance shall not exceed
ounces) dropped from a height of 127 cm (50 in) when 1/4 prism diopter, and horizontal prism imbalance shall
tested in accordance with Section 15.8. The lens shall not exceed 1/4 prism diopter “Base In” or 1/2 prism
not fracture nor be penetrated as a result of this test. diopter “Base Out.”
8.3 Spectacles with Non-Removable Lenses 8.4.3 Refractive Power. Spectacles shall be tested
8.3.1 Product ’ksts. Spectacles with non-removable in accordance with Section 15.4.3. The refractive
lenses shall be tested as complete devices. For the power, in any meridian, shall not exceed C 1/16 diopter.
High Mass Impact test, no parts or fragments shall be The maximum astigmatism, the absolute difference in
ejected from the protector that could contact an eye of power measured in the two extreme meridians, shall
the headform. For the High Velocity Impact test, no not exceed 1/16 diopter.
contact with an eye of the headform is permitted as a 8.4.4 Definition. Spectacles shall be tested for def-
result of the impact, nor shall any parts or fragments initionaccordingto Section 15.4.4. NBS Pattern 20
be ejected from the protector that could contact an eye shall be clearly resolved.
of the headform. 8.4.5 Haze. Lenses shall exhibit not more than 3%
8.3.1.1 High Mass Impact. Spectacles shall be haze when tested according to 15.4.6.
capabie of ïcsisting impact from a pointed projectile 8.4.6 Transmittance. Clear and filter plano lenses
weighing 500 gm (17.6 ounces) dropped from a height shall comply with the requirements specified in Table 1.
of 130 cm (51.3 in). The spectacles shall be tested in Measurements shall be taken according to Section 15.4.7.
accordancewithSection15.2. The ratio of the two measured transmittances, one for
8.3.1.2 High Velocity Impact. Spectacles shall each lens of a removeable pair, or at points directly in
be capable of resisting impact from a 6.35 mm (U4 in) front of each eye for a non-removable lens, shall not be
diameter steel ball traveling at a velocity of 45.7 mps less than 0.90 or more than 1.10. The tolerance for
(150 fps). The spectacles shall be tested in accordance Shade 4 and higher shall be 0.80 and 1.20 respectively.
with Section 15.1.3 if the spectacles provide side protec-
tion or Section 15.1.4 if they do not. 8.5 Flammability Resistance. Spectacles shall be
8.3.1.3 Minimum Thickness. All non-removable tested in accordance with Section 15.3. The spectacles
spectacle lenses shall be not less than 3.0 mm (.118 in) shall not continue to burn after exposure to a 50 mm
thick, except plastic. which shall be not less than 2.0 (2 in) flame from a IO mm (.393 in) Bunsen burner for
mm(.O79 in) thick. one and one-half seconds.
8.3.1.4 Penetration Test (Plastic lenses only).
Spectacles with non-removable lenses shall be capable 8.6 Corrosion Resistance. Spectacles shall be tested in
of .resisting penetration from a weighted projectile accordance withSection 15.6. Metal components used
weighing 44.2 gm (1.56 ounces) dropped from a height in spectacles shall be corrosion resistant to the degree
of 127 cm (50 in) when tested in accordance with Sec- that the function of the spectacles shall not be impaired
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by the corrosion. 9.2 Faceshields with Removable Windows

le 8.7 Cleanability. Spectacles shall be cleaned in accord-
9.2.1 Frame Tests. For the purpose of these tests,
frames shall be equipped with a test window. For: the
ance with Section 15.7. The function of the spectacles High Mass Impact test, no parts or fragments shall be
shall not be impaired. ejected from the protector that could contact an eye of
the headform. For the High Velocity Impact test, no
8.8 Prescription (Rx) Spectacle Performance. Spec- contact with an eyeof the headforms is permitted as a
tacles utilizing lenses made to individual prescription result of the impact, nor shall any parts or fragments
(h) shall satisfy all the requirements of this standard, be ejected from the protector that could contact aneye
except for those thatrelate to impact and optical require- of the headform.
ments (Section 8.4.2 through 8.4.5). Impact and optical 9.2.1.1 HighMass Impact. Test faceshields shall
performance shall be subject to the requirements of be capable of resisting impact from a pointed projectile
Section 13. Only frames which meet the requirements weighing 500 grams (17.6 ounces) dropped from a height
of Section 8 , may be used for corrective spectacle of 130 cm (51.2 in). The faceshield shall be tested in
protectors. accordance with Section 15.2.
9.2.1.2 High Velocity Impact. Faceshields shall
8.9 Special Purpose Spectacle Requirements. Special be capable of resisting impact from a6.35 mm (U4in)
purpose spectacles shallmeet all requirements for spec- diameter steel ball traveling at a velocity of 91.4 mps
tacles except transmittance (Section 8.4.6). In this (300 fps). T h e faceshield shall be tested in accordance
context, special purpose spectacles are designated as with Section 15.1.3.
such because they contain lenses that: are to be used 9.2.2 Window Tests. Removable windows shall be
for particular visual tasks, such as glass-blowing and tested in the device in which they are intended to be
checking melt in metal or glass furnaces; are photo- used. Faceshields with lift-front type devices shall be
chromic; or do not correspond to shades specified in tested for impact resistancewith the lift-front in the up
Table 1. For further explanation, see Section 6.5. position.
8.9.1 Marking. All special purpose lenses shall be 9.2.2.1 Drop Ball Impact, Removable windows
@ markedwith “S” or, in the case of photochromic lenses, shall be capable of resisting impact frotn a 25.4 mm
“V” following the manufacturer’s trademark. For exam- (1 in) diameter steel balldropped from a height of 127
ple, a special purpose lens provided by manufacturer cm (50 in). The removable window shall be tested in
“K. would be marked as follows: “K-S.” accordance with Section 15.5.3. The window shall not
fracture as a result of this test.
8.10 Marking. Each lens shall be distinctly marked in 9.2.2.2 Minimum Thickness. All removable
a permanent and legible manner with the manufac- faceshield windows shall be not less than 1.0 m m (.O39
turer’s monogram. In addition, if other than clear, pre- in) thick, except glass, which shall be not less than 3.0
scription (Rx), or special purpose (Section 8.9), each mm(.118 in) thick.
lens shall be marked with the applicable shade designa- 9.2.2.3 Penetration Test (Plastic windows only).
tion corresponding to Table 1; for example, a shade2.5 Removable windows shall be capableof resisting pene-
lens provided by manufacturer “ K ’ would be marked tration from a weighted projectile weighing 44.2 gm
as follows: “K-2.5.” All markings shall be legible and (1.56 ounces) dropped from a height of 127 cm (50 in).
permanent and placed so that interference with .the The windows shall be tested in accordance with Section
vision of the wearer is minimal. All major spectacle 15.8. The window shall not fracture nor be penetrated
components except lenses shall bear a trademark iden- as a result of this test.
tifying the manufacturer and shall be marked “287” to
indicate compliance withthis standard. 9.3 Faceshields with Non-Removable Windows
9.3.1 Product Tests. Faceshields with non-remova-
ble windows shall be tested as complete devices. For
the High Mass Impact test, no parts or fragments shall
Y. Faceshields be ejected from the protector that could contact aneyn,
of the headform. For the High Velocity Impact rest, no
9.1 introduction. Faceshields are protective devices contact with an eye of the headform is permitted as a
intended to shield the wearer’s face, or portions thereof, result of the impact, nor shall any parts or fragments
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FACESHIELDS ARESECONDARYPROTECTORS
SHALL BE USED ONLY WITH PRIMARY PROTECTORS.
AND
be ejected from the protector that could contact an eye
of the headform.
9.3.1.1 High Mass Impact. Faceshields shall be
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capable of resisting impact from a pointed projectile shields. Those meeting the transmittances listed below
weighing 500 grams (17.6 ounces) dropped froma height shall be marked “light-S,” “medium-S,” or “dark-S”
of 130 cm (51.2 in). The faceshield shall be tested in respectively:
accordance with Section 15.2.
Shade Percent Transmittance
9.3.1.2 High Velocity Impact. Faceshields shall
be capable of resisting impact from a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) Light 50+7
diameter steel ball traveling at a velocity of 91.4 mps Medium 23 +4
(300 fps). The faceshield shall be tested in accordance Dark 14a4
with Section 15.1.3. Measurements shall be taken in two places corres-
9.3.1.3 Minimum Thickness. ALI non-removable ponding to the viewing area for each eye according to
faceshield windows shall be not less than 1.0 mm (.O39 Section 15.4.7. The ratio of the two transmittances of
in) thick, except glass, which shall be not less than 3.0 a faceshield shall not be less than 0.90, nor more than
mm (.118 in) thick. 1.10. The tolerance for Shade 4 and higher shall be
9.3.1.4 Penetration Test (Plastic windows only). 0.80 and 1.20 respectively.
Faceshields with non-removable windows shall be capa-
ble of resisting penetration from a weighted projectile 9.5 Flammability Resistance. Faceshields shall be
weighing 44.2 gm (1.56 ounces)dropped from a height tested in accordance with Section 15.3. The faceshield
of127cm (50 in). The faceshield shall be tested in shall not continue to burn after exposure to a 50 mm
accordance with Section 15.8. The window shall not (2 in) flame from a 10 mm (.394 in) Bunsen burner for
fracture nor be penetrated as a result of this test. three seconds.
9.4 Optical Requirements 9.6 Corrosion Resistance. Faceshields shall be tested

