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Side-by-side comparison of ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2003 and ... - US Safety

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<strong>ANSI</strong>/<strong>ISEA</strong> <strong>Z87.1</strong>-<strong>2003</strong>/2010 Comparison – page 8<br />

Assessments for Hazard-Based Protectors<br />

IMPACT RATED (referred to as high-impact in <strong>2003</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ard)<br />

Criteria <strong>ANSI</strong>/<strong>ISEA</strong> <strong>Z87.1</strong>-<strong>2003</strong> <strong>ANSI</strong>/<strong>ISEA</strong> <strong>Z87.1</strong>-2010 Notes/Rationale<br />

Frames <strong>and</strong> Shells Section 7.2 Section 6.1.2 2010 version requires that<br />

plano spectacles are to be<br />

tested as complete devices<br />

<strong>and</strong> allows prescription<br />

spectacles to be tested with a<br />

representative test lens<br />

Testing extended to frames<br />

<strong>and</strong> shells encompass testing<br />

<strong>of</strong> welding helmets.<br />

Lateral (<strong>side</strong> coverage) None. Section 6.1.3 (criteria)<br />

Section 9.10.1 (test method)<br />

2010 st<strong>and</strong>ard now requires<br />

lateral coverage for impact<br />

rated protectors. Inclusion is<br />

consistent with other<br />

international product<br />

st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />

Assessment criteria <strong>and</strong> test<br />

method written to<br />

accommodate spectacles<br />

designed to be tested on the<br />

smaller headform.

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