SIST EN ISO 25980:2023

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 25980:2023
01-julij-2023
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 25980:2015
Varnost in zdravje pri varjenju in sorodnih postopkih - Prosojne zavese, trakovi in
zasloni pri postopkih obločnega varjenja (ISO 25980:2023)
Health and safety in welding and allied processes - Transparent welding curtains, strips
and screens for arc welding processes (ISO 25980:2023)
Arbeits - und Gesundheitsschutz beim Schweißen und bei verwandten Verfahren -
Durchsichtige Schweißvorhänge, -streifen und -abschirmungen für
Lichtbogenschweißprozesse (ISO 25980:2023)
Hygiène et sécurité en soudage et techniques connexes - Rideaux, lanières et écrans
transparents pour les procédés de soudage à l'arc (ISO 25980:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 25980:2023
ICS:
13.100 Varnost pri delu. Industrijska Occupational safety.
higiena Industrial hygiene
13.340.99 Druga varovalna oprema Other protective equipment
25.160.01 Varjenje, trdo in mehko Welding, brazing and
spajkanje na splošno soldering in general
SIST EN ISO 25980:2023 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN ISO 25980:2023


EN ISO 25980
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

May 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.100; 25.160.10 Supersedes EN ISO 25980:2014
English Version

Health and safety in welding and allied processes -
Transparent welding curtains, strips and screens for arc
welding processes (ISO 25980:2023)
Hygiène et sécurité en soudage et techniques connexes Arbeits - und Gesundheitsschutz beim Schweißen und
- Rideaux, lanières et écrans transparents pour les bei verwandten Verfahren - Durchsichtige
procédés de soudage à l'arc (ISO 25980:2023) Schweißvorhänge, -streifen und -abschirmungen für
Lichtbogenschweißprozesse (ISO 25980:2023)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 February 2023.

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EN ISO 25980:2023 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 25980:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 "Welding
and allied processes" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 “Welding and allied
processes” the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2023, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 25980:2014.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 25980:2023 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 25980:2023 without any modification.


