EN 172:1994
(Main)Personal eye protection - Sunglare filters for industrial use
Personal eye protection - Sunglare filters for industrial use
This European Standard specifies the scale numbers, transmittances and related requirements for sunglare filters for industrial use. Other valid requirements for these types of filters are specified in prEN 166. Selection criteria and information on use of these filters are given in Annex A. This standard does not apply to filters for protection against radiation from artificial light sources such as those used in solaria. EN 170 applies for these filters. This standard does not apply to ski goggles for which a separate standard is in preparation or for other types used for leisure activities. A separate standard for sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use is in preparation.
Persönlicher Augenschutz - Sonnenschutzfilter für den betrieblichen Gebrauch
Diese europäische Norm legt die Schutzstufen, Transmissionsgrade und damit zusammenhängende Anforderungen für Sonnenschutzfilter für den betrieblichen Bereich fest. Die anderen geltenden Anforderungen für diese Filterarten sind in EN 166 festgelegt. Auswahlkriterien und Verwendungshinweise für diese Filter werden im Anhang A gegeben. Diese Norm gilt nicht für die Filter, die zum Schutz gegen die Strahlung künstlicher Lichtquellen, z.B. von Solarien verwendet werden.
Protection individuelle de l'oeil - Filtres de protection solaire pour usage industriel
La présente norme définit les échelons et les exigences du facteur de transmission correspondant pour les filtres solaires à usage industriel. Les autres spécifications pour ce type de filtres sont contenues dans l'EN 166. L'indication sur la sélection et l'utilisation de ces filtres est mentionnée dans l'annexe A. La présente norme ne traite pas des filtres destinés à être utilisés avec des sources de lumière artificielle telles que celles des solariums. Ces filtres sont couverts par l'EN 170.
Osebno varovanje oči - Filtri za zaščito pred sončnim bleskom v industriji
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 07-Dec-1994
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 85 - Eye-protective equipment
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 85/WG 1 - Sunglare eye protectors
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 27-Apr-2022
- Completion Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 04-May-2022
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 172:1994 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Personal eye protection - Sunglare filters for industrial use". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the scale numbers, transmittances and related requirements for sunglare filters for industrial use. Other valid requirements for these types of filters are specified in prEN 166. Selection criteria and information on use of these filters are given in Annex A. This standard does not apply to filters for protection against radiation from artificial light sources such as those used in solaria. EN 170 applies for these filters. This standard does not apply to ski goggles for which a separate standard is in preparation or for other types used for leisure activities. A separate standard for sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use is in preparation.
This European Standard specifies the scale numbers, transmittances and related requirements for sunglare filters for industrial use. Other valid requirements for these types of filters are specified in prEN 166. Selection criteria and information on use of these filters are given in Annex A. This standard does not apply to filters for protection against radiation from artificial light sources such as those used in solaria. EN 170 applies for these filters. This standard does not apply to ski goggles for which a separate standard is in preparation or for other types used for leisure activities. A separate standard for sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use is in preparation.
EN 172:1994 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 172:1994 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 16321-1:2022, EN 14458:2018, EN 14458:2004, EN 172:1994/A1:2000, EN 172:1994/A2:2001. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 172:1994 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/4. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Personal eye protection - Sunglare filters for industrial use
Persönlicher Augenschutz - Sonnenschutzfilter für den betrieblichen Gebrauch
Protection individuelle de l'oeil - Filtres de protection sol
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