| Document ID (ISN) | 106780 |
| CIS number |
07-756 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0014-6269 - Face au risque |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Title |
Protection of the eyes and face |
| Original title |
La protection des yeux et du visage [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 2006, No.426, p.63-66. Illus. |
| Abstract |
Face and eye protectors must comply with safety and health requirements specified in European Directive 89/656/EEC (see CIS 90-385). This information note addresses the characteristics, functions, marking and conditions of use of various types of protectors, including spectacles with temple bars, goggles and welding goggles and masks. It summarizes in tabular form the main risks and eye injuries and includes a buyer's guide for the selection of suitable protectors. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
description of equipment; face and eye protection; selection of equipment; France |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
hazard evaluation; safety spectacles; eye injuries; welders helmets; comment on directive; face shields |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Face and eye protection
|
