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Document ID (ISN)21882
CIS number 74-2000
ISSN - Serial title 0300-3329 - Sicherheitsingenieur
Year 1974
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Laibach F.
Title Eye protection - Safety afforded by safety spectacles, face shields and hoods
Original title Augenschutz - Sicherheit durch Schutzbrillen, Schilde, Schirme und Hauben [in German]
Bibliographic information Feb. 1974, Vol.5, No.2, p.63-72. Illus.
Abstract This article reviews chemical and mechanical eye injury hazards and examines the properties of personal protectors according to the conditions of work: type of glass or plastic to be used for the transparent sections, mechanical resistance of glass for safety spectacles, protection against UV and IR radiation, modern and stylish types of safety spectacles. The corresponding German DIN standards are listed.
Descriptors (primary) face and eye protection; face shields; safety spectacles
Descriptors (secondary) non-ionizing radiation; eyepieces; equipment testing; mechanical hazards; filter glasses
Document type -
Subject(s) Personal protection
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Face and eye protection