9.4.1 Lift-hnt Windows. Faceshields with lift- in accordance with Section 15.6. Metal components
front windows shall be tested for optical requirements used in faceshields shall be corrosion-resistant to the
with the lift-front in the up position, The lift-frontcom- degree that the function of the faceshield shall not be
ponents alone shall meet all optical requirements for impaired by the corrosion.
plano faceshields except prism imbalance.
9.4.2 Prismatic Power. Plano windows intended to 9.7 Cleanability. Faceshields shall be cleaned in ac-
be used as replacement parts shall be tested in accordance cordance with Section 15.7. The function of the
with Section 15.4.2. The windows shall be measured faceshields shall not be impaired.
with the design viewing axis coincident with the tele-
scope axis and the prismatic power shall not differ 9.8 Special Purpose Faceshield Requirements
from the design value by more than 1/16 prism diopter 9.8.1 Wire-Screen Windows. Exposed borders of
in any direction. wire-screen windows and cut-outs in the wire-screen
Plano windows offered for sale in complete products window (combination plastic and wire-screen) shall be
shall be tested in accordance with Section 15.4.5. The suitably bound and otherwise finished in such a manner
prismatic power shall not exceed 1/4 prism diopter in as to eliminate any sharp, rough, or unfinished edges.
any direction, Vertical prism imbalance shall not ex- Wire-screen windows are exempt from haze, definition,
ceed 1/4 prism diopter, and horizontal prism imbalance and transmittance requirements.
shall not exceed 1/8 prism diopter “Base In” or 1/2 9.8.2 Marking. All special purpose windows shall
prism diopter “Base Out.” be marked “Z87-S.” For example, a faceshield with a
9.4.3 Definition. Faceshields shall be tested for light shade special purposewindow provided by manu-
definition according to Section 15.4.4. NBS Pattern 20 facturer “ K ’ would be marked as follows: “Z87-K-
shall be clearly resolved. Light-S.”
9.4.4 Haze. Windows shall exhibit not more than
3% hazewhen tested according to Section 15.4.6. 9.9 Marking. All major faceshield components shall
9.4.5 nansmittance. Clear and shaded plano win- bear a trademark identifying the manufacturer and shall
dows shall comply with the requirements specified in be marked “287” to indicate compliance with this stand-
Table 1. Faceshield windows not meeting the require- ard. In addition, if other than clear, prescription, or
ments of Table 1 are considered special purpose face- special purpose (Section 9.8), each window shall be
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marked with the applicable shade designation corres- plate shall be tested in accordance wlth Section
ponding to Table 1. All markings shall be legible and 15.5.4.2 and shall not fracture.
permanent and placed so that interference with the 10.2.2.2 Minimum Thickness. All removable
vision of the wearer is minimal. goggle lenses shall be not less than 3.0 mm (.118 in)
thick, except plastic, which shall be not less than 1.27
mm (.O50 in) thick.
10.2.2.3 Penetration %st (Plastic lenses only).
10. Goggles Removable lenses shall be capableof resisting penetra-
tion from a weighted projectile weighing 44.2 gm(1.56
10.1 Introduction. Goggles are protective devices in- ounces) dropped from a height of 127 cm (50 in). The
tended to fit the face immediately surrounding the eyes lens shall be tested in accordance with Section 15.8.1.
in order to shield the eyes from a variety of hazards. The lens shall not fracture nor be penetrated as a result
While they are primary protectors and may be used of this test.
alone, they may also be used in conjunction with other
protectors. 10.3 Goggles with Non-Removable Lenses
10.3.1 Product Tests. Goggles with non-removable
10.2 Goggles with Removable Lenses lenses shall be tested as complete devices. For the
10.2.1 Frames Tests. For the purpose of these tests, High Mass Impact fest, no parts or fragments shall be
goggles shall be equipped with test lenses. For the ejected from the protector that could contact an eye of
High Mass Impact test, no parts or fragments shall be the headform. For the High Velocity Impact test, no
ejected from the protector that could contact an eye of contact with an eye of the headform is permitted as a
the headform. For the High Velocity Impact test, no result of the impact, nor shall any parts or fragments
contact with an eye of the headform is permitted as a be ejected from the protector that could contact an eye
result of the impact, nor shall any parts or fragments of the headform.
be ejected from the protector that could contact an eye 10.3.1.1 High Mass Impact. Goggles shall be
of the headform. If the goggle uses only one lens, then capable of resisting impact from a pointed projectile
it shall not separate from the frame along more than weighing SOO grams (17.6 ounces) dropped from a
25% of its circumference. height of 130 cm (51.2 in). The goggles shall be tested
10.2.1.1 High Mass Impact. Test goggles shall in accordance with Section 15.2.
be capable of resisting impact from a pointed projectile 10.3.1.2 High Velocity Impact. Goggles shall be
weighing 500 grams (17.6 ounces) dropped from a height capabIe of resisting impact from a 6.35 mm (114 in)
of 130 cm (51.2 in). The test goggles shall be tested in diameter steel ball traveling at a velocity of 76.2 mps
accordance with Section 15.2. Goggles with lift-front (250 fps). The goggles shall be tested in accordance
type devices shall be tested for impact resistance with with Section 15.1.3.
the lift-front in the up position. 10.3.1.3 Minimum Thickness. All non-removable
10.2.1.2 High Velocity Impact. Test goggles shall lenses shall be not less than 3.0 mm (.118 in) thick,
be capable of resisting impact from a 6.35 mm (U4 in) except plastic, which shall be not less than 1.27 mm
diameter steel ball traveling at a velocity of 76.2 nips (.O50 in) thick.
(350 f p b ) . The test goggles shall be tested in accordance 10.3.1.4 Penetration Test (Plastic lenses only).
with Section 15.1.3. Goggles with non-removable lenses shallbe capable of
10.2.2 Lens Tests resisting penetration from a weighted projectile weighing
10.2.2.1 Drop Ball Impact. Clear and shades M.2 gm (1.56 ounces) dropped from a height of 127 cm
1-3. round removable lenses shall be capable of resist- (SO in). The goggles shall be tested in accordance with
ing impactfrom ;I 75.4 m l 1 ( I i n ) diameter steel ball Section 15.8. The lens shall not fracture nor be pene-
dropped from ;I height of 177cm (SO in). The lens trated as a result of this test.
shall be tested in ;Iccordance with Section 15.5.4.I and
b h a l l not fracture. Shades higherthan Shade 3. round 10.4 Optical Requirements for Plano Goggles
removable lenses shall be capable o f resisting impact 10.4.1 Lift-Front Lenses. Goggles with lift-front
from il 73 n1m (7/X i¡]) diameter steel bull dropped from lenscs shall be tested for optical requirements with the
a height o f 137 cm (SO in). The lens shall be tested i n lift-front in the up position. The lift-front components
ilccordallce with Section 15.5.4. I and shall not frac- alone shall meet all optical requirements for plano
ture. Rectangular goggle filter plates shall be capable goggles except prism imbalance.
of resisting impxt from :I 22 m m (7/8 in) diameter 10.4.2 Prismatic Power. Plano lenses intended to
steelballdroppedfrom a heightof I 111 (39 in). The be used as replacement parts shall be tested in accord-
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ance with Section 15.4.2.The lenses shall be measured for those that relate to optical requirements (Section
with the design viewing axis coincident with the tele- 10.4.2 through 10.4.5). Optical performance shall be
scope axis and the prismatic power shall not differ subject to the requirements of Section 13.2. Only frames
from the design value by more than 1/16 prism diopter which have qualified for use with plano lenses, as set
in any direction. forth in Section 10.2.1, shall be used for corrective
Plano lenses offered for sale in complete products goggle protectors.
shall be tested in accordance with Section 15.4.5. The
prismatic power shall not exceed 114 prism diopter in 10.9 Special Purpose Goggle Requirements. Special
any direction. Vertical prism imbalance shall not ex- purpose goggles shall meet all requirements for goggles
ceed 1/8 prism diopter, and horizontal prism imbalance except transmittance (Section 10.4.6). In this context,
shall not exceed 1/8 prism diopter “Base In” or 1/2 special purpose goggles are designated as such because
prism diopter “Base Out.” they contain lenses that: are to be used for particular
10.4.3 RefractivePower. Goggles shall be tested in visual tasks, such as glass-blowing and checking melt
accordance with Section 15.4.3. The refractive power, in metal or glass furnaces: are photochromic; or do not
in any meridian, shall not exceed +1/16 diopter. The correspond to shades specified in Table 1. For further
maximum astigmatism, the absolute difference in power explanation, see Section 6.5.
measured in two extreme meridians, shall not exceed 10.9.1 Marking. All special purpose lenses shall be
1/ 16 diopter. marked “Z87-S” or, in the case of photochromic lenses,
10.4.4 Definition. Goggles shall be tested for defi- “Z87-V.”
nition according to Section 15.4.4. NBS Pattern 20
shall be clearly resolved. 10.10Cover Lenses. Cover lenses (or plates) are
10.4.5 Haze. Lenses shall exhibit not more than 3% exempt from all requirementsexcept that their luminous
haze when tested according to 15.4.6. transmittance shall not be less than 85%. COVER
10.4.6 Thnsmittance. Clear and shaded plano LENSES (OR PLATES) ALONE DO NOT PROVIDE
lenses shall comply with the requirements specified in PROTECTION FROM IMPACT OR OPTICAL RADI-
Table 1. Measurements shall be taken according to ATION.
Section 15.4.7.The ratio of the two measured transmit-
tances, one for each lens of a removeable pair, or at 10.11 Ventilation Requirements. When goggles are
points directly in front of each eye for a non-removeable provided with openings to allow for the circulation of
lens, shall not be less than 0.90, nor more than 1.10. air, the venting shall be consistent with the intended
The tolerance for Shade 4 and higher shall be 0.80 and application of the goggles.
1.20 respectively. 10.11.1 Direct Ventilation. The vented portion of a
goggle shall be such that openings shall exclude spher-
10.5 Flammability Resistance. Goggles shall be tested ical objects 1.5 mm (.O59 in) in diameter or larger.
in accordance with Section 15.3. The goggles shall not 10.11.2 Indirect Ventilation. The vented portion of
continue to burn after exposure to a 50 mm (2 in) a goggle shall be such that no direct (straight line)
flame from a IO mm (.394 in) Bunsen burner for one passage from the exterior to the interior of the goggle
and one-half seconds. exists. All goggles intended for welding applications
shall prevent the penetration of noticeable levels of
10.6 Corrosion Resistance. Goggles shall be tested in unfiltered radiation.
accordance with Section 15.6. Metal components used
in goggles shall be corrosion resistant to the degree 10.12 Marking. Each lens shall be distinctly marked in
that the function of the goggle shall not be impaired by a permanent and legible manner with the manufacturer’s
the corrosion. monogram. All major goggle components shall be marked
“287” to indicate compliance with this standard. In
10.7 Cleanability. Goggles shall be cleaned in accord- addition, if other than clear, prescription (Rx), or special
ance with 15.7. The function of the goggles shall not purpose (Section 10.9), each lens shall be marked with
be impaired. the applicable shade designation correspondingto Table
1; for example, a shade 2.5 lens provided by manufac-
10.8 Prescription (Rx) Goggle Performance. Goggles turer “ K ’ would be marked as follows: “K-2.5.” All
utilizing lenses made to individual prescription (Rx) markings shall be legible and permanent and placed so
shall satisfy all the requirements of this standard, except that interference with the vision of the wearer is minimal.
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11. Welding Helmets and Handshields 11.3.1 Product Tests. Welding helmets with non-
removable lenses shall be tested as complete devices.
11.1 Introduction. Welding helmets and handshields For the High Mass Impact test, no parts or fragments
are protective devices intended to shield the eyes and shall be ejected from the protector that could contact
face from optical radiation and impact. All information an eye of the headform. For the High Velocity Impact
contained in this section pertaining to welding helmets test, no contact with an eye of the headform is permitted
shall also apply to handshields. WELDING HELMETS as a result of the impact, nor shall any parts or frag-
ARE SECONDARY PROTECTORS AND SHALL BE ments be ejected from the protector that could contact
USED OMY IN CONJUNCTION WITH PRIMARY an eye of the headform,
PROTECTORS. 11.3.1.1 High Mass Impact. Welding helmets
shall be capable of resisting impact from a pointed
11.2 Welding Helmets with Removable Lenses projectile weighing 500 grams (17.6 ounces) dropped
11.2.1 Headgear Tests. For the purpose of these from a height of 130 cm (51.2 in). The helmet shall be
tests, welding helmets shall be equipped with test tested in accordance with Section 15.2.
lenses. For the High Mass Impact test, no parts or 11.3.1.2 High Velocity Impact. Welding helmets
fragments shall be ejected from the protector that could with non-removable lenses shall be capableof resisting
contact an eye of the headform. For the High Velocity impact from a 6.35 mm (V4 in) diameter steel ball
Impact test, no contact with an eye of the headform is traveling at a velocity of 45.7 mps (150 fps). The hel-
permitted as a result of the impact, nor shall any parts met shall be tested in accordance with Section 15.1.3.
or fragments be ejected from the protector that could 11.3.1.3 Minimum Thickness. All non-removable
contact an eye of the headform. lenses shall be not less than 2.0 mm (.O79 in) thick
11.2.1.1 High Mass Impact. Test welding helmets except plastic, which shall be not less than 1.0 mm
shall be capable of resisting impact from a pointed (.O39 in) thick.
projectile weighing 500 grams (17.6 ounces) dropped ll.3.1.4 Penetration Test (Plastic lenses only).
from a height of 130 cm (51.2 in). The helmet shall be Welding helmets with non-removable lenses shall be
tested in accordance with Section 15.2. capable of resisting penetration from a weighted projec-
11.2.1.2 High Velocity Impact.Test welding hel- tile weighing 44 gm (1.56 ounces) dropped from a
mets shall be capable of resisting impact from a 6.35 height of 127 cm (50 in). Welding helmets shall be
mm (U4 in) diameter steel ball traveling at a velocity tested in accordance with Section 15.8. The lens shall
of 45.7 mps (150 fps). The helmet shall be tested in not fracture nor be penetrated as a result of this test.
accordance with Section 15.1.3.
11.2.2 Lens Tasts 11.4 Optical Requirements
11.2.2.1 Drop Ball Impact. Removable filter 11.4.1 Lift-kont Lenses. Welding helmets with
lenses shall be capable of resisting impact from a 15.9 lift-front lenses shallbe tested for optical requirements
mm (5/8 in) diameter steel ball dropped from a height with the lift-front inthe up position. The lift-frontcom-
of 1.0 m (39 in). The lens shall be tested in accordance ponents alone shall meet all optical requirements for
with Section 15.5.5.1 and shall not fracture. If used, welding helmets.
clear lenses (not cover lenses, see 11.9) shall be capable 11.4.2 Prismatic Power. Requirements for prism
of resisting impact from a 25.4 mm (1 in) diameter characteristics shall apply to all clear and shaded lenses
steel ball dropped from a height of 127 cm (50 in). The up to and including Shade 8. Lenses intended to be
lens shall be tested in accordance with Section 15.5.5.2 used as replacement parts shallbe tested in accordance
and shall not fracture. with Section 15.4;2. The lenses shallbe measured with
11.2.2.2 Minimum Thickness. All removable the design axis coincident with the telescope axis, and
welding helmet lenses shall benot less than 2.0 mm the prismatic power shall not exceed 1/8 prism diopter
(.O79 in) thick. in any direction.
11.2.2.3 Penetration Test (Plastic lenses only). 11.4.3 lhnsmittance. Clear and shaded plano
Removable lenses shall be capable of resisting penetra- lenses shall comply with the requirements specified in
tion from a weighted projectile weighing 44.2 gm (1.56 Table I . Measurements shall tie taken according to
ounces) dropped from a height of127 cm (50 in). The Section 15.4.7. For Shades 1.5 through 3.0, the ratio
lenses shall be tested in accordance with Section 15.8. .of the two measured transmittances, one for each lens
The lens shall not fracture nor be penetrated as a result of a removeable pair, or at points directly in front of
of this test. each eye shall not be less than 0.90, nor more than
1.10. For Shades 4.0 through 14 inclusive, the ratio of
11.3 Welding Helmets with Non-Removable Lenses the two measured transmittances, for a non-removeable
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lens, shall be not less than 0.80, nor more than 1.20. 12.mnsmittance Requirements for General Purpose
Non-lens areas of welding helmets with removable Elters
for
Protection
from Ultraviolet, Visible
and d
lenses shall transmit no more radiation than that of a Infrared Radiation.
Shade 14 lens. Non-lens areas of welding helmets with
non-removable lenses shall transmit no more radiation 12.1 Definitions
than that of their lens. 1. Shade Number S is related to luminous transmit-
tance T, (expressed as a fraction, not as a per-
11.5 Flammability Resistance, Welding helmets shall cent) by the equation
be tested in accordance with Section 15.3. The helmet
s= 7
-1og~O“1 +1
shall not continue to burn after exposure to a 50 mm
3 TL
(2 in) flame from a IO mm (.394 in) Bunsen burner for
two seconds. 2. When T(X) is defined as the spectral transmit-
tance of the filter at wavelength X, the effective
11.6 Corrosion Resistance. Welding helmets shall be far-ultra-violet average transmittance T(EFVV) is
tested in accordance with Section 15.6. Metal components defined as
used in welding helmets shall be corrosion-resistant to
the degree that the function of the welding helmet shall
r3‘ 5T(X)S(A)dX
not be impaired by the corrosion.
11.7 Cleanability. Welding helmets shall be cleaned in

