AS 1067.1-1990

Sets out safety requirements for general purpose sunglasses intended to reduce glare from natural sunlight, specific purpose sunglasses intended to reduce intense glare, and fashion spectacles worn for their fashion properties only. It specifies the optical characteristics for sunglasses and fashion spectacles and removes upper coloration limits for general purpose sunglasses.

This Standard sets out safety requirements for sunglasses and fashion spectacles having plano lenses of nominally zero refractive power. The following types of sunglasses and fashion spectacles are covered by this Standard: (a) Spectacles having conventional frames.(b) Rimless sunshields with a one-piece front or of the visor type.(c) Clip-on and slip-on type sunglasses.(d) Children's sunglasses.The sunglasses described in this Standard are not intended to provide protection against sources of radiation other than natural sunlight. Ski goggles are exempt from the requirements of this Standard. This Standard does not apply to tinted glasses identified as night-driving glasses. The wearing of sunglasses or tinted glasses of any kind for night driving is strongly discouraged. This Standard makes no provision for statistical sampling or quality control procedures for assessing the quality of sunglasses and fashion spectacles. Where compliance with this Standard is to be assessed on the basis of statistical sampling and inspection, the sampling plan should be in accordance with AS 1199 and should take into account the guidance given in AS 1399.NOTES:Sunglasses and fashion spectacles covered by this Standard are not necessarily suitable for eye protection in industrial environments. Eye protectors suitable for industrial application are specified in AS 1337 in addition to the requirements of this Standard. Requirements for filters for eye protectors designed for protection against sources of optical radiation other than natural sunlight are specified in AS 1338. Requirements for eye protection in solaria are specified in AS 2635. Requirements for eye protection whilst working with or near lasers are specified in AS 2211. Requirements for eye protectors for automotive purposes are specified in AS 1609.

Reinstated on 2004-06-16.
Under Revision see DR 01347