ANSI approves new eye and face protection standard
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved the updated Z87.1-2003 "Practice for Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices" standard on Friday, June 20. The standard, which had not been revised since 1989, sets key criteria for minimizing and preventing eye and face injuries.
The Z87.1 standard goes into effect this August. The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) serves as the Secretariat for the Z87 Eye and Face Protection Committee.