accordance with 15.7. The function of the welding where S(X) is the Spectral Weighting Factor given
helmet shall not be impaired. in Table A l of Appendix A.
3. The near-ultraviolet average transmittance is
11.8 Special Purpose Welding Helmet Requirements. defined as
Special purpose welding helmets shall meet all require- . ,385
ments for welding helmets except transmittance (Section T(NUV) = IJ T(X)dX
11.4.3). In this context, special purpose welding helmets 65 3 1 5
are designated as such because they contain lenses that
are to be used for particular visual tasks, not for general 4. The luminous transmittance TL is defined in this
welding. For further explanation, see Section 6.5. standard with respect to the light source CIE
11.8.1 Marking. All special purpose lenses shall be Illuminant A and the CIE 1931 Standard Colori-
marked “Z87-S.” metric Observer, and is expressed as
7 8 0
11.9 Cover Lenses.Cover lenses (or plates) are exempt J 3 8 0
T(X)‘Si(X)
from all requirements except that their minimum lumin- TL= 7 8 0
ous transmittance shall notbelessthan 85%. COVER
LENSES (OR PLATES) ALONE DO NOTPROVIDE
PROTECTIONFROMIMPACT OR OPTICAL RADI-
ATION.
oi
3 ¿
wherc !(h) is the relative