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SIST EN ISO 25980:2023
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 25980
Second edition
2023-05
Health and safety in welding and
allied processes — Transparent
welding curtains, strips and screens
for arc welding processes
Hygiène et sécurité en soudage et techniques connexes — Rideaux,
lanières et écrans transparents pour les procédés de soudage à l'arc
Reference number
ISO 25980:2023(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 2
4.1 Transmittance . 2
4.1.1 Infrared transmittance . 2
4.1.2 Effective ultraviolet transmittance . 2
4.1.3 Effective blue-light transmittance . 2
4.1.4 Luminous transmittance . 2
4.2 Resistance to ultraviolet radiation . 3
4.3 Resistance to flame spread . 3
4.4 Seam and eyelet strength. 3
5 Test and calculation methods .3
5.1 Transmittance . 3
5.1.1 General . 3
5.1.2 Effective ultraviolet transmittance . 4
5.1.3 Effective blue-light transmittance . 4
5.1.4 Luminous transmittance . 4
5.2 Resistance to ultraviolet radiation . 5
5.3 Resistance to flame spread . 5
5.3.1 Test apparatus . 5
5.3.2 Test specimens . 6
5.3.3 Test procedure. 6
5.3.4 Test report . 7
5.4 Seam and eyelet strength. 7
5.4.1 Test apparatus . 7
5.4.2 Test specimens . 7
5.4.3 Test procedure. 8
5.4.4 Test report . 8
6 Marking . . 8
6.1 General . 8
6.2 Mandatory markings . 8
7 Information for users . 8
Annex A (informative) Basis of the transmittance requirements of this document.10
Annex B (informative) Selection of curtain .14
Bibliography .15
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44, Welding and allied processes,
Subcommittee SC 9, Health and safety, in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization
(CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 121, Welding and allied processes, in accordance with the Agreement
on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 25980:2014), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— hazard level G has been removed;
— requirements regarding luminous and effective blue-light transmittance have been added.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards
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interpretations of ISO/TC 44 documents, where they exist, are available from this page:
https://committee.iso.org/sites/tc44/home/interpretation.html.
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Health and safety in welding and allied processes —
Transparent welding curtains, strips and screens for arc
welding processes
1 Scope
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.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 4007:2018, Personal protective equipment — Eye and face protection — Vocabulary
ISO/CIE 11664-1, Colorimetry — Part 1: CIE standard colorimetric observers
ISO/CIE 11664-2, Colorimetry — Part 2: CIE standard illuminants
ISO 18526-2:2020, Eye and face protection — Test methods — Part 2: Physical optical properties
ISO 18526-3:2020, Eye and face protection — Test methods — Part 3: Physical and mechanical properties
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 4007 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
transparent
characteristic of welding curtains, strips and screens that permit visibility of the working place without
implying to be glass clear
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3.2
effective ultraviolet transmittance
τ
UV
normalized value of the spectral transmittance averaged between 200 nm and 400 nm weighted by the
relative spectral effectiveness function for ultraviolet
Note 1 to entry: The effective ultraviolet transmittance is usually expressed as a percentage and calculated using
Formula (1).
3.3
effective blue-light transmittance
τ
B
normalized value of the spectral transmittance averaged between 300 nm and 700 nm weighted by the
relative spectral effectiveness function for blue light
Note 1 to entry: The effective blue-light transmittance is usually expressed as a percentage and calculated using
Formula (2).
3.4
luminous transmittance
τ
V
ratio of the luminous flux transmitted to the incident luminous flux for a specified illuminant and
photopic vision
Note 1 to entry: The luminous transmittance is usually expressed as a percentage and calculated using
Formula (3).
[SOURCE: ISO 4007:2018, 3.10.1.32, modified — Note 1 to entry revised, Note 2 to entry removed.]
4 Requirements
4.1 Transmittance
4.1.1 Infrared transmittance
This document does not provide infrared transmittance requirements. The intensity of the infrared
radiation from the welding arc at a distance of more than 1 m is too low to represent a hazard.
Annex A provides information on the basis of the transmittance requirements of this document.
4.1.2 Effective ultraviolet transmittance
When tested in accordance with 5.1.2, the weighted effective ultraviolet transmittance, τ , in the
UV
wavelength range between 200 nm and 400 nm shall be less than 0,002 %.
NOTE Measurement of spectral transmittance at wavelengths below 250 nm creates measurement problems
with noise. Most plastic materials (e.g. PVC and PC) have a very high attenuation and provide sufficient protection
at wavelengths < 250 nm.
4.1.3 Effective blue-light transmittance
When tested in accordance with 5.1.3, the weighted effective blue-light transmittance, τ , in the
B
wavelength range between 300 nm to 700 nm shall be less than 1,0 %.
4.1.4 Luminous transmittance
When tested in accordance with 5.1.4, the classification based on the luminous transmittance can be
expressed in the grades according to Table 1. Annex B provides information on the selection of curtain
and grade.
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Table 1 — Luminous transmittance
Luminous transmittance
τ
v,D65
Grade
%
Minimum Maximum
Light 29,0 100,0
Medium 8,5 29,0
Dark 1,0 8,5
a
Extra dark 0,02 1,0
NOTE The maximum values are taken as equal to or less than and the minimum values are taken as greater than.
a
Extra dark is normally intended for separation of adjacent operations.
4.2 Resistance to ultraviolet radiation
To ensure that the required protection is maintained and the discomfort glare protection is not
markedly altered after exposure to UV radiation, the curtain shall be exposed to a xenon arc that has
similar spectral characteristics to welding arcs.
After exposure to UV radiation due to the test specified in 5.2, the curtain shall remain in conformity
with 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 and the relative change in luminous transmittance shall not be greater than ± 20 %.
4.3 Resistance to flame spread
