3M Occupational Health & Environmental Safety Division
ANSI Z87.1-2010 Standard Update
for Non-Prescription Eye and Face
Protective Devices*
* Safety prescription spectacle protective devices may
have different requirements in some cases.
Occupational Health &
Environmental Safety Division
3M Center - Building 235-2W-70
Saint Paul, MN 55144-1000
Sales Assistance: 1-800-328-1667
Technical Assistance: 1-800-243-4630
Website: www.3M.com/OccSafety
These eye and face protection products help provide limited eye and face protection. Misuse or failure to
follow warnings and instructions may result in serious potential injury, including blindness or death.
For proper use, selection, and applications against flying particles, optical radiation and / or splash see
supervisor, read User Instructions and warnings on the package or call 3M OH&ESD Technical Service in the
USA at 1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call 1-800-267-4414.
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ANSI Z87.1-2010 has been approved.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) on April
13, 2010, approved a new edition of ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 titled
“American National Standard Practice for Occupational and
Educational Personal Eye and Face Protective Devices,"
replacing the Z87.1-2003 version.
This summary of the revision of this eye and face protection
standard focuses on the key changes to the standard; it
does not represent any official or legal interpretation of the
standard or even serve as a complete summary of the
revision. If questions occur, the revised standard itself
should be reviewed and relied on, rather than this
summary. For an official copy of the newly revised ANSI/
ISEA Z87.1-2010 Standard go to:
http://www.safetyequipment.org/c/stdz871-2010.cfm
Summary
This new edition, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010, replaces the
Z87.1-2003 standard. As of the date of this summary, the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has
not incorporated the 2010 standard into the eye and face
protection regulation (29 CFR 1910.133)
The key changes to the eye and face protection standard
include:
1) A focus on the hazard, rather than on the protector
type, to encourage safety personnel and users to
identify and evaluate specific hazards in their workplace
such as Impact, Optical Radiation, Splash, Dust, and Fine
Dust Particles. Therefore, under the revised standard,
selection of the appropriate eye and face protective devices
should be based on the hazard.
2) New criteria for compliance:
Impact ratings:
The 2003 version described two levels of
protection: “Basic” & “High” impact protection.
The 2010 revision describes devices to be either
“Non Impact Rated” (complying to the impact
requirements under “General Requirements”) or
“Impact Rated” (complying to more stringent
requirements within the revision).
New headform for product testing:
The 2003 version used the “Alderson” head
form. The 2010 revision adopts the
European (CE) small & medium headform
sizes for testing to harmonize with existing
international test methods.
New test for splash/droplet, dust and fine dust:
The 2003 version had no defined performance
criteria for splash/droplet, dust or fine dust. The
2010 revision has specific performance and
marking requirements for devices claiming to
provide protection from splash/droplet, dust or
fine dust hazards.
Protection all the way
At 3M, we believe that health and safety is the priority in
any working environment, and that greater comfort and
modern styles improve worker compliance. Therefore, we
take care in adding comfort features where they are
needed most, such as heavy contact areas like nose
bridges and temple tips. The materials we choose to
provide better comfort are designed to be durable to last
and soft to the touch. We are also continually working on
new coatings, new materials and new designs to bring the
latest technology, innovation and fashion into our protective
eyewear line.
For an official copy of the newly revised ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-
2010 Standard go to:
http://www.safetyequipment.org/c/stdz871-2010.cfm
2) New criteria for compliance (cont):
Minimum coverage requirements:
The 2003 version had no defined
minimum coverage requirement. The 2010
revision has a minimum frontal requirement
and, for an “Impact Rated” device, a lateral
coverage requirement. In effect, this makes
lateral coverage MANDATORY for an “Impact
Rated” device.
3) New markings requirements (cont):
The 2010 revision requires “Optical
Radiation” scale or shade marking. There are
tables and markings for specific lens types
(clear, welding, UV filter, visible light filter and
IR filter).
Example: “3M+W3” for a spectacle
welding lens with a shade 3.0 welding
filter
Frame markings:
The 2010 revision requires a manufacturer’s
mark plus Z87 and, if the product is “Impact
Rated”, a “+” symbol will follow the Z87.
Example: “3M Z87+”
3) New markings requirements (cont):
If the product is NOT “Impact Rated”, the
frame will only be marked with the
manufacturer’s mark plus Z87
Example: “3M Z87”
4) New section on selection, use and
maintenance. This section provides guidance on hazard
assessment and selection. It also includes a pull-out
selection chart, showing recommended protectors for
various types of work activities that can expose the worker
to impact, heat, chemical, dust or optical radiation hazards.
Hazard Protectors Limitations Marking¹
IMPACT - Chipping, grinding, machining, masonry work, riveting, and sanding
Flying fragments,
objects, large chips,
particles, sand,
dirt, etc.
