This standard covers eye and face protection in work and educational settings. It applies to operations or processes where eye and face hazards exist, such as machining operations, chemical handling, and welding. The standard provides guidelines and information pertaining to types, selection, inspection, use, and maintenance of the equipment.
The following editions have been incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
| IBR approved for | Overview of requirements | IBR approved edition |
|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.133(b)(1) | Employers must ensure protective eye and face protection devices comply with any of the following consensus standards: (i) ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices; (ii) ANSI Z87.1-2003, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices; or (iii) ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R-1998), Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection. | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010 Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices, ANSI Z87.1-2003 Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Personal Protection Devices, and ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R1998) Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection. |
| 29 CFR 1910.261(f)(5) | Employers must ensure that measures for the control of dust shall be provided, in accordance with American National Standards Z33.1-1961, Z87.1-1968, and Z88.2-1969. | ANSI Z87.1-1968 Practice of Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection. |
| 29 CFR 1910.261(g)(15)(iv) | Employers must ensure that eye protection and dust masks are provided to workmen while the old brick lining is being removed, in accordance with American National Standards, Z87.1-1968, Z88.2-1969, and Z99.1-1969. | ANSI Z87.1-1968 Practice of Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection. |
| 29 CFR 1910.261(g)(18)(ii) | Employers must ensure that rotary tenders, smelter operators, and those cleaning smelt spouts are provided with eye protection equipment (fitted with lenses that filter out the harmful rays emanating from the light source) when actively engaged in their duties, in accordance with American National Standard Z87.1-1968. | ANSI Z87.1-1968 Practice of Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection. |
| 29 CFR 1910.261(i)(4) | Employers must ensure that persons exposed to falling material wear eye, head, foot, and shin protection equipment, in accordance with American National Standards Z87.1-1968, Z88.2-1969, Z89.1-1969, and Z41.1-1967. | ANSI Z87.1-1968 Practice of Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection. |
| 29 CFR 1915.153(b)(1) | Employers must ensure protective eye and face protection devices comply with any of the following consensus standards: (i) ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices; (ii) ANSI Z87.1-2003, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices; or (iii) ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R-1998), Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection. | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010 Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices, ANSI Z87.1-2003 Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Personal Protection Devices, and ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R1998) Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection. |
| 29 CFR 1917.91(a)(1)(i) | Employers must ensure that each affected employee uses protective eye and face protection devices that comply with any of the following consensus standards: (A) ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices; (B) ANSI Z87.1-2003, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices; or (C) ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R-1998), Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection. | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010 Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices, ANSI Z87.1-2003 Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Personal Protection Devices, and ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R1998) Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection. |
| 29 CFR 1918.101(a)(1)(i) | Employers must ensure that protective eye and face devices comply with any of the following consensus standards: (A) ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices; (B) ANSI Z87.1-2003, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Device; or (C) ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R-1998), Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection. | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010 Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices, ANSI Z87.1-2003 Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Personal Protection Devices, and ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R1998) Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection. |
| 29 CFR 1926.102(b)(1) | Employers must ensure protective eye and face protection devices comply with any of the following consensus standards: (i) ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Device; (ii) ANSI Z87.1-2003, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices; or (iii) ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R-1998), Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection. | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010 Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices, ANSI Z87.1-2003 Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Personal Protection Devices, and ANSI Z87.1-1989 (R1998) Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection. |
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