Revised Standard from Last Update.

NATIONAL FOREWORD

‘This Indian Standard (First Revision) which is identical with ISO 19734 : 2021 ‘Eye and face protection - Guidance on selection, use and maintenance’ issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards on the recommendation of the Occupational Safety and Health Sectional Committee and approval of the Chemical Division Council’.

The Indian Standard IS 8520 : 1977 ‘Guide for Selection of Industrial Safety Equipment for Eye, Face, and Ear Protection’ was intended to guide workers and those in-charge of their safety in industrial operations in selecting such protective equipment for eyes, face, and ear as will give the required protection against hazards likely to be encountered, and IS 8940: 1978 ‘Code of Practice for Maintenance and Care of Industrial Safety Equipment for Eye and Face Protection’ was intended for use in industries by safety officers, purchasing agents, plant managers, foremen and all other industrial supervisors charged with the responsibility of proper selection, maintenance, use and repair of industrial safety equipment for eye and face protection.