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SAFETY STANDARDS UPDATE: EN ISO 16321:2022 Safety Standards Guide Earlier this year, new EN ISO 16321:2022 Safety Eyewear Standards were harmonised, introducing a comprehensive international standard to replace the previous national and regional standards. EN ISO 16321:2022 (Parts 1 to 3) replaces the BS EN 172:1995, BS EN 169:2002, BS EN 170:2002, BS EN 171:2002, BS EN 166:2002, BS EN 379:2003+A1:2009. The main European standard (EN 166:2001), however, is still harmonised until November 2024, and is still widely used for CE/UKCA protective eyewear markings. The new EN ISO 16321 series applies to plano (non-prescription) and prescription safety glasses for occupational use and use in educational environments. It now excludes electrical (live-working) face protectors, laser protectors, sports eyewear, medical eye shields, protectors intended for protection against solar radiation only, or eye protectors for ionising radiation. Separate standards are in place for these devices. The 2022 Protective Eyewear Suite of Standards has recently been harmonised, with the expectation that it will be designated within PPE regulation to allow for certification process within the UK. Currently, both the EN ISO 166:2001 and EN ISO 16321:2022 standards are acceptable for new certifications up until November 2024. It’s important to note that, while no new safety eyewear can be produced to the old standard beyond this date, the 2001 standards will remain valid for existing safety eyewear until their designated expiry date (a maximum of five years after the certification date). Therefore, for some time, we will see both new and old standards used to certify products on the market – to ensure that the protective eyewear you’re using meets the requirements necessary for the work being carried out, you should check the relevant Safety Eyewear Standard.

SAFETY STANDARDS GUIDE

Buying Guide Anti-mist, Anti-scratch? Does your eyewear reach the standard? “K” and “N” are coating treatments that reach the standard set by EN ISO 16321:2022. Look for the “K” (anti-scratch) and “N” (anti-mist) on the lens of your safety glasses, goggles and face shields. By EN law all safety eyewear should have these marks, so any lenses lacking the “K” or “N” symbols do not reach the required standard.

Safety Symbols Guide We have developed a range of safety icons to help you compare and find the right eye protection. Anti Scratch K

ANTI SCRATCH K

Anti Scratch

ANTI SCRATCH

U – EN166 FT CE UKCA

ANTI FOG N

Anti Fog N

2-3 U 1 FT K N CE UKCA

2-3 U 1 FT K N CE UKCA

Anti Fog

ANTI FOG

K = Anti-scratch treatment applied to the surface of the lens whose hardness is a barrier against superficial damages that can impair vision. The coating is permanent and it offers performance to the standards required.

N = Anti-mist treatment, which, due to its chemical and physical abilities, prevents the formation of condensation by absorbing the humidity drops. The coating is permanent and it offers performance to the standards required.

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