Y@)
luminous
dX
efficiency
function and S(X) is the relative spectral emittance
of Illuminant A as defincd by the CIE. Thcsc
I
11.10 Light Tightness. All welding hclmcts shall pre-
vent the direct penctration of unfiltcrcd radiation. functions are given in Table A2of Appcndix A .
S. Thc infrarcd avcragc transrnittancc is defincd as
11.11 Marking. Each lens shall be distinctly markcd in
a permanent and legiblc manner with thctnanul‘nc-
turer’s monogram. All majorweldinghclmct compo-
nents shall bcmarked “ZX7” t o indicatc compliance
with this standard. I n addition, if other than clear,
7 x (1
prcscription ( R x ) , or spccial purpose (Scction I I . X ) *
eachlcns shall bcmarkcd with thc applicablc shade whcrc, in the infrarcd, thc rclativc spcctral cmit-
designation corresponding t o Table I . All markings tance S(h) o f Illurninant A is that of a full
shall bc legible and pcrmancnt and placcd so that intcr- (“Black-body”) radiator at tcmpcraturc 2856 K
f‘crencc with the vision of thc wcarcr is minimal. and is given in Table A3 of Appendix A.
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6 . The blue-light transmittance T3 is defined as cated on a one-at-a-time basis. This fact requires that
1400
special consideration be given to questions of optical
j
400
T@)
BO)
performance and impact testing.
TB = 1400 13.2 Optical Performance. Tolerances for individual

B(MdA lenses (edged and not edged) which are to be used as
400
components of eye protective devices of this standard
where B(X) is the Blue-Light Hazard Function and fully assembled prescription protective devices
defined in Table A4 of Appendix A. shall be subject to the guidance of American National
Standard ANSI 280.1-1987, “Recommendations for
12.2 REQUIREMENTS Prescription Ophthalmic Lenses,” and shall also con-
Requirements for filter transmittance aregiven in Table form to the transmission requirements of Table 1.
1 and in the notes which immediately follow the table.
13.3 Impact Testing. Lenses shall be capable of resisting
the impact of a 25.4 mm (1 in) diameter steel ball
dropped from a height of 127 cm (50 in). The lens
13. Prescription (Rx) Lenses shall be tested (unmounfed, thatis, out of the frame) in
accordance with Section 15.5.2 and shall not fracture
W.1 Introduction. Lenses made to individual prescrip- as a result of this test. Prescription lenses, which are
tion requirements are custom device components fabri- likely to experience surface damage at the point of
TABLE 1
Transmittance Requirements for Clear Lenses
and General-Purpose Filters
Shade
T Maximum
Luminous lkansmittance
Nominal Minimum
i
Maximum
Effective
Far-Uitraviotet
Average
Transmittance
Maximum
Infrared
Average
Transmittance
Number YO % % % %
CLEAR 1O0 - 85 - -
1.5 67 61.5 55 o. 1 25
1.7 55 50.1 43 0.1 20
2.0 43 37.3 29 0.1 15
2.5 29 22.8 18.0 o. 1 12
3.0 18.0 13.9 8.50 0.07 9.0
4 8.50 5.18 3.16 0.04 5.0
5 3.16 1.93 1.18 0.02 2.5
6 1.18 0.72 0.44 0.01 1.5
7 0.44 0.27 0.164 0.007 1.3
8 0.1 64 0.100 0.061 0.004 1.o
9 0.061 0.037 0.023 0.002 0.8
10 0.023 0.0139 0.0085 0.001 0.6
11 0.0085 0.0052 0.0032 0.0007 0.5
12 0.0032 0.0019 0.0012 0.0004 0.5
13 0.001 2 0.00072 0.00044 0.0002 0.4
14 0.00044 0.00027 0.00016 0.0001 0.3
NOTES: (1) The near-ultraviolet average transmittance shall be less than one-tenth of the luminous transmittance,
T (NUV) < TLI10

(2) The blue-light transmittance shall be less than the luminous transmittance,
TB TL
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missile contact in the test above, maybe tested using tions packaged with protectors. The information may
any appropriate statistical Prescription lenses include the following:
are exempt from penetration testing requirements. (1) The proper way to wear the protector.
(2) The method(s) for adjusting the protector for
13.4 Lens Thickness. Lenses made to individual pre- proper fit.
scriptions shall be not less than 3.0 mm ( . I 18 in) thick, (3) The items to look for when checking the protector
except that those lenses having plus power of 3.00 D or for wear or damaged parts. In particular, it should be
greater in the most plus meridian shall have a minimum remembered that pitted or scratched lenses may reduce
thickness no less than 2.5 mm (.O98 in). vision and seriously reduce protection.
(4)The maintenance procedures tofollow.
13.5 Marking. (5) The proper method for cleaning the protector.
13.5.1 Lenses. Refer to Sections 8.9.1 and 8.10. ( 6 ) The method for storing the protector.
13.5.2 Rames. Refer to Section 8.10. In addition, (7) The warnings, cautions, and limitations of using
the components of frames that are intended for prescrip- the protector, such as, tinted lenses that do not provide
tion use shall be marked for size in accordance with protection from harmful optical radiation.
the system described in American National Standard (8) The types and hazardsfor which the protector is
Requirements for Dress Ophthalmic Frames, ANSI designed, and the level of protection provided. Protectors
280.5-1986. Fronts shall be marked with the A-dimen- do not provide unlimited protection.
sion (eye size) and DBL (distance between lenses). (9) The meaning of any significant markings on the
Temples shall be marked with their overall length. protector.
14.3 Inspections. Employees and students should make

a visual inspection of their protector prior to each use.
14. Instructions, Use, and Maintenance Protective devices which exhibit broken parts, heat
distortion, or excessive scratches on the lens, are un-
14.1 General Requirements. Eye and face protection suitable for use and should not be worn.
shall be required where there is a reasonable probabil-
ity of injury that can be prevented by such equipment. 14.4 Maintenance. Protectors should be cleaned at
In such cases, employers and educational authorities appropriate intervals. Protectors shall be maintained in
shall make conveniently available a protector suitable a useable condition.
for the work environment, and employees and students
shall use such device. 14.5 Care. Reasonable care shallbe taken of protectors
Section 7 contains a Selection Chart which will be so as not to subject them to unnecessary abuse.
helpful in deciding where and which protective device
should be worn. Wearers of contact lenses shall be 14.6 Training. Employers and educational authorities
required to wear appropriate covering eye and face shall train employees and students in the proper use,
protection devices in a hazardous environment. It should application, inspection, maintenance, storage, and limi-
be recognized that dusty or chemical environments, or tations of protective devices.
both may represent an additional hazard to contact lens
wearers.
14.2 Instructions. Employers and educational authorities 15. Test Methods

