EN ISO 10256-3:2024

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2025
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 10256-3:2018
Varovalna oprema za uporabo pri hokeju na ledu - 3. del: Ščitniki za obraz in oči za
drsalce (ISO 10256-3:2024)
Protective equipment for use in ice hockey - Part 3: Face and eye protectors for skaters
(ISO 10256-3:2024)
Schutzausrüstung zum Gebrauch beim Eishockey - Teil 3: Gesichtsschützer für Eisläufer
(ISO 10256-3:2024)
Équipements de protection destinés à être utilisés en hockey sur glace - Partie 3:
Protections faciales et oculaires pour les patineurs (ISO 10256-3:2024)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 10256-3:2024
ICS:
13.340.20 Varovalna oprema za glavo Head protective equipment
97.220.20 Oprema za zimske športe Winter sports equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 10256-3
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.340.20; 97.220.20 Supersedes EN ISO 10256-3:2018
English Version
Protective equipment for use in ice hockey - Part 3: Face
and eye protectors for skaters (ISO 10256-3:2024)
Équipements de protection destinés à être utilisés en Schutzausrüstung zum Gebrauch beim Eishockey - Teil
hockey sur glace - Partie 3: Protections faciales et 3: Gesichtsschützer für Eisläufer (ISO 10256-3:2024)
oculaires pour les patineurs (ISO 10256-3:2024)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 July 2024.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament
and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment aimed to be
covered. 4
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 10256-3:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 83 "Sports
and other recreational facilities and equipment" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC
158 “Head protection” the secretariat of which is held by SIS.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2025, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2025.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 10256-3:2018.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 10256-3:2024 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 10256-3:2024 without any
modification.
Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective
equipment aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request
“M/571/C(2020) 7924 final” to provide one voluntary means of conforming to essential requirements
of Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Regulation (EU)
2016/425, compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within
the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential
requirements of Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2016/425, and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Annex II of Regulation (EU)
2016/425
Essential Requirements of Clause(s)/subclause(
Remarks/Notes
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 s) of this EN
1.1.1. Ergonomics 4.2
1.1.2.1. Optimum level of protection 4.2
1.2.1. Absence of inherent risks and other nuisance
4.2, 4.3.1
factors
1.2.1.1. Suitable constituent materials 4.3.1
1.2.1.2. Satisfactory surface condition of all PPE parts in
4.3.2.1
contact with the user
1.2.1.3. Maximum permissible user impediment 4.3.2.2.2
1.3.1. Adaptation of PPE to user morphology 4.2
1.4. Manufacturer's instructions and information 7, 8
Not covered in
2.1. PPE incorporating adjustment systems
this part
Not covered in
2.2. PPE enclosing the parts of the body to be protected
this part
2.3. PPE for the face, eyes and respiratory system 4.8, 4.9
2.4. PPE subject to ageing 7, 8
2.8. PPE for intervention in very dangerous situations 4.3.2.2.3, 8
2.12 PPE bearing one or more identification or
recognition marks directly or indirectly relating to health 4.4, 7
and safety
Essential Requirements of Clause(s)/subclause(
Remarks/Notes
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 s) of this EN
3.1.1. Impact caused by falling or ejected objects and
4.7
collisions of parts of the body with an obstacle
WARNING 1 Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
Standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European
Union.
WARNING 2 Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of
this standard.
International
Standard
ISO 10256-3
Second edition
Protective equipment for use in ice
2024-07
hockey —
Part 3:
Face and eye protectors for skaters
Équipements de protection destinés à être utilisés en hockey
sur glace —
Partie 3: Protections faciales et oculaires pour les patineurs
Reference number
ISO 10256-3:2024(en) © ISO 2024

ISO 10256-3:2024(en)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 4
4.1 Types of eye or face protectors .4
4.2 Ergonomics .4
4.3 Innocuousness .4
4.3.1 Materials .4
4.3.2 Design . .4
4.4 Markings and information .5
4.5 Protected area .5
4.5.1 Type B1 and B2 — Face protectors .5
4.5.2 Type C — Eye protectors .6
4.6 Penetration (test blade) .6
4.7 Puck impact resistance .6
4.7.1 Types B1, B2.6
4.7.2 Type C .7
4.8 Field of vision .7
4.9 Optical quality . .7
4.9.1 Visual inspection .7
4.9.2 Luminous transmittance .7
4.9.3 Haze .7
4.9.4 Optical power requirements .8
5 Test methods . 8
5.1 General .8
5.1.1 Tolerances .8
5.1.2 Sampling .8
5.1.3 Determination of mass .9
5.1.4 Conditioning .9
5.1.5 Placing and adjusting head protectors .9
5.2 Ergonomics .9
5.3 Innocuousness .9
5.3.1 Materials .9
5.3.2 Design .9
5.4 Markings and information .10
5.5 Protected area .10
5.5.1 Type B1 and B2 .10
5.5.2 Type C .10
5.6 Penetration (test blade) .10
5.6.1 Test apparatus .10
5.6.2 Procedures .10
5.7 Puck impact resistance .11
5.7.1 Test apparatus .11
5.7.2 Procedures .11
5.8 Field of vision test . 12
5.9 Optical quality . . 12
5.9.1 Visual inspection . 12
5.9.2 Luminous transmittance . 12
5.9.3 Haze . 13
5.9.4 Optical power . 13
6 Test report . 14

