• BS EN ISO 12312-2:2015

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    Eye and face protection. Sunglasses and related eyewear Filters for direct observation of the sun

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-04-2017

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Requirements and associated test methods
    5 Labelling
    Annex A (informative) - Use of filters for direct observation
            of the sun
    Annex B (informative) - Solar eclipse eye safety: User's
            guide
    Bibliography
    Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
             Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive
             89/686/EEC Personal protective equipment

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    Pertains to all afocal (plano power) products intended for direct observation of the sun, such as solar eclipse viewing.

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    This part of ISO12312 applies to all afocal (plano power) products intended for direct observation of the sun, such as solar eclipse viewing. Information on the use of filters for direct observation of the sun is given in AnnexA and AnnexB. This part of ISO12312 does not apply to the following: afocal (plano power) sunglasses and clip-ons for general use intended for protection against solar radiation; eyewear for protection against radiation from artificial light sources, such as those used in solaria; eye protectors specifically intended for sports (e.g. ski goggles or other types); sunglasses that have been medically prescribed for attenuating solar radiation; prescription sunglass lenses.

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    Committee PH/2/1
    Development Note Supersedes 13/30259878 DC. (06/2015)
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Implementation of CEN correction notice 1 July 2015: Annex ZA corrected
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    89/686/EEC : 1989 AMD 5 2012 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE OF 21 DECEMBER 1989 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
    ISO 4007:2012 Personal protective equipment Eye and face protection Vocabulary
    ISO 12311:2013 Personal protective equipment — Test methods for sunglasses and related eyewear
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