shall provide employees and students with all instruc-
Unless otherwise specified, all tests shall be performed
at normal laboratory ambient conditions. In many tests
the Alderson 50th percentile male headform is specified;
if, however, a product is designed to fit a larger or
smaller group of the population, then the Alderson
'"The test described in the following exampleis offered 95th percentile male or 5th percentile female headforms
only as a suggestion: should be used.
Statistical Protocol for Impact Testing Prescription
Polycarbonate Safety Lenses, I. Greenberg, G. Chase, 15.1 High Velocity Impact Test
D. LaMarre, Optical World, March/April, 1985, pp. 7 15.1.1 Purpose. This test is intended to ensure a
3-L 8 . level of protection from high velocity, low mass projec-
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tiles. The projectiles used for this test shall be 6.35 mm samples tested.
(1/4 in) diameter steel balls weighing approximately 15.1.4 Testing Spectacles Without Side Protection.
1.06 gram (.O4 ounce). These balls are damaged during When testing spectacles without side protection, one
impact and should be changed frequently to avoid im- proceeds as in 15.1.3 until reaching the angle where
pacts at unexpected locations ("flyers") and large vari- the lens or front is no longer impacted. Starting back
ations in velocity. at the 15" nasal position on the same side, additional
15.1.2 Rst Apparatus. The test apparatus shall con- samples should be tested at 15" nasal, O", 15" temporal,
sist of any device capable of propelling a steel ball until ten samples have been tested on that side of the
reproducibly at the velocities called out in this standard. headform. A similar procedure is then carried out on
Specifically, if the desired test velocity is called V,, the other side of the headform, resulting in a total of
then the device shall show a sample standarddeviation twenty samples tested.
not greater than 2% of V, based on test series of thirty 15.1.5 Analysis of Results. -Failure criteria are those
shots. Velocity of the steel ball shall be determined at given in Sections 8 through - I I for the particular type
a distance not greater than 25 cm (9.8 in) from point of device being tested. For sample sizes of twenty in-
of impact. Information about a typical "air-gun" config- volvedin 15.1.3 and 15.1.4, if more than one failure
uration is given in Appendix C . occurs, the device fails.
The protective device shall be mounted on an Alder-
son 50th percentile male headform in the manner in 15.2 High Mass Impact Test
which the device is usually worn. The headform shall 15.2.1 Purpose. This test is intended to ensure a
be capable of being rotated about a vertical axis through level of mechanical integrity of a protective device and
each corneal vertex in 15" increments, from a first a level of protection from relatively heavy. pointed ob-
position 15" to the nasal side of straight-ahead-viewing jects traveling at low speed.
out to 90" temporally. (It is assumed that the headform . 15.2.2 Test Apparatus. An Alderson 50th percentile
is vertical such that the two eyes lie in a horizontal male headform shall be used to hold the protective
reference plane.) The headform shall be capable of device. It shall be rigidly mounted in the horizontal
being raised IO mm (.394 in) and lowered 10 mm (.394 position, face up, on a base which has a mass of 30 kg
in) with respect to the horizontal reference plane to (66 Ib) or greater. The static stiffness of the headform
carry out testing at the 90" angular position. shall be such that when a vertical downward force of
Appropriate eye and face protection shall be worn. 20 kg (44 16) is applied to the forehead o f the headform,
In addition, some form of containment shall surround the back of the headform shall not deflect more than 2
the headform to prevent debris or the ricocheting pro- mm (.O79 in>.The missile shall have a 30" conical tip
jectile from endangering observers. The steel balls with a 1 mm (.03Y in) radius, shall weigh SOO grams
move at dangerous speeds and other forms of safety (17.6 ounces), and have a diameter of 25.4 mm ( I in),
devices, such as interlocks, palm switches, etc. may be as shown in Figure 19. The missilewill beheld in
desirable in a particular setup. Mass of the test head- position over the headform, tip down, at the designated
form shall be at least 4 kg (8.8 Ib). test height. The missile shall have a heat-treated steel
15.1.3 Testing Complete Devices, Frontand Side tip.
Impacts. The headform shall be adjusted so that the The missile shall be dropped through a loose-fitting
path of the projectile passes through the center of either guide tube having a smooth internal diameter; this pre-
ofthe eyes. I t isthen rotated to the first test position, vents missile tumble and helps to protect the operator
whichis 15" onthenasal side. The deviceisimpacted if the tube extends to within a short distance of the
at the test velocity. A new device is then placed on the device being tested, and allows just sufficient room for
headform and impacted at O", another is impacted at insertion of the missile at the top. Partial shielding of
15" temporally, and so on, until eight devices have the headform may be advisable to protect the operator's
been impacted, the last at an angle of 90". These eight feet.
devices. then, havebeen impactedatvariouspoints in 15.2.3 Testing. The protective device is placed on
the horizontal reference plane containing the eyes of the headform as i t would be worn by the user. The align-
the headform. At the 90" angular position, one device ment shall be such that when the missile is dropped, its
shall be impacted IO mm (.394 in) abovethe plane of point is in line with either of the eyes of the headform.
the eyes of the headform and another device shall be The missile shall be dropped from the designated
impacted IO mm (.393 in) below the plane of the eyes testing Height Ho. Four samples shall be tested.
of the headform. Hence the total group size tested about 15.2.4 Analysis of Results. Failure criteria are those
one eye isten samples. A similar testisthen carried given in Secfions 8 through 11 For the particular type
out about the other eye, resulting in a total of twenty of device being tested. If all four samples pass, then
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AI\lERIC..\N N.-\TION.-\L STANDARD ZX7.1-19XO
thc dc\.icc passes. If any f;1il. thenthedevice fails. ocular. The telescope is to be focused on an illuminated
“sunburst” target (Figure 20), comprising acentral dot
15.3 FlammabilityResistance and a concentric circle 13.3 mm (.52 in) in diameter,
15.3.1 Purpose. This test is intended to be a rnc;Isurc‘ at a distance of 10.67 m (420 in) from the telescope
of the resistance of a protector t o sustaining a flame objective. The telescope is to be so aligned that the
after it has been ignited. image of the central dot falls on the intersection of the
15.3.2 Test Apparatus. The. protective device is held crosshairs in the focal plane of the ocular. The lens to
w i t h a lab clamp in the approximate orientation in space be tested is held in front of the objective lens of the
it would have if worn by a standing uscr. The flame telescope and, if the intersection point of the crosshairs
source shall be i\ I O mm (.M4in) Bunsen burner with falls outside the image of the circle, the prismatic
a 50 mm (7- in) bluc flame having an inner cone of 25 power of the lens exceeds I / I6 prism diopter.
mm (1 in). The test shall be conducted in a draft-free 15.4.3 Refractive Power and Astigmatism. The
environment. lens may be tested for refractive power by any suitable
15.3.3 Testing: instrument, such as a telescope employing an objective
( I ) Applythe flame to a point (test point) on the lens and having a clear aperture of approximately 19 mm
device for one second. (.75 in). The telescope shouldbe of 820.5 power, and
(2) Remove the flame fromthe. test point. be focused at a distance of 10.67 m (420 in) on an
(3) After five seconds, see if the test point is burn- illuminated “sunburst” test chart described in 15.4.2.
ing. If the test point has a visible flame, it is said to The quality of the telescope and the observer’s vision
have ignited and it is assigned an “ignition time” of one should be such that Pattern 40 of the high contrast test
second. chart of National Bureau of Standards special publication
(4) If the test point did not ignite in one second, 374 is resolved when no lens is in front of the telescope.
waitforten seconds then reapply the flame for two If lines in only one meridian appear sharpest at a given
seconds, waitten seconds then reapply for three sec- focus, then the telescope is refocused to determine best
onds, etc., repeating the above steps until the test point focus for lines in the meridian which yield an extreme
ignites or has not ignited after a five second application (maximum or minimum) power reading. This power
of the flame. Several test points shall be tested on each reading is noted. The telescope is then refocused for
device until the point with the lowest average ignition lines in the meridian which yield the opposite extreme
timeis determined. This test point then becomes the power reading. This reading is also noted. The absolute
“chosen test point,” and testing is carried out for a total difference in the two extreme power readings is the
of three specimens at this point. astigmatism.
15.3.4 Analysis of Results.The mean time to ignite 15.4.4 Definition. After the test for refractive power
for the chosen test point shall be determined and the and astigmatism, the telescope is then refocused for the
location of the chosen test point recorded. Those samples best compromise focus, that is, until all radial lines
which did not ignite in five seconds are excluded from appear equally sharp. The test chart of Figure 20 is
the calculation of the mean time to ignite. The protec- replaced by the high contrast test chart of National
tive device is considered acceptable if the mean time to Bureau of Standards Special Publication 374, which
ignite is greater than the value specified in Sections 8 should beat a distance of 10.67 m (420 in) from the
through 1 I for the type of device being tested. telescope and approximately centered in its field of
view.If the observer judges Pattern 20 to be clearly
15.4 Tests for Prismatic Power,RefractivePower, resolved in both orientations, then the lens passes the
Astigmatism, Definition, Prism Imbalance, Haze, requirement for definition. If the observer judges that
and Transmittance Pattern 20 isnot clearly resolved in both orientations,
15.4.1 Purpose. The purpose of this group of tests then the lens fails the definition requirement.
is to ensure that plano protectors have adequate optical The telescope maybe calibrated by the methods
performance for their intended use. For all measure- given in Appendix E.
ments except that of prism imbalance, the lens is to be 15.4.5 Prism Imbalance
positioned with thc design viewing axis, which shall be 15.4.5.1 Test Method. The protective device shall
provided by the lcns manufacturer upon request, coinci- be placed on an Alderson 50th percentile male head-
dent with the axis of the test telescope. form in an “as worn” position in the optical system
.15.4.2 Prismatic Power. The lenses may be tested shown in Figure 21. Referring to Figure 21, the lens L
for prismatic power ‘with a telescope of 8a0.5 power is located at a distance of 2 m (78.7 in) i n front of the
which has an cffectivc apcrture of 19 mm (.75 in) and image plane. Since the lens L has a focal length of I m
is equipped with crosshairs in the focal plane of the (39.4 in), the distance from the plate P to the lens w i l l
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be approximately 2 m (78.7 in). The pinhole aperture samples.

