EN 1731:1997
(Main)Mesh type eye and face protectors for industrial and non-industrial use against mechanical hazards and/or heat
Mesh type eye and face protectors for industrial and non-industrial use against mechanical hazards and/or heat
This European Standard specifies materials, design, performance requirements, test methods and marking requirements for personal mesh eye protectors against mechanical and/or thermal hazards for industrial and non-industrial use. Such equipment includes : a) mesh goggles and mesh spectacles ; b) mesh visors for forestry work and /or trimming or gardening or park work for combination with or without safety helmets ; c) mesh visors for combination with safety helmets or brow guards as used for example, in steel works and foundries. This standard is not applicable to mesh eye protectors for protection against molten metal splash, hot solid risks or electrical hazard. Mesh eye protectors as for use in sports as ice hockey and fencing are excluded from this standard.
Augen- und Gesichtsschutzgeräte aus Draht- oder Kunststoffgewebe für den gewerblichen und nichtgewerblichen Gebrauch zum Schutz gegen mechanische Gefährdung und/oder Hitze
Die vorliegende Europäische Norm gilt für Werkstoffe, Bauweise, Anforderungen hinsichtlich der Gebrauchstauglichkeit, Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen zur Kennzeichnung von persönlichen Augenschutzgeräten für den Schutz gegen mechanische und/oder thermische Gefährdungen beim gewerblichen und nichtgewerblichen Gebrauch. Die genannten Geräte umfassen: - Drahtgegewebe- korbbrillen und Drahtgewebebügelbrillen; - Drahtgewebevisiere für Forstarbeiten und/oder für Gußputzarbeiten in der Kombination mit und ohne Schutzhauben
Protecteurs de l'oeil et de la face de type grillagé, à usage industriel et non industriel, pour la protection contre les risques mécaniques et/ou contre la chaleur
La présente norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions relatives aux matériaux,à la conception, aux exigences d'efficacité, aux méthodes d'essai et au marquagedes protecteurs individuels de l'oeil de type grillagé, à usage industriel et non industriel, pour la protection contre les risques mécaniques et/ou thermiques. Ces équipements comprennent: - les lunettes-masques grillagées et lunettes grillagées à branches; - les écrans grillagés pour les travaux forestiers et/ou l'ébarbage, à monter ou non sur un casque de sécurité; - les écrans grillagés à monter sur des casques
Ščitniki za oči in obraz za industrijsko in neindustrijsko uporabo za varovanje pred mehanskimi nevarnostmi in/ali toploto
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 21-Jan-1997
- Withdrawal Date
- 21-Nov-2006
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 85 - Eye-protective equipment
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 22-Nov-2006
- Completion Date
- 22-Nov-2006
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1731:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Mesh type eye and face protectors for industrial and non-industrial use against mechanical hazards and/or heat". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies materials, design, performance requirements, test methods and marking requirements for personal mesh eye protectors against mechanical and/or thermal hazards for industrial and non-industrial use. Such equipment includes : a) mesh goggles and mesh spectacles ; b) mesh visors for forestry work and /or trimming or gardening or park work for combination with or without safety helmets ; c) mesh visors for combination with safety helmets or brow guards as used for example, in steel works and foundries. This standard is not applicable to mesh eye protectors for protection against molten metal splash, hot solid risks or electrical hazard. Mesh eye protectors as for use in sports as ice hockey and fencing are excluded from this standard.
This European Standard specifies materials, design, performance requirements, test methods and marking requirements for personal mesh eye protectors against mechanical and/or thermal hazards for industrial and non-industrial use. Such equipment includes : a) mesh goggles and mesh spectacles ; b) mesh visors for forestry work and /or trimming or gardening or park work for combination with or without safety helmets ; c) mesh visors for combination with safety helmets or brow guards as used for example, in steel works and foundries. This standard is not applicable to mesh eye protectors for protection against molten metal splash, hot solid risks or electrical hazard. Mesh eye protectors as for use in sports as ice hockey and fencing are excluded from this standard.
EN 1731:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1731:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1731:2006, EN 14458:2004, EN 1731:1997/A1:1997. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1731:1997 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/90/2. 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.Augen- und Gesichtsschutzgeräte aus Draht- oder Kunststoffgewebe für den gewerblichen und nichtgewerblichen Gebrauch zum Schutz gegen mechanische Gefährdung und/oder HitzeProtecteurs de l'oeil et de la face de type grillagé, a usage industriel et non industriel, pour la protection contre les risques mécaniques et/ou contre la chaleurMesh type eye and face protectors for industrial and non-industrial use against mechanical hazards and/or heat13.340.20Varovalna oprema za glav
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