Abstract

This Uganda Standard specifies additional material, design, performance and marking requirements for eye and face protectors designed to provide protection for the eyes and faces of persons against occupational hazards, such as optical radiation, impacts from flying particles and fragments, and hot solids during welding and related techniques. The other applicable requirements for welding protectors are given in US ISO 16321-1. (This standard cancels and replaces US ISO 4850:1979, Personal eye-protectors for welding and related techniques- Filters- Utilisation and transmittance requirements and US ISO/FDIS 16321-2:2019, Eye and face protection for occupational use- Part 2: Additional requirements for protectors used during welding and related techniques, which have been technically revised). This standard was published on 15 June 2021.