scope:

This Standard specifies materials, design, performance requirements, test methods and marking requirements for mesh eye and face protectors.

This Standard is not applicable to eye and face protectors for use against liquid splash (including molten metal), hot solid risks, electrical hazards, infra-red and ultraviolet radiation.

This Standard is not applicable to mesh eye and face protectors for use in sports.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this Standard is to provide regulatory authorities, manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, employers, employees and other users with minimum requirements for protection against low, medium, high or extra high impact in order to minimize safety risks and occupational hazards by the use of appropriate mesh eye and face protectors.