Abstract

This Standard specifies minimum requirements for eye and face protectors designed to provide protection for the eyes and faces of biological hazards, such as human or animal bodily fluids and microorganisms including viruses and other particulates. Requirements for spray, splash and spurt protection are given and appendices describing appropriate text methods are included in this Standard. This document applies to all afocal (plano) and prescription lens protectors and components. This document does not apply to: • Protectors specifically intended for protection from impact eg from high speed particles and fragments, non-solar optical radiation, dusts, molten metals, heat, flame, hot solids, harmful gases, vapours (and aerosols); • Protectors specifically for sports, • Protectors for lasers or non-ionizing radiation

Begin

2022-10-31

WI

00085102

Planned document number

DIN EN ISO 16321-4

Project number

02703374

Responsible national committee

NA 027-01-01 AA - Eye protective equipment  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 85 - Eye protective equipment  

Responsible international committee

ISO/TC 94/SC 6/WG 4 - Occupational eye and face protection  

draft standard

Eye and face protection for occupational use - Part 4: Additional requirements for protection against biological hazards (ISO/DIS 16321-4:2023); German and English version prEN ISO 16321-4:2023
2023-09
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