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ANSI Z87.1 : 2015

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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OCCUPATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PERSONAL EYE AND FACE PROTECTION DEVICES

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2015

Superseded date

18-04-2020

Superseded by

ANSI/ISEA Z87.1:2020

£44.04
Excluding VAT

Foreword
1 Preface
2 Scope, Purpose, Application, and Interpretations
3 Definitions
4 Normative References
5 General Requirements
6 Impact Protector Requirements
7 Optical Radiation Protector Requirements
8 Droplet and Splash, Dust, and Fine Dust Protector
   Requirements
9 Test Methods
10 Instructions, Use and Maintenance
Annexes
Annex A - Samples for Testing (normative)
Annex B - Reference Headforms (normative)
Annex C - Spectral Factor Tables (normative)
Annex D - Lateral (Side) Coverage Illustration
          (Medium Headform) (informative)
Annex E - Test Apparatus (informative)
Annex F - Calibration of Test Telescope (informative)
Annex G - Illustrations to Aid in Refractive Power,
          Astigmatism and Resolving Power Testing
          (informative)
Annex H - Sources for Test Apparatus (informative)
Annex I - Resource Publications (informative)
Annex J - Eye and Face Selection Guide (informative)
Annex K - Hazard Assessment and Protector Selection
          (informative)
Annex L - Examples of Protector Markings (informative)

Provides criteria related to the general requirements, testing, permanent marking, selection, care, and use of protectors to minimize the occurrence and severity or prevention of injuries from such hazards as impact, non-ionizing radiation and liquid splash exposures in occupational and educational environments including, but not limited to, machinery operations, material welding and cutting, chemical handling, and assembly operations.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes A A 1110 (B) and A A 1813 (A) (05/2000) Supersedes A A 1995 (04/2003) Supersedes A A 1994 and A A 1996. (05/2003) Supersedes GG G 531 Supersedes GGG H 211. Supersedes L F 36. (05/2004)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
64
PublisherName
Safety Equipment Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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