Setting your sights high

They are our window on the world and one of our most developed sensory organs, but too often our precious eyes get overlooked. Yet damage to them can have far-reaching consequences to body and soul. Protecting our eyes, then, should take centre stage along with other personal protection equipment in every situation we find ourselves, including work and play.

Eye protective equipment committee has released several standards for eye and face protection devices that protect against all possible hazards to the eyes, including ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation, and take into account the latest developments in welding protection.

The EVS-EN ISO 16321 series of standards specifies the general requirements for eye and face equipment that protects against common hazards seen in the workplace, such as flying particles, harmful gases, optical radiation, splashes and more. The EVS-EN ISO 18527 series addresses eye and face protection equipment for skiing, swimming, racquetball and squash to ensure it shields effectively against potential hazards.

While various national standards exist, they are the first internationally agreed standards for eye and face protection and address the latest trends and technologies in eye protection use.

All these standards can be obtained from our e-shop.