P is adjusted so that one image is formed in the image 15.4.7.1 Ultraviolet ”ansmittance. The spectral
plane when no protector is on the headform. The posi- weighting factors necessary for calculation of effective
tion of that image should be marked or noted and will far-ultraviolet average transmittance are given in Table
be called Po. After the protector has been placed in the Al of Appendix A.
system, two images will usually be seen in the image 15.4.7.2 Luminous ’Ikansmittance. Luminous
plane. transmittance shall be determined by weighting spectro-
15.4.5.2 Analysis of Results. In the case of a photometer data with luminous sensitivity values for
protector having zero prism imbalance, one image may the CIE 1931 observer and CIE Illuminant A emittance
be seen in the image plane, while in the usual case two values. These weighting factors are given in Table A2
images will be seen. By blocking beams from the two of Appendix A.
eye positions, it can be determined which images come 15.4.7.3 Infrared hnsmittance. The infrared
from the left and right eye - the position of these transmittance shall be determined by weighting spectro-
images will be called P, and P,. photometer data with the relative spectral emittance of
The prismatic power in prism diopters of the protector CIE Illuminant A. Values of the weighting factors are
is one-half the distance in centimeters between Po and given in Table A3 of Appendix A. (These values are
either PL or PR, whichever is greater. close, but not identical, to those for a tungsten lamp
The horizontal distance between the two images in with a glass envelope.)
centimeters divided by two isthe horizontal prism im- 15.4.7.4 Blue-Light Transmittance. Blue-light
balance in prism diopters, while the vertical separation transmittance shall be determinedby weighting spectro-
of the two images in centimeters divided by two is the photometer data with the factors for the Blue Light
vertical prism imbalance. Hazard Function given in Table A4 of Appendix A.
For an observer looking at a translucent image plane
from behind (and hence looking toward the headform 15.5 Drop-Ball Impact Tests
from behind the image plane), if the right one of the 15.5.1 Purpose. These tests are intended to ensure
two images comes from the right aperture in the aperture that various types of lenses possess levels of impact
plate, then the horizontal prism imbalance is “base out,” resistance equal to those meeting requirements of the
while if the left image comes from the right aperture, previous ANSI 287.1 standard when tested with the
thenthe horizontal prism imbalance is “base in.” traditional drop-ball impactor.
Distances between images are measured from their 15.5.2 Spectacle Lens Test.The lens shallbe placed
centers. After the pinhole aperture has been sharply mechanically centered, convex side up, on the test block
imaged in the image plane without the protector in the of an anvil composedof the parts shown in Figure 22,
system, no component spacing should be changed. mounted in the hole of the base plate shown i n Figure
15.4.6 Haze. Lenses shall be measured for percent 23, the whole assembly on a flat, horizontal work sur-
haze in accordance with the Standard Test Method for face of convenient height. A 25.4 mm ( I in) diameter
Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plas- steel ball, weighing 68 grams (2.4 ounces), shall be
tics, ASTM D1003-61 (Reapproved 1977). The measure- dropped in free fall from a height of 127 cm (50 in)
ment shall be for CIE Illuminant A. onto the horizontal outer surface of the lens, perpen-
15.4.7 ’Ikansmittance. The ultraviolet, luminous, dicularly impinging on the lens within a circular area
and infrared transmittance of all items may be deter- of 16mm (.63 in) diameter centered at the lens
mined by any suitable method, butthe reference mechanical center. The lens shall not fracture in this
method shall be the use of a spectrophotometer and test.
calculation using appropriate weighting factors given in 15.5.3 Faceshield Lens Test. The faceshield shall
Tables A I through A4of Appendix A. be mounted on a holder consisting of a standard
Since transmittance values can be affected by the wooden hat block, size 7, mounted vertically on a
choice of wavclcngth steps used for numerical integra- wooden support fastened securely to a base, The
tion, it is ncccssary to choosc valucs finely-spaced faceshield shall be so mounted that the headband fits
enough so as toyicld accuratc results. While it isnot snugly around the periphery of the base of the block,
envisioned that intervals smaller than those used in the and the crown strap is in contact with the crown portion
Tablcs of Appendix A wouldbe necessary, data are of the block. An additional supporting block, appro%¡-
given in the CIE publication referenced there for finer mately 25.4 mm ( I in) wide and curved to conform to
intervals. I n most cases, wider intervals can be used; the shape of the plastic window, shall be provided as a
for instance, 100 nm intervals are often used in the support for the window at its lower end or, if the face
infrared with more than adequate accuracy for many shield is provided with a chin rest, as a support under
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the chin rest. The faceshield will then beplaced i n a placedbetweentheplate and the support. A 15.9 mm
horizontal position such that the axis of the cylindrical (5/8 in) diameter steel ball weighing 16 grams (0.56
window is horizontal and the outer surface of the window ounce) shall be freely droppedfromaheightof 1 m
is uppermost. A 25.4 mm ( I in) diametersteel ball, (39 in) onto the center of the horizontal outer surface
weighins 68 grams (2.4ounces), shall be freely dropped of the lens on the side which bears the permanent legible
from a height of 127cm ( 5 0 in.) onto the apex ofthe marking. The lens shall not fracture.
windowatapointapproximately 76 nini ( 3 in.) below 15.5.5.2 Impact Test - Safety Lenses. The test
the point of attachment. The window shall not be is the same as given in Section 15.5.5.1, exceptthata
cracked. fractured. separated, or removedfromanyof 25.4 mm ( I i n ) diameter steelballweighing 68 grams
its points of fastening to the headgear by the impact of (2.1ounces) shall be freely dropped from a height of
thesteel ball. 127 cm (50 in).
15.5.4 Goggle Lens Tests
15.5.4.1Impact Test - RoundLenses. Lenses 15.6 Corrosion-Resistance Test For Metal Parts.
shall be subjected to the following impact test: The Metal frames and other metal parts shall betested for
lens shall beremovedfromthe eyecup and shall be corrosionresistance by placingthem in a boiling IO%
placed flat on the end of a wooden tube having an (by weight) aqueous solution of sodium chloride for a
internal diameter of 45 mm (1.77in) and a rim to fit period of fifteen minutes. The parts, upon being removed
the lens. A washer of neoprene rubber of a 4025 from the solution, shall beimmediatelyimmersed in a
durometer reading, not more than 3.2 mm (1/8 in) thick, 10% (by weight) aqueous solution of sodium chloride
and of the same size as the end diameter of the tube, at room temperature. They shall then be removed from
shall be placed between the lens and the tube. A steel this solution, and without having the adhering liquid
ball shall be freely dropped from a heightof 127 cm wiped off, allowed to dry for twenty-four hours at
(SO in) onto the horizontal outer surfaceof the lens on room temperature. The metal parts shall then be rinsed
the side which bears the permanent legible marking. in lukewarm water and allowed to dry. On examination,
The lens shall not fracture. the function of the device shall not be impaired by
Clear lenses and filter lenses of shade numbers up corrosion.
to and including shade 3 shall be tested with a steel
ball o f 25.4 mm ( I in) diameter weighing 68 grams 15.7 Cleanability. Products shall be cleaned according
(2.4 ounces). Filter lenses of shades higher than 3 to the manufacturer’s instructions. If none are avail-
shall be tested with a 22mm (7/8 in) diameter steel ball able, clean with mild soap and warm water solution by
weighing 44.2 grams (1.56 ounces). soaking the device in the soap solution maintained at
15.5.4.2 ImpactTest - Rectangular goggle 120°F fortenminutes. Rinse thoroughly and allow to
Rlter Plates. Goggle plates shall be supported on a air dry.
wooden block of such size and shape as to fit securely
around the plate’s periphery. A washer of neoprene 15.8 Penetration Tests for Plastic Lenses and Win-
rubber of a 40+5 duromeler reading, not more than dows. (This testisnotrequiredforprescription (Rx)
3.2 mm (1/8 in) thick and of the same internal dimen- lenses).
sions as the plate support, shall be placed between the 15.8.1 Devices with Removable Lenses or Windows.
plate and the support. The washer shall not have more 15.8.1.1 Plastic Spectacle 1,enses. The lens shall
than a 6.4 mm (l/4in) support around the periphery of beremovedfromtheframeandplaced mechanically
thc lens to be tested. A 22 mm (7/8i n ) diameter steel centered, convexsideup, on thetestblockshown in
ball, weighing 44.2grams (1.56 ounces) shall be freely Figure 23, mounted i n the hole of the baseplate shown
dropped from a height of I 111 (39 i n ) onto the center of in Figure 73. thewhole assembly on a flat, horizontal
the horizontal outer surface o f the phte on the side work surface of convenient height. When tested accord-
which bears the permanent legible marking. The plate ing to Section 15.8.3 the lens shall not be fractured or
shall not fracture. piercedthrough by the impact.
15.5.5 Welding Helmet Lens Tests 15.8.1.2 Plastic Faceshield Windows. The
15.5.5.1Impact Test - filter Lenses. Filter faceshield shall be mounted on a holder consisting of a
lenses shall be supported on a suitable rigid frame. The standardwoodenhatblock,size 7, mountedvertically
support frame shall not be more than a 6.4 mm (l/4in) on awooden support fastened securely to a base. The
support around the periphery of the plate to be tested. faceshield shall be so mounted that the head band fits
A washer of neoprene rubber of a 40+5 durometer snugly around the periphery of the base of the block,
reading. not morethan 3.2 mm (118 in) thick,and of and the crown strap is in contact with the crown portion
the same internal dimensions asthe support, shall be ofthe block. An additional supporting block, approxi-
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mately 25 mm ( I in) wide and curved to conform to ment shall be such that when. the projectile is dropped
the shape of the plastic window, shall be provided as a its point is in line with either of the eyes of the-head-
support for the window at its lower end or, if the form. When tested according to Section 15.8.3 the lens
faceshield is provided with a chin rest, as a support shall not be fractured or pierced through by the impact.
under the chin rest. The faceshield will then be placed 15.8.2 Devices with Non-Removable Lenses or
in a horizontal position such that the axis of the cylin- Windows.
drical window is horizontal and the outer surface of the 15.8.2.1 Faceshields and Flexible or Cushioned
window is uppermost. The impact test shall be made as FEtting Goggles. These shall be tested as described in
described in Section 15.8.3, atroom temperature Sections 15.8.1.2 and 15.8.1.4 respectively. The dcvice
( 18"C-3O0C) (65OF-85"F)and under normal humidity shall not be fractured or penetrated.
conditions. The projectile shall be dropped onto the 15.8.2.2 All other Devices. The device shall be
apex of the window at a point approximately 76 mm (3 placed on the headform of the High Mass Impact Test
in) below the point of attachment. The window shall Apparatus (Section 15.2) as it would be worn by the
notbe fractured, pierced through, separated, or re- user. The alignment shallbe such that when the projec-
moved from any of its points of fastening on the tile is dropped its point is in line with either of the eyes
headgear by the impact of the projectile. of the headform. When tested according to Section
15.8.1.3 Welding Filter Lenses or Safety 15.8.3 the device shall not be fractured or pierced
"Plates" and Goggle Lenses (except from Flexible or through by the impact.
Cushioned Fitting Goggles). The lens shall be sup- 15.8.3 'Jkst Method. Apointed projectile of a suitable
ported on a wooden block of such size and shape asto size, consisting of a new Singer No. 25 or equal size
fit the lens securely around its periphery. When tested 135x 17 needle fastenedinto a holder, weighing approxi-
according to Section 15.8.3 the lens shall notbe frac- mately 44.2 grams (1.56 ounces), shall be freely dropped,
tured or pierced through by the impact. point downward, from a height of 127 cm (50 in.) onto
15.8.1.4 Flexible or Cushioned FittingGoggles. the horizontal outer surface of the lens. The projectile
The goggle shall be supported on a wooden block of may be guided, but not restricted, in its fall by dropping
such size and shape as to fit the frame securely (the it through a fube extending to within approximately 102
holder of Section 15.8.1.2 is often suitable). The align- mm (4 in) of the lens.
31