When tested in accordance with 5.3.3, the welding curtain, strip or screen material is considered to be
satisfactory if for all three samples:
— the flame does not reach the test mark with the burner in position;
— the flame self-extinguishes after removal of the burner;
— the material does not continue to glow for more than 3,0 s after removal of the burner.
4.4 Seam and eyelet strength
If eyelets are used and when welding curtains with thickness < 0,5 mm are tested in accordance with
5.4, there shall be no tearing of any seam or eyelet and/or removal of any eyelet.
5 Test and calculation methods
5.1 Transmittance
5.1.1 General
After preparation, the test specimens shall be maintained at a temperature of (23 ± 5) °C and relative
humidity of less than 70 % for a minimum of 16 h before testing.
The methods for measuring spectral transmittance according to ISO 18526-2:2020, Clause 6 shall be
applied.
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5.1.2 Effective ultraviolet transmittance
τ (%) is calculated using Formula (1):
UV
400 nm
τλ()⋅⋅Sd()λλ
∫
200 nm
τ =×100 (1)
UV
400 nm
Sd()λλ⋅
∫
200 nm
where
τ(λ) is the spectral transmittance in the range 200 nm to 400 nm;
S(λ) is the spectral efficiency for UV radiation;
λ is the wavelength in nm.
5.1.3 Effective blue-light transmittance
τ (%) is calculated using Formula (2):
B
700nm
τλ()⋅⋅Bd()λλ
∫
300nm
τ =× 100 (2)
B
700nm
Bd()λλ⋅
∫
300nm
where
τ(λ) is the spectral transmittance in the range 300 nm to 700 nm;
B(λ) is the blue-light hazard function;
λ is the wavelength in nm.
5.1.4 Luminous transmittance
For the purposes of this document, CIE illuminant D65, τ (%), is used and calculated using
v,D65
Formula (3).
780nm
τλ()⋅⋅SV()λλ()⋅dλ
D65
∫
380nm
τ =×100 (3)
v,D65
780nm
SV()λλ⋅⋅() dλ
D65
∫
3880nm
where
τ(λ) is the spectral transmittance in the range 380 nm to 780 nm;
V(λ) is the CIE 2° spectral luminous efficiency function for photopic vision in accordance with
ISO/CIE 11664-1;
S (λ) is the spectral distribution of the incident radiation of CIE standard Illuminant D65
D65
in accordance with ISO/CIE 11664-2;
λ is the wavelength in nm.
NOTE The values of the product S (λ)·V(λ) are given in ISO 4007:2018, Table A.3 and can be interpolated
D65
when necessary.
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5.2 Resistance to ultraviolet radiation
To ensure the stability of the spectral absorption properties of the curtain, a sample shall be tested
in accordance with ISO 18526-3:2020, 6.8.3 in a xenon arc test chamber for an exposure time of
(100,0 ± 0,2) h. The spectral transmittance is then tested to ensure that the curtain still meets the
attenuation requirements of 4.1.2 and 4.1.3. Record the relative change in luminous transmittance as a
percentage.
5.3 Resistance to flame spread
5.3.1 Test apparatus
The following apparatus is required:
5.3.1.1 Sample holder, made of rigid metal or non-flammable material with the construction and
dimensions shown in Figure 1. The test marks are on the front of part 1 and the locating pins project
from the rear of part 1, see Figure 2.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 test mark
2 sample holder part I
3 sample holder part II
t thickness of sample holder
NOTE All dimensions have tolerances of ± 0,5 mm.
Figure 1 — Sample holder
5.3.1.2 Propane burner, having a nominal visible flame height of 20 mm when put in an upright
position (see Figure 2).
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 mounting device
2 sample holder part I
3 sample holder part II
4 sample
5 flame
a
Position of the burner when setting the flame height.
NOTE All dimensions have tolerances of ± 0,5 mm.
Figure 2 — Burner and testing setup
5.3.2 Test specimens
There shall be three samples cut from the welding curtain, (190 ± 5) mm long and (90 ± 2) mm wide.
5.3.3 Test procedure
a) Testing shall be carried out at (23 ± 5) °C and a relative humidity of less than 70 % in a draught-free
environment.
b) Clamp the sample between the two parts of the sample holder (see Figure 2). The lower end of the
sample shall be (40 ± 2) mm above the lower end of the sample holder.
c) Suspend the sample and holder as shown in Figure 2.
d) Set the burner upright and allow to burn for at least 60 s.
e) Turn the burner by an angle of 45°.
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f) Direct the burner at the bottom of the sample so that the tip of the flame hits the sample in the
geometric centre of the lower edge.
g) After 15 s remove the burner and observe whether or not the flame self-extinguishes and the
material has ceased to glow within 3,0 s.
h) Carry out a visual inspection to see if the flame has reached the test mark 150 mm above the lower
end of the sample.
5.3.4 Test report
Report whether:
a) the flame does not reach the test mark with the burner in position;
b) the flame self-extinguishes after removal of the burner;
c) the material does not continue to glow for more than 3,0 s after removal of the burner.
5.4 Seam and eyelet strength
5.4.1 Test apparatus
The following apparatus is required:
+4
5.4.1.1 Bench stand with an attached horizontal clamp to hold sheet material 100 mm wide evenly
−6
in its jaws, allowing the material to hang down freely. The stand shall have a metallic hook of circular
cross-section of nominal 6 mm diameter to attach the sheet material by an eyelet. The stand shall allow
a sample to hang freely by at least 600 mm.
5.4.1.2 Minimum weight of 7 kg attached to a metallic hook of circular cross-section of nominal 6 mm
diameter.
5.4.1.3 Clamp as in item a) but not attached to the stand, with a hole allowing the weight to be hung
from the clamp using the attached hook as in item b).
5.4.2 Test specimens
5.4.2.1 Specimen 1
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The dimensions of the test specimen shall be 100 mm along the side containing the eyelet under test
−6
(if any) and parallel to the seam under test (if any). The other dimension is not critical and should be
between 150 mm and 200 mm. If the sample has no eyelet it should be provided with a punched hole
+1 +1
with a diameter of 10 mm and 25 mm short of the sides.
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5.4.2.2 Specimen 2
The dimensions of the test specimen shall be between 200 mm and 350 mm along the side containing
+1
two eyelets under test (if any). The eyelets should be 25 mm short of the cutting edge and parallel to
−1
the seam under test (if any). The other dimension is not critical and should be between 100 mm and
200 mm, measured from the underside of the seam. If the sample has no
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