ANSI Z87.1-2015
American National Standard for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection Devices
Establishes performance criteria and testing requirements for devices used to protect the eyes and face from injuries from impact, non-ionizing radiation and chemical exposure in workplaces and schools. It covers all types of protector configurations including spectacles (plano and prescription), goggles, face shields, welding helmets and full face-piece respirators.
Z87+
Impact Mark Rated Plano
The Z87+ is required when claims of compliance such as impact rating or a specific lens type and/or use are made by the manufacterer for plano protectors
Splash / Droplet
Eye protection that provides protection from droplets and liquid splash
D4
Dust
Eye protection that provides dust protection
U (+ SCALE NUMBER)
UV Filter
U and Scale Number (Scale ranges from 2 to 6 – the higher the number the highest protection from far and near UV)