EN ISO 25980:2023
(Main)Health and safety in welding and allied processes - Transparent welding curtains, strips and screens for arc welding processes (ISO 25980:2023, Corrected version 2023-08)
Health and safety in welding and allied processes - Transparent welding curtains, strips and screens for arc welding processes (ISO 25980:2023, Corrected version 2023-08)
This document specifies safety requirements for transparent welding curtains, strips and screens to be used in workplaces where arc welding is taking place. They are intended to provide protection against harmful levels of optical radiation and spatter for workers who are in the vicinity of arc welding processes but not involved in the welding itself. They are intended to reduce the discomfort glare from the arc but also allow sufficient luminous transmittance to permit a view into the workspace behind.
The transparent welding curtains can also be used in other applications as long as the UV- and blue-light emissions are less than in arc welding and the transmitted infrared irradiance is below applicable exposure limits. They are designed to be used at a distance from the arc of at least 1 m.
Welding curtains, strips and screens specified in this document are not intended to replace welding filters. For intentional viewing of welding arcs, other means of protection are used, see ISO 16321-1 and ISO 16321-2.
This document is not applicable to protection against laser radiation, for which ISO 19818-1 applies.
Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutz beim Schweißen und bei verwandten Verfahren - Durchsichtige Schweißvorhänge, -streifen und -abschirmungen für Lichtbogenschweißprozesse (ISO 25980:2023, korrigierte Fassung 2023-08)
Dieses Dokument legt sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen für durchsichtige Schweiß-vorhänge, streifen und abschirmungen fest, die an Arbeitsplätzen verwendet werden, an denen Lichtbogenschweißen durchgeführt wird. Sie sollen Arbeiter, die sich in der Nähe der Lichtbogenschweißprozesse befinden, jedoch nicht aktiv an dem Schweißvorgang beteiligt sind, vor schädlichen Niveaus optischer Strahlung und Spritzern schützen. Ferner sollen sie die unangenehme Blendung durch den Lichtbogen vermindern und gleichzeitig einen ausreichenden Lichttransmissionsgrad bieten, der einen Einblick in den dahinterliegenden Arbeitsplatz ermöglicht.
Die durchsichtigen Schweißvorhänge können auch bei anderen Anwendungen verwendet werden, sofern die UV und Blaulichtstrahlungsemissionen geringer als beim Lichtbogenschweißen sind und die durchgelassene infrarote Bestrahlungsstärke unter den geltenden Expositionsgrenzwerten liegt. Sie sind dafür bestimmt, in einem Abstand von mindestens 1 m zu dem Lichtbogen eingesetzt zu werden.
Schweißvorhänge, streifen und abschirmungen, die in diesem Dokument festgelegt sind, sind kein Ersatz für Schweißerschutzfilter. Für die beabsichtigte Betrachtung von Schweißlichtbögen werden andere Schutzvorrichtungen verwendet, siehe ISO 16321 1 und ISO 16321 2.
Dieses Dokument ist nicht auf den Schutz vor Laserstrahlung anwendbar, für die ISO 19818 1 gilt.
Hygiène et sécurité en soudage et techniques connexes - Rideaux, lanières et écrans transparents pour les procédés de soudage à l'arc (ISO 25980:2023, Version corrigée 2023-08)
Le présent document spécifie les prescriptions de sécurité relatives aux rideaux, lanières et écrans de soudage transparents destinés à être utilisés sur les lieux de travail où du soudage à l'arc est réalisé. Ils sont destinés à assurer la protection contre les niveaux nocifs de rayonnement optique et contre les projections, des travailleurs qui se trouvent à proximité des procédés de soudage à l'arc mais qui ne prennent pas part au soudage lui-même. Ils sont destinés à réduire l'éblouissement inconfortable provenant de l'arc, mais ils permettent également un facteur de transmission dans le visible suffisant pour permettre une vue sur l'espace de travail situé derrière.
Les rideaux de soudage transparents peuvent également être utilisés dans d'autres applications, pour autant que les émissions de lumière bleue et UV soient inférieures à celles du soudage à l'arc et que l’éclairement énergétique infrarouge transmis soit inférieur aux limites d'exposition applicables. Ils sont conçus pour être utilisés à une distance de l'arc d'au moins 1 m.
Les rideaux, lanières et écrans de soudage spécifiés dans le présent document ne sont pas destinés à remplacer les filtres de soudage. Pour l'observation intentionnelle des arcs de soudage, d'autres moyens de protection sont utilisés, voir l’ISO 16321-1 et l’ISO 16321-2.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas à la protection contre les rayonnements laser pour laquelle l'ISO 19818-1 s'applique.
Varnost in zdravje pri varjenju in sorodnih postopkih - Prosojne zavese, trakovi in zasloni pri postopkih obločnega varjenja (ISO 25980:2023)
Ta dokument določa varnostne zahteve za prosojne zavese, trakove in zaslone za zaščito delovnih mest pri postopkih obločnega varjenja. Ti izdelki so namenjeni zaščiti pred škodljivimi ravnmi optičnega sevanja in obrizgom delavcev, ki so v bližini mesta izvajanja obločnega varjenja, pri čemer sami varjenja ne izvajajo. Namenjeni so za zmanjševanje neprijetnega bleščanja obloka, obenem pa omogočajo zadostno prepustnost svetlobe, da je skoznje mogoče videti delovno mesto.