APPENDIX
Appendixes TABLE A2
Values sf Spectral Luminous Sensitivityp(X) for
the CIE 1931 Standard Colorimetric Observer
(These Appendixes are not part of American National and of Relative Spectral Emittance S(X)
Standard 287.1-1989, butareincludedforinformation for CIE Illuminant A.
only.)
380 0.0000 9.80 575 0.91 54 1 10.80

Appendix A 385 0.0001 10.90 580 0.8700 1 14.44
390 0.0001 12.09 585 0.81 63 1 18.08
395 0.0002 13.35 590 0.7570 121.73
TABLE A I 595 0.6949 125.39
Spectral Weighting Factors S(h) for 400 0.0004 14.71
Effective Far-Ultraviolet Average Transmittance 405 0.0006 16.15 600 0.631 O 129.04
41O 0.001 2 17.68 605 0.5668 132.70
Relative Spectral 415 0.0022 19.29 61O 0.5030 136.35
Wavelength Effectiveness 420 0.0040 20.99 615 0.4412 139.99
(nm) SA 620 0.381O 143.62
200 0.03 425 0.0073 22.79
21o 0.075 430 0.01 16 24.67 625 0.321O 147.24
220 0.12 435 0.0168 26.64 630 0.2650 150.84
230 0.19 440 0.0230 28.70 635 0.2170 154.42
240 0.30 445 0.0298 30.85 640 0.1750 157.98
250 0.43 645 0.1382 161.52
254 0.5 450 0.0380 33.09
260 0.65 455 0.0480 35.41 650 0.1 070 165.03
270 1.o 460 0.0600 37.81 655 0.0816 168.51
280 0.88 465 0.0739 40.30 660 0.0610 171.96
290 0.64 470 0.0910 42.87 665 0.0446 175.38
300 0.30 670 0.0320 178.77
305 0.06 475 0.1 126 45.52
310 0.015 480 0.1390 48.24 675 0.0232 182.12
315 0.003 485 O. 1693 51 .O4 680 0.0170 185.43
490 0.2080 53.91 685 0.01 19 188.70
NOTE: This table is a reproduction of Table 10, “Relative 495 0.2586 56.85 690 0.0082 191.93
Spectral Effectiveness by Wavelength,” from Threshold 695 0.0057 195.12
Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical
Agents in the Work Environment wifhIntended Changes 500 0.3230 59.86
for 7982. Published by the American Conference of 505 0.4073 62.93 700 0.0041 198.26
Governmental Industrial Hygienists. 51O 0.5030 66.06 705 0.0029 201.36
515 0.6082 69.25 71O 0.0021 204.41
520 0.7100 72.50 71 5 0.0015 207.41
720 0.0010 210.36
525 0.7932 75.79
530 0.8620 79.13 725 0.0007 213.27
535 0.9149 82.52 730 0.0005 216.12
540 0.9540 85.95 735 0.0004 218.92
545 0.9803 89.41 740 0.0002 221.67
745 0.0002 224.36
550 0.9950 92.91
555 1.o000 96.44 750 0.0001 227.00
560 0.9950 100.00 755 0.0001 229.59
565 0.9786 103.58 760 0.0001 232.12
570 0.9520 107.18
All data from Publication CIE No. 15(E-1.3.1.)1971

32 “COLORIMETRY”

= 0724350 0500740
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ANSI Z87.3 89 9
APPENDIX
TABLE A3
Relative Spectral Emittance of CIE Illuminant A for Wavelengths from 700 nm to 2600 nm
h
700 198.26 1050 289.78 1400 232.72 1750 161.42 21O0 108.81 2450 73.94
71O 204.41 1o60 289.28 1410 230.56 1760 159.63 21 10 107.60 2460 73.15
720 21 0.36 1070 288.66 1420 228.40 1770 157.86 2120 106.40 2470 72.37
730 21 6.12 1080 287.94 1430 226.23 1780 156.10 2130 105.21 2480 71.60
740 221.67 1O90 287.12 1440 224.06 1790 154.37 2140 104.04 2490 70.83
750 227.00 1100 286.20 1450 221.90 1800 152.65 2150 102.88 2500 70.08
760 232.1 2 1110 285.1 8 1460 21 9.74 1810 150.94 2160 101.73 251O 69.33
770 237.01 1120 284.08 1470 21 7.58 1820 149.25 2170 100.60 . 2520 68.60
780 241.68 1130 282.90 1480 215.42 1830 147.59 2180 99.48 2530 67.87
790 246.12 1140 281.64 1490 213.27 1840 145.93 2190 98.38 2540 67.1 5
800 250.33 1150 280.30 1500 211.13 1850 144.30 2200 97.29 2550 66.44
81O 254.31 1160 278.89 1510 209.00 1860 142.68 221o 96.21 2560 65.74
820 250.07 1170 277.42 1520 206.87 1870 141.O8 2220 95.14 2570 65.05
830 261.60 1180 275.89 1530 204.75 1880 139.50 2230 94.09 2580 64.37
840 264.91 1190 274.29 1540 202.64 1890 137.93 2240 93.05 2590 63.69
850 267.99 1200 272.64 1550 200.54 1900 136.38 2250 92.03 2600 63.02
860 270.86 1210 270.94 1560 198.45 1910 134.85 2260 91 .o1
870 273.51 1220 269.20 1570 196.38 1920 133.33 2270 90.01
880 275.95 1230 267.40 1580 194.31 1930 131.83 2280 89.02
890 278.18 1240 265.57 1590 192.26 1940 130.35 2290 88.05
900 280.21 1250 263.70 1600 190.22 1950 128.89 2300 87.08 Calculated by
91o 282.04 1260 261.79 1610 188.19 1960 127.44 231O 86.13 method given in
920 283.68 1270 259.85 1620 186.18 1970 126.00 2320 85.19 Publication CIE
NO. 15 (E-1.31)
930 285.12 1280 257.88 1630 184.18 1980 124.59 2330 84.26 1911"COLORI-
940 286.39 1290 255.88 1640 182.20 1990 123.19 2340 83.34 METRY,"p. 23,
par. (b).
950 287.47 1300 253.86 1650 180.23 2000 121.80 2350 82.43 Values start at
960 288.39 1310 251.81 1660 178.28 201 o 120.43 2360 81.53 700 nm to show
970 289.14 1320 249.74 1670 176.34 2020 119.08 2370 80.65 overlap with
values in Table A2
980 289.72 1330 247.66 1680 174.42 2030 117.74 2380 79.77 of this appendix.
990 290.15 1340 245.56 1690 172.51 2040 116.42 2390 78.91
1O00 290.43 1350 243.45 1700 170.62 2050 115.12 2400 78.06
1010 290.57 1360 241.32 1710 168.75 2060 113.83 241O 77.21
1020 290.57 1370 239.18 1720 166.89 2070 11 2.55 2420 76.38
1030 290.43 1380 237.04 1730 165.05 2080 111.29 2430 75.56
1040 290.17 1390 234.88 1740 163.23 2090 110.04 2440 74.75
33

ANSI Z87.3 89 U 0724350 0500743 O E
APPENDIX
TABLE A4
Spectral Weighting Factors
for Blue-Light Hazard
Wavelength Blue-Light Hazard

(nm) Factors B(h)
400 .1 o
405 .20
41O .40
415 .80
420 .90
425 .95
430 .98
435 1 .o0
440 1 .o0
445 .97
450 94
*
455 .90
460 .80
465 .70
470 .62
475 .55
480 .45
485 .40
490 .22
495 .16
500-600 10 exp [(450-h)/50]

600-1400 .001
NOTE: This table is a reproductionof part of Table 12, “Spectral

Weighting Functions for Assessing Retinal Hazards
from Broad Band Optical Sources”, from Threshold Limit
Values forChemlcal Substancesand PhysicalAgents in
the Work Environment with IntendedChanges for 1982,
Published by the American Conferenceof Governmental
.Industrial Hygienists.

