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Document ID (ISN)52519
CIS number 89-1672
ISSN - Serial title 0173-3338 - Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz, Prophylaxe und Ergonomie
Year 1988
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Sutter E., Möller W.
Title Switching time of electro-optical filters
Original title Schaltzeit elektrooptischer Filter [in German]
Bibliographic information 1988, Vol.38, No.2, p.36-45. Illus. 18 ref.
Abstract The known relationship between exposure to electric welding arcs and eye damage is examined and safety criteria for electro-optical welder's goggles are derived. Results of examinations of seven commercially available welder's goggles are reported including their switching times, temperature dependence and fail-safe features.
Descriptors (primary) safety spectacles; arc welding and cutting
Descriptors (secondary) light transmission factor; photophthalmia; fail safety; safety by design; optimization; glare; filter glasses
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Personal protection
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Welding and cutting
Face and eye protection