Prosojne zavese je mogoče uporabiti tudi za druge namene pod pogojem, da so emisije UV-svetlobe in modre svetlobe manjše kot pri obločnem varjenju in je prepustnost infrardečih žarkov pod veljavnimi mejnimi vrednostmi za izpostavljenost. Zasnovane so za uporabo na razdalji vsaj 1 m od obloka.
Zavese, trakovi in zasloni, opisani v tem dokumentu, niso predvideni kot zamenjava za filtre za varjenje. Za namerno gledanje v varilni oblok se uporabljajo druga sredstva za zaščito (glej standarda ISO 16321-1 in ISO 16321-2).
Ta dokument se ne uporablja za zaščito pred laserskih sevanjem, za katero se uporablja standard ISO 19818-1.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 16-May-2023
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 121 - Welding
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 121 - Welding
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 17-May-2023
- Completion Date
- 17-May-2023
Relations
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
Overview
EN ISO 25980:2023 - Health and safety in welding and allied processes - specifies safety requirements for transparent welding curtains, strips and screens used around arc welding operations. Published by CEN and aligned with ISO 25980:2023, this standard defines performance, test and marking requirements so that curtains reduce discomfort glare and harmful optical radiation (UV, blue-light, infrared) and protect nearby workers from spatter while allowing visibility into the workspace.
Key points:
- Designed for arc welding environments and for use at a distance of at least 1 m from the arc.
- Intended to protect by limiting effective ultraviolet transmittance, effective blue‑light transmittance, infrared transmittance, and ensuring sufficient luminous transmittance for viewing.
- Not a substitute for welding filters for intentional arc viewing; see ISO 16321-1/2. Not applicable to laser protection (ISO 19818-1).
Key Topics and Requirements
- Transmittance criteria: Requirements and calculation methods for infrared, UV, blue-light and luminous transmittance to limit harmful exposure while maintaining visibility.
- Durability tests: Resistance to ultraviolet radiation to ensure long-term optical performance in welding environments.
- Fire performance: Resistance to flame spread with defined test apparatus and procedures.
- Mechanical strength: Seam and eyelet strength tests to verify robust mounting and safe use.
- Test methods and reporting: Procedures referenced to ISO/CIE colorimetry and ISO test methods (e.g., ISO 18526 series) for consistent measurement and verification.
- Marking and user information: Mandatory markings and guidance to help purchasers and safety personnel select appropriate curtains.
Practical Applications and Users
EN ISO 25980:2023 is practical for:
- Safety managers and occupational health professionals setting workshop safeguards.
- Welding supervisors and facility designers configuring welding bays, partitioning and visual access.
- PPE and curtain manufacturers developing transparent welding screens and strips to meet compliance.
- Procurement and compliance officers specifying equipment that limits optical radiation and spatter exposure. Typical uses include welding booths, shop-floor partitions, and visibility panels where workers need to observe welding without being directly exposed to arc radiation.
Related Standards
- ISO 16321-1 and ISO 16321-2 - protection and welding filters for intentional arc viewing.
- ISO 19818-1 - protective measures for laser radiation (not covered by this document).
- ISO 18526-2 / ISO 18526-3 and ISO/CIE 11664 series - referenced test and colorimetry methods.
- ISO 4007 - terminology for eye and face protection.
EN ISO 25980:2023 helps organizations balance safety and visibility around arc welding operations by specifying measurable performance, testing and marking requirements for transparent welding curtains and screens.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 25980:2023 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Health and safety in welding and allied processes - Transparent welding curtains, strips and screens for arc welding processes (ISO 25980:2023, Corrected version 2023-08)". This standard covers: This document specifies safety requirements for transparent welding curtains, strips and screens to be used in workplaces where arc welding is taking place. They are intended to provide protection against harmful levels of optical radiation and spatter for workers who are in the vicinity of arc welding processes but not involved in the welding itself. They are intended to reduce the discomfort glare from the arc but also allow sufficient luminous transmittance to permit a view into the workspace behind. The transparent welding curtains can also be used in other applications as long as the UV- and blue-light emissions are less than in arc welding and the transmitted infrared irradiance is below applicable exposure limits. They are designed to be used at a distance from the arc of at least 1 m. Welding curtains, strips and screens specified in this document are not intended to replace welding filters. For intentional viewing of welding arcs, other means of protection are used, see ISO 16321-1 and ISO 16321-2. This document is not applicable to protection against laser radiation, for which ISO 19818-1 applies.
This document specifies safety requirements for transparent welding curtains, strips and screens to be used in workplaces where arc welding is taking place. They are intended to provide protection against harmful levels of optical radiation and spatter for workers who are in the vicinity of arc welding processes but not involved in the welding itself. They are intended to reduce the discomfort glare from the arc but also allow sufficient luminous transmittance to permit a view into the workspace behind. The transparent welding curtains can also be used in other applications as long as the UV- and blue-light emissions are less than in arc welding and the transmitted infrared irradiance is below applicable exposure limits. They are designed to be used at a distance from the arc of at least 1 m. Welding curtains, strips and screens specified in this document are not intended to replace welding filters. For intentional viewing of welding arcs, other means of protection are used, see ISO 16321-1 and ISO 16321-2. This document is not applicable to protection against laser radiation, for which ISO 19818-1 applies.
EN ISO 25980:2023 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.100 - Occupational safety. Industrial hygiene; 25.160.10 - Welding processes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 25980:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 25980:2014. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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