APPENDIX
Appendix B (d) Sources of dust

(e) Sources of optical radiation, Le., welding,.braz-
ing, cutting, furnaces, heat treating, high intensity
Assessment Guidelines. In order to assess the need for lights, etc.
eye and face protective equipment, the following steps (f) Layout of workplace and location of Co-workers
should be taken: (g) Any electrical hazards.
(1) Survey. Conduct a walk-through survey of the (3) Organize Data. Following the walk-through
area in question. The purpose of the survey is to iden- survey, organize the data and information for use in the
tify sources of hazards to the eyes and face of workers assessment of hazards. The objective is to prepare for
and Co-workers. Consideration should be given to the an analysis of the hazards in the environment to enable
five basic hazard categories: proper selection of protective equipment.
(a) Impact (4) Analyze Data. Having gathered and organized
(b) Heat data on a workplace,make an estimate of the potential
(c)Chemical for eye and face injury. Each of the basic hazards
(d) Dust should be reviewed and a determinationmade as to the
(e) Optical Radiation type and level of each of the hazards found in the area.
(2) Sources. During the walk-through survey observe: The possibility of exposure to several hazards simul-
(a) Sources of motion; i.e., machinery or processes taneously should be considered.
where any movement of tools, machine elements or (5) Selection. Specify the allowable eye and face
particles could exist, or movement of personnel that protection suitable for the hazards identified.
could result in collision with stationary objects (6) Reassessment of Hazards. Reassess the work-
(b) Sources of high temperatures that could result place hazard situation by identifying and evaluating
in facial burns, eye injury or ignition of protective new equipment and processes, reviewing accident re-
equipment, etc. cords, and reassessing the suitability of previously
(c) S p e s of chemical exposures selected eye and face protection.

APPENDIX
Figure C l
High Velocity Impact Test Apparatus
The unit shown above (available from Parmelee Indus-

tries), or its equivalent, is suitable for the high velocity
impact test. Blue prints for the construction of the
apparatus are available from Parmelee Industries, 1535
Walnut Street, PO. Box417237, Kansas City, MO
64141-7237.
36

A N S I 287.1 89 W 0724350 0500744 b W ,
APPENDIX
Appendix D
Source for Headfoorm:
The Alderson headform may be ordered from
Alderson Research Laboratories, Inc.
390 Ludlow Street
P. O. Box 1271
Stamford, CT 06904
(203) 327-9420
Order “50th percentile male ATD3215 headform -
with ears modified to hold spectacles.”
Y-
37

APPENDIX
length which causes refocusing of the telescope to be

Appendix E necessary. Since P = l/f, then dP= -df/f2 and hence
Calibration of %st Telescope df = - f2dP Since the focal length of a typical test
telescope is in the order of 200 mm (7.9 in) (and hence
The telescope may be calibrated by any of the three it has a power of 5 diopters), the change in focal posi-
methods given below. The first method uses standard tion produced by putting an acceptable plano safety
lenses which do not appear to be available with trace- lens in front of a telescope is small and hence the
able calibration, so is probably of little practical value. change in focal length (change of eyepiece position for
The second and third methods require no equipment best focus) is proportional to the power of the plano
and may be used to check each other. safety lens placed in front of the objective. Having
(1) The telescope may be calibrated by successively calculated, then, the scale span betweenthe + 1/16
locating the position of best focus with first a standard diopter and - 1/16 diopter positions, the zero position
lens of + 1/16 diopter in front of the objective and then must be determined. This is best done by having several
with a standard lens of - 1/16 diopter in front of the operators take a number of readings at the best focus
objective. The positions of the telescope drawtube or position for the 10.67 m (35 ft) distant target when no
focusing knob which correspond to the 21/16 diopter safety lens is in front of the telescope objective. and
positions are marked on a suitable scale. The zero thenaveragingthose readings. Before taking the read-
power position is located half the distance between the ings, each operator should focus the eyepiece first on
two marks. (It should be verified that with no lens in the crosshairs to suit his individual visual requirements.
front of the test telescope, the position of sharpest focus (3) Vergence of light from a target at 10.67 m distance
of the target is at the zero power scale position deter- is 1/10.67= -0.09372D, so thevergence required of
mined above.) Itis suggested that the scale distance the telescope is +0.09372D to form an image of the
+
between the 1/16 diopter position and - 1/16 diopter target when no test lens is in place. If a lens of + 1/16
position be divided into at least twenty equally spaced diopter isplaced in front of the telescope, vergence of
intervals so as to allow reasonably accurate determina- light reaching the telescope is -0.09372D +0.0625D =
tion of astigmatism. -0.03122D. which corresponds to light from a target
(2) If effective focal length f of the telescope objec- at 1/0.03122D=32.03 m. Similarly, if a lens of - 1/16
tive is measured or is known from data furnished by diopter is used, vergence of light reaching the telescope
the telescope manufacturer, then calibration of the is -0.09372D-0.0625D = -0.15622D. which corres-
power scale of the telescope may be done as follows: ponds to light from a target at 6.40 m. Therefore, the
positions of the telescope focusing knob corresponding
Since P, the power of the telescope objective, is the
to test lens powers of + 1/16D and - 1/16D can be
reciprocal of the effective focal length of the objective
established by focusing the telescope at targets spaced
in meters, if a lens of lower power, such as a plano
32.03 m (105.1 ft) and 6.40 m (21.0 ft) respectively
safety lens, is placed near the telescope objective, the
from the telescope.
combined system will have a small change in focal
38

APPENDIX
Figure 19 Figure 20
High Mass Impact Missile Test Pattern "Sunburst"
CASE HARDEN TIP -
-"
6%"
(APPROX.) \
,039"RADIUS J
F
Small Tungsten LightSource
Interference Filter, X MAX 590 220 nm

- D
' L
AP
C Condensor
Lens
PPlatewith 0.5 mmdiameterhole
D EyeProtectormountedonheadform(headformnotshown)
AP Aperture Plate with two outer apertures separated by the

pupillary distance (PD) of the protector
LLens of 1000 mmfocallengthand 80 mmdiameter

U Aperture Plate
IP Image
Plane
Figure 21
Prism Imbalance Test Apparatus
39

ANSI Z87.1 89 W 0724150 0500747 1
APPENDIX
Figure 22
Lens ' k t Block
NOTES:
(1) Measurements are given in inches, with cor- The gasket must be securely bonded to the sup-
responding metric measurements in parentheses. port tube. The test block must be made of cold-rolled
(2) This test block is to be inserted in the base steel, American Iron and Steel InstituteNo. C1018,
plate shown in Figure A2 of this standard. The or the equivalent.
neoprene gasket must have a hardness of 4025, This test block is applicable to the majority of
as determined by ASTM D2240-864;a minimum ophthalmic lenses.However, if any diameterof the
tensile strengthof 1000 pounds (6.895 kPa), as de- edged lens is less than1-1/4 in (31.8 mm), a substi-
termined by ASTM D412-874;and a minimum ulti- tute support may be used whose outside diameter
mate elongationof 400%, as determined by ASTM is equal to or less than the smallest diameter of
D412-87.4The support tube made of methyl the edged lens. The wall thicknessof the neoprene
methacrylate must fit loosely in the recess in the gasket is always 1/8 in (3.2 mm).
test block but must have an outside diameter of (3) That figure is identical to Fig. A2 of ANSI
not less than 1-15/64 in (31.4 mm). 280.1-1987.
40

ANSI Z87.L 89 m 0724L50 0500748 3 m.
APPENDIX
Figure 23
Base Plate for Impact Test Apparatus
1% (38.1) DIAMETER HOLE

b /
NOTES:
(1) Measurements are given in inches, with cor-
responding metric measurements in parentheses.
(2) Only one baseplate is required. Thematerial
is cold-rolled steel (ground stock), American Iron
and Steel Institute No. C1018, or the equivalent. A
base of alternate geometric design may be used,
providing it is an inflexible iron or steel member,
and the total intrinsic weight of the member and
rigidly attached fixtures of the device itself is not
less than 27 Ib (12.25 kg).
(3) That figure is identical to Fig. A2 of ANSI
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.e requirements for transmittance of devices intended for

In the occupational and school environment, eye and

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ondary protector”). American National Standard 280.1-1987 “Recom-

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6.1.1.4.1 FSxed Bridge. Available in sizes for

6.1.1.1.2 Cable Temples (fixed or adjustable).

6.1.1.4.3 Adjustable Bridge. Can be adjusted

6.1.1.3 Lens Qpes. Lenses are commonly available

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SEE NOTE (8)

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Spectacle, Half Sideshield

Spectacle, Full Sideshield

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'The illustrations shown are only representative of protective devices

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by the corrosion. 9.2 Faceshields with Removable Windows

9 in addition to the eyes, from certain hazards.