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7 Markings . 14
8 Information for users . 14
Annex A (normative) Puck specifications requirements .25

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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 83, Sports and other recreational facilities
and equipment, Subcommittee SC 5, Ice hockey equipment and facilities, in collaboration with the European
Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 158, Head protection, in accordance
with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 10256-3:2016), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— Clause 3 has been edited and re-ordered and new definitions have been added;
— Clause 4 has been revised;
— Clause 5 has been revised and clarified to reflect the changes in Clause 4;
— Clause 7 has been revised to include Ice Hockey designation;
— Clause 8 has been expanded to provide more information regarding assembly and use;
— Table 2 has been expanded and Table 3 has been added, to include the protocol and sequencing of all tests
for the eye and face protectors;
— Figures 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7 have been revised for clarity and Figures 9 and 10 have been added.
A list of all parts in the ISO 10256 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.

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Introduction
Ice hockey is a high-speed, collision sport in which there is a risk of injury. By playing this sport, participants
accept the risk of serious injury, paralysis, or death.
The intention of eye and face protectors is to reduce the frequency and severity of localized injuries to the
eyes and face.
Protectors can consist of eye or face protectors worn in conjunction with an ice hockey head protector.
Two types of face protector and one type of eye protector are designated.

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International Standard ISO 10256-3:2024(en)
Protective equipment for use in ice hockey —
Part 3:
Face and eye protectors for skaters
1 Scope
This document specifies performance requirements and test methods for eye and face protectors for use in
ice hockey only.
This document is applicable to eye and face protectors worn by ice hockey players other than goalkeepers
and by referees.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 10256-1:2024, Protective equipment for use in ice hockey — Part 1: General requirements
ISO 10256-2:2024, Protective equipment for use in ice hockey — Part 2: Head protectors for skaters
EN 960:2006, Headforms for use in the testing of protective helmets
ISO 13468-2:2021, Plastics — Determination of the total luminous transmittance of transparent materials
ISO 14782:2021, Plastics — Determination of haze for transparent materials
CSA Z262.6-14, Specifications for facially featured headforms
ASTM D 2240-15, Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 10256-1:2024 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
eye protector
visor
device intended to reduce the risk of injury to the eyes of ice hockey participants
3.2
face protector
device intended to reduce the risk of injury to the eyes and face of ice hockey participants

ISO 10256-3:2024(en)
3.3
dioptre
measure of the power of a lens equal to the reciprocal of its focal length expressed in metres
3.4
field of vision
extent of vision through the eye protector (3.1) or face protector (3.2) in the “as worn” position
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.
3.5
combination
unit of an eye protector (3.1) or face protector (3.2) placed on a hockey head protector with which it is
intended to be used
Note 1 to entry: The head protector shall be compliant with ISO 10256-2:2024.
3.6
fracturing
condition in which there is a complete separation of any part of the protector into pieces
3.7
chip
readily visible particle missing from the eye protector (3.1) or face protector (3.2) with an area > 9 mm
3.8
no-contact zone
designated zone of the headform in which contact is not permitted during the puck impact resistance test
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 4.
3.9
crack
condition in which there is a break in the protector through the full thickness of the material without
complete separation of parts
3.10
luminous transmittance
ratio of the luminous flux (light) transmitted through the eye protector (3.1) or face protector (3.2) to the
flux (light) incident upon it
3.11
haze
percentage of transmitted light that, in passing through the specimen, deviates from the incident beam by
forward scattering
3.12
primary position of gaze
horizontal line running forward from the centre of the pupil parallel to the median plane
3.13
resolving power
resolution
ability of an optical system to distinguish two points at their minimum separation
3.14
prismatic power
measure of the angular change in direction of light rays passing through a prism expressed in prism
dioptres (3.3)
Note 1 to entry: One prism dioptre equals a deviation of 1 cm per meter of path length of light.

ISO 10256-3:2024(en)
3.15
prismatic imbalance
situation in which the direction of light passing through a lens and entering one eye deviates from the
direction of light passing through the lens and entering the other eye
3.16
model
category of protector with the same essential characteristics that can come in several sizes
Note 1 to entry: Essential characteristics include:
a) materials;
b) construction;
c) retention system;
d) protective padding.
3.17
helmet positioning index
HPI
vertical distance measured at the median plane, from the front edge of the head protector to the reference
plane, when the head protector is placed on the reference headform
3.18
puck accelerator
device that can give a hockey puck a specific velocity, direction, with minimal rotation
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 8.
3.19
optical quality test area
area on a transparent eye protector (3.1) or face protector (3.2) determined by the outline of a cone whose
apex is centred on each pupil
Note 1 to entry: Its axis projects along the primary position of the gaze and extends 30° (radius of fixation) (see
Figure 3), excluding an area 10 mm from the edge of the protector.
3.20
glabella
g
most prominent midline point between the eyebrows
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 5 and Figure 7.
3.21
subnasale
Sn
deepest point on the concavity of the anterior surface of the maxilla in the midline within 3 mm of the floor
of the nose
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 5 and Figure 7.
3.22
pupillary distance
distance between the circular opening in the eyes (pupils) of the referenced headform
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 10.

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4 Requirements
4.1 Types of eye or face protectors
The types of eye or face protectors
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