EN 168:2001
(Main)Personal eye-protection - Non-optical test methods
Personal eye-protection - Non-optical test methods
This European standard specifies non-optical test methods for eye-protectors, the requirements for which are contained in other European Standards. Alternative test methods may be used if shown to be equivalent. The optical test methods are given in EN 167. A definition of terms is given in EN 165.
Persönlicher Augenschutz - Nichtoptische Prüfverfahren
Diese Europäische Norm legt nichtoptische Prüfverfahren für Augenschutzgeräte fest, deren Anforderungen in anderen Europäischen Normen stehen. Andere Prüfverfahren können verwendet werden, falls gezeigt wurde, daß sie gleichwertig sind. Die optischen Prüfverfahren stehen in EN 167. Die Begriffe sind in EN 165 definiert.
Protection individuelle de l'oeil - Méthodes d'essais autres qu'optiques
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les méthodes d'essais autres qu'optiques pour les protecteurs oculaires dont les spécifications sont données dans d'autres Normes européennes.
Il est possible d'utiliser d'autres méthodes s'il est démontré qu'elles sont équivalentes.
Les méthodes d'essais optiques font l'objet de l'EN 167.
Une définition des termes employés est donnée dans l'EN 165.
Osebno varovanje oči - Metode neoptičnih preskusov
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 13-Nov-2001
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 85 - Eye-protective equipment
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 10-Jan-2024
- Completion Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Replaced By
EN ISO 18526-4:2020 - Eye and face protection - Test methods - Part 4: Headforms (ISO 18526-4:2020) - Effective Date
- 04-Sep-2024
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 04-Sep-2024
- Effective Date
- 04-Sep-2024
- Effective Date
- 04-Sep-2024
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 168:2001 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Personal eye-protection - Non-optical test methods". This standard covers: This European standard specifies non-optical test methods for eye-protectors, the requirements for which are contained in other European Standards. Alternative test methods may be used if shown to be equivalent. The optical test methods are given in EN 167. A definition of terms is given in EN 165.
This European standard specifies non-optical test methods for eye-protectors, the requirements for which are contained in other European Standards. Alternative test methods may be used if shown to be equivalent. The optical test methods are given in EN 167. A definition of terms is given in EN 165.
EN 168:2001 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 168:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 168:1995, EN ISO 18526-4:2020, EN 12503-2:2001, EN ISO 16321-3:2022, EN ISO 16321-2:2021, EN ISO 16321-1:2022, EN ISO 4007:2018, EN ISO 18526-1:2020, EN ISO 18526-3:2020, EN ISO 18526-2:2020, EN 208:2009, EN 16471:2014, EN 14458:2018, EN 1938:2010, EN 402:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 168:2001 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. 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)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Personal eye-protection - Non-optical test methodsProtection individuelle de l'oeil - Méthodes d'essais autres qu'optiquesPersönlicher Augenschutz - Nichtoptische Prüfverfahren13.340.20Varovalna oprema za glavoHead protective equipmentICS:SIST EN 168:2002enTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 168:200101-junij-2002SIST EN 168:2002SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 168November 2001ICS 13.340.20Supersedes EN 168:1995English versionPersonal eye-protection - Non-optical test methodsProtection individuelle de l'oeil - Méthodes d'essais autresqu'optiquesPersönlicher Augenschutz - Nichtoptische PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 September 2001.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 168:2001 E
Uncertainty of measurement and results interpretation.30A.1Test report and uncertainty of measurement.30Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or otherprovisions of EU Directives.32
5) g5Carbon paper on white paperFigure 1 — Holding device for oculars for the increased robustness test3.2 Complete eye-protectors and frames3.2.1 Apparatus3.2.1.1Appropriate head-form, as defined in clause 17.
2) N5Steel ball6Load ring (250
5) g7Carbon paper on white paper8OcularFigure 2 — Apparatus for minimum robustness (static deformation) test5 Test for stability at elevated temperatureNew specimens are used for this test.5.1 ApparatusOven, capable of maintaining a temperature of (55 ± 2) °C.5.2 ProcedurePlace the specimen in a position corresponding to normal use, in the oven for (60 ± 5) min at a temperature of(55 ± 5) °C. Then remove it and allow to stabilise at (23 ± 5) °C for a minimum of 60 min prior to visual examination.
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