Eye and Face Protection Standards

BOS are a specialist Eye and Face Protection supplier and are able to source quality PPE equipment from some of the world’s top manufacturers.  Therefore, we are confident that we can supply your business or organisation with high quality spectacles, safety goggles and visors at the lowest possible prices.

PPE Eye and Face Protection includes spectacles, safety goggles and visors, designed to protect the eyes and face of the workers from injuries which may occur during working activities.

If you need help or advice on anything to do with head protection please call our knowledgeable customer support staff on 01226 215204, email safetywear@bos4ppe.co.uk or use the contact form below.

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The European Standards for eye and face protection are EN 166: 2001, EN 170: 2002, EN 172: 1995, EN 175: 1997, EN 169: 2002, EN 1731: 2006, EN 379:2003 + A1: 2009.  Details of these standards can be found below.

Eye and Face Protection in the Workplace

All of the PPE eye and face protection equipment that we supply for use in the workplace will be marked with the ‘CE’ symbol. This shows that the product meets the minimum legal standards.

For eye and face protection equipment the minimum standard is usually EN 166:2002. This standard comprises of different levels of impact resistance.

It is important to consider certain things when choosing the right type of eye and face protection equipment. The equipment should fit properly and be comfortable to wear. It should not restrict your vision or movement, and needs to be easily cleanable.  Check out our Choosing the Correct Eye and Face Protection page.

The equipment should also not restrict the use and function of any other PPE equipment. The types of hazards to protect against are: Dust, Chemical Splashes, Fluid Splashes, Welding, Biological Material, Radiation, Machining and Physical Hazards.



EN 166:2001 Personal Eye Protection

European Standard, applying to all types of individual protection of the eye which protects from hazards likely to damage the eye, except for nuclear radiation, x-rays, laser emissions and infrared emitted by low-temperature sources. Does not apply to eye protection for which separate standards exist (e.g. anti-laser eye protection, sunglasses for general use).

EN 170:2002 UV Rays Protection

Specifications of level numbers and of requirements relating to the transmittance of the filters for protection against ultraviolet radiation.

EN 172:1995 Specification For Sunglare Filters Used In Personal Eye-Protection For Industrial Use

Specification of level numbers and requirements relating to the transmittance of filters for protection against solar radiation, industrial use.

EN 175: 1997 Welding Eyes and Face Protectors European Standard for equipment for eye and face protection during welding and allied processes

Specifications for the safety requirements for eye and face protection equipment used to protect the operator’s eyes and face against harmful optical radiation and other specific risks or hazards in usual welding, cutting or similar operations.

EN 169: 2002 Personal Eye Protection – Filters for Welding

European Standard for Filters for Welding and Related Techniques — Transmittance requirements and recommended use.

Specifications of level numbers and requirements relating to the transmittance of filters to protect operators for welding and related techniques. Specification of requirements for welding filters with double dial number of levels.

EN 1731 2006 Personal Eye Protection. Mesh Eye and Face Protector.

Material specifications, design, performance and test methods for eye and face mesh protectors, for professional use.

EN 379:2003 + A1:2009

Automatic Welding Filters

Harmonised European standard for automatic welding filters which switch their luminous transmittance to a lower predetermined value when an arc is ignited.


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