• Spectacles with side protection
• Goggles with direct or indirect ventilation
• Faceshield worn over spectacles or goggles
• Welding helmet
Caution should be exercised in the use of metal frame protective devices
in electrical hazard areas. Metal frame protective devices could potentially
cause electrical shock and electrical burn through contact with, or thermal
burns from exposure to the hazards of electrical energy, which include
radiation from accidental arcs.
Atmospheric conditions and the restricted ventilation of a protector can
cause lenses to fog. Frequent cleaning may be required.
Impact rated:
+ (spectacle lens)
Z87+ (all other lens)
Z87+ (plano frame)
Z87.2+ (Rx frame)
HEAT - Furnace operations - pouring, casting, hot dipping, gas cutting, and welding
Hot sparks • Spectacles with side protection
• Goggles with direct or indirect ventilation
• Faceshields worn over spectacles or goggles
• Full-facepiece respirator
• Loose-fitting respirator worn over spectacles
Spectacles, cup and cover type goggles do not provide unlimited facial
protection.
Operations involving heat may also involve optical radiation. Protection from
both hazards shall be provided.
Splash from molten
metal
• Faceshields worn over goggles
• Full-facepiece respirator
• Loose-fitting respirator worn over spectacles
High temperature
exposure
• Screen faceshield over spectacles or goggles
• Reflective faceshield over spectacles or goggles
CHEMICAL - Acid and chemical handling, degreasing, plating
Splash and
irritating mists
• Goggles with indirect ventilation (eyecup or
cover type)
• Faceshield worn over spectacles or goggles
• Full-facepiece respirator
Atmospheric conditions and the restricted ventilation of a protector can
cause lenses to fog. Frequent cleaning may be required.
Splash / droplet: D3
2) New criteria for compliance (cont):
New “Ignition” test:
The 2010 revision eliminates the previous
(2003) flammability test and replaces it with
an ignition test which uses a hot steel rod
contacting the protector to determine if the
protector will ignite.
3) New markings requirements:
Lens markings:
The 2010 revision requires a manufacturer’s
mark and, if the product is “Impact Rated”,
a “+” symbol.
Example: “3M” only for non-Impact
Rated product
Example: “3M+” for an Impact Rated
product
Hazard Protectors Limitations Marking¹
DUST - Woodworking, buffing, general dusty conditions
Nuisance dust • Goggles with direct or indirect ventilation (eyecup or cover type)
• Full-facepiece respirator
Atmospheric conditions and the restricted ventilation of a protector
can cause lenses to fog. Frequent cleaning may be required.
Dust: D4
Fine dust: D5
OPTICAL RADIATION
Welding: Electric Arc
Viewing electric arc
furnaces and boilers
• Welding helmet over spectacles or goggles
• Handshield over spectacles or goggles
TYPICAL FILTER LENS SHADE: 10-14
Protection from optical radiation is directly related to filter lens
density. Select the darkest shade that allows adequate task
performance.
Note: Filter lenses shall meet the requirements for shade
designations in table 6 of ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010.
Welding: W shade
number
UV: U scale number
Glare: L scale number
IR: R scale number
Variable tint: V
Special purpose: S
Welding: Gas
Viewing gas-fired
furnaces and boilers
• Welding helmet over spectacles or goggles
• Welding goggles
• Welding faceshield over spectacles or goggles
TYPICAL FILTER LENS SHADE: 4-8
Cutting • Welding goggles
• Welding helmet over spectacles or goggles
• Welding faceshield over spectacles or goggles
• Welding respirator
TYPICAL FILTER LENS SHADE: 3-6
Torch brazing • Welding goggles
• Welding helmet over spectacles or goggles
• Welding faceshield over spectacles or goggles
TYPICAL FILTER LENS SHADE: 3-4
Torch soldering • Spectacles
• Welding faceshield over spectacles
• Welding respirator
TYPICAL FILTER LENS SHADE: 1.5-3
Shade or special purpose lenses, as suitable.
Note: Refer to definition of special purpose lenses in ANSI/ISEA
Z87.1-2010.
Glare • Spectacles with or without side protection
• Faceshield over spectacles or goggles
This Selection Chart is intended to aid in identifying and selecting the types of eye and face protectors that are available, their capabilities and limitation for the hazard source operations listed. This guide is not
intended to be the sole reference in selecting the proper eye and face protector.
1. Refer to ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010 table 4a for complete marking requirements
Protective devices do not provide unlimited protection. This information is intended to aid in identifying and
selecting the types of eye and face protectors that are available, their capabilities and limitation for the hazards
listed. This guide is not intended to be the sole referenced in selecting the proper eye and face protector.
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010
Eye & Face Protector Selection Chart
