Personal eye protection - Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use

This standard specifies physical properties (mechanical, optical etc.) for sunglasses and sunglare filters of nominal plano power which are not prescription lenses, intended for protection against solar radiation for general use, for social and domestic purposes, including road use and driving. Guidance for selection and use of these filters is given in (informative) annex A. For sunglasses and sunglare filters for industrial use, EN 166:1995 and EN 172:1994 apply.  This standard does not apply to eyewear for protection against radiation from artificial light sources, such as those used in solaria. EN 170:1992 applies for these filters.  This standard does not apply to ski goggles, for which EN 174:1996 applies, or other types of eye protection used for leisure activities.  This standard does not apply to sunglasses and filters that have been medically prescribed for attenuating solar radiation.

Persönlicher Augenschutz - Sonnenbrillen und -schutzfilter für den allgemeinen Gebrauch

Diese Norm legt physikalische (mechanische, optische usw.) Eigenschaften für Sonnenbrillen und plangeschliffene Sonnenfilter mit Nennbrechwert fest, die fürden allgemeinen Gebrauch im gesellschaftlichen und privaten Bereich einschließlich des Gebrauchs im Straßenverkehr und für Fahrzeugführer zum Schutz gegen Sonnenstrahlung vorgesehen sind. Für den gewerblichen Gebrauch gelten EN 166 und EN 172. Ein Leitfaden für Auswahl und Benutzung dieser Filter wird im Anhang A gegeben.

Protection individuelle de l'oeil - Lunettes solaires et filtres de protection contre les rayonnements solaires pour usage général

Cette norme européenne spécifie les propriétés physiques (mécaniques, optiques, etc.) des lunettes et des filtres de protection solaire de puissance nominale nulle pour l'usage général, privé ou public, y compris pour la conduite automobile et pour les usagers de la route. L'EN 166 et l'EN 172 sont applicables pour l'usage industriel. L'annexe A constitue un guide de sélection et d'utilisation de ces filtres. Cette norme européenne ne traite pas des filtres de protection destinés à être utilisés avec des sources de lumière artificielle, telles que celles des solariums.

Osebno varovanje oči - Sončna očala in sončni filtri za splošno uporabo

General Information

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
21-Jan-1997
Withdrawal Date
06-Sep-2005
ICS
13.340.20 - Head protective equipment
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
07-Sep-2005
Completion Date
07-Sep-2005
Directive
89/686/EEC - Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment
Mandate
M/BC/CEN/90/2 - Order for standardization concerning Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)
Ref Project
SIST EN 1836:1998 - Personal eye protection - Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use

Relations

Replaced By
EN 1836:2005 - Personal eye-equipment - Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use and filters for direct observation of the sun
Effective Date
22-Dec-2008
Amended By
EN 1836:1997/A2:2003 - Personal eye protection - Sunglasses, sunglare filters for general use and filters for direct observation of the sun
Effective Date
22-Dec-2008
Amended By
EN 1836:1997/A1:2001 - Personal eye protection - Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use
Effective Date
22-Dec-2008

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 1836:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Personal eye protection - Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use". This standard covers: This standard specifies physical properties (mechanical, optical etc.) for sunglasses and sunglare filters of nominal plano power which are not prescription lenses, intended for protection against solar radiation for general use, for social and domestic purposes, including road use and driving. Guidance for selection and use of these filters is given in (informative) annex A. For sunglasses and sunglare filters for industrial use, EN 166:1995 and EN 172:1994 apply. This standard does not apply to eyewear for protection against radiation from artificial light sources, such as those used in solaria. EN 170:1992 applies for these filters. This standard does not apply to ski goggles, for which EN 174:1996 applies, or other types of eye protection used for leisure activities. This standard does not apply to sunglasses and filters that have been medically prescribed for attenuating solar radiation.

This standard specifies physical properties (mechanical, optical etc.) for sunglasses and sunglare filters of nominal plano power which are not prescription lenses, intended for protection against solar radiation for general use, for social and domestic purposes, including road use and driving. Guidance for selection and use of these filters is given in (informative) annex A. For sunglasses and sunglare filters for industrial use, EN 166:1995 and EN 172:1994 apply. This standard does not apply to eyewear for protection against radiation from artificial light sources, such as those used in solaria. EN 170:1992 applies for these filters. This standard does not apply to ski goggles, for which EN 174:1996 applies, or other types of eye protection used for leisure activities. This standard does not apply to sunglasses and filters that have been medically prescribed for attenuating solar radiation.

EN 1836:1997 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 1836:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1836:2005, EN 1836:1997/A2:2003, EN 1836:1997/A1:2001. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 1836:1997 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.SRUDERPersönlicher Augenschutz - Sonnenbrillen und -schutzfilter für den allgemeinen GebrauchProtection individuelle de l'oeil - Lunettes solaires et filtres de protection contre les rayonnements solaires pour usage généralPersonal eye protection - Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use13.340.20Varovalna oprema za glavoHead protective equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1836:1997SIST EN 1836:1998en01-april-1998SIST EN 1836:1998SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
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