Standards and directives

NIOSH (US National Institute for Occupational Safety) 42 CFR Part84

Filtering facial parts, multiple levels of protection (non exhaustive list):

• N95 : Filter at least 95% of the particles (non-oily) suspended in the air.

• N99 : Filter at least 99% of the particles (non-oily) suspended in the air.

ANSI (US American National Standards Institute) Z87.1

Specifications and minimum general requirements, test methods, selection, use and maintenance of eye and face protection.

GS-ET 29

Requirements, performances, test methods relating to face shields providing protection against electric arcing.

ANSI (US American National Standards Institute) S3.19 - 1974

This standard specifi es the test method for determining the level of noise attenuation (NRR Noise Reduction Rating) of the hearing protection, as recommended by the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency).

ANSI/ISEA Z89.1: American standard for head protection in industry

MANDATORY

Type 1: The impact force transmitted to the cap must not exceed 4,450 N when a 3.6 kg (8 lb) impact is dropped at a speed of 5.5 m/s (metres per second).
Penetration: A 1 kg penetrator must not come into contact with the false head at a speed of 7.0 m/s.
Flammability: the helmet must not burn with the emission of a fl ame for more than 5 seconds after the fl ame has been withdrawn
Electrical resistance: proof test at 20,000 volts for class E or 10,000 volts for class G. Class C off ers no protection against electrical hazards.
Type 2: In addition to the requirements of type 1, type 2 head protection must also satisfy:
Energy attenuation: the acceleration must not exceed 150 g in the event of a fall onto the cap and sideways using a 5 kg dummy head at 3.5 m/s.
Lateral penetration: At the front, rear and sides, a 1 kg penetrator must not come into contact with the headform at a speed of 5.0 m/s.

OPTIONAL

ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 4 options: low temperature (LT), high temperature (HT), reverse wear position and high visibility.

ANSI ISEA (US American National Standards Institute) 105

Classification and specifications for the protection of the hand. Part 5.11. cut resistance Weight necessary for a straight blade to cut the sample in a single movement.

Weight (g)	≥ 200	≥ 500	≥ 1000	≥ 1500	≥ 2200	≥ 3000	≥ 4000	≥ 5000	≥ 6000
2011 version - levels	1	2	3	4	5	-	-	-	-
2016 version - levels	A1	A2	A3	A4	A5	A6	A7	A8	A9

ANSI Z359.15-2014

Safety Requirements for Single Anchor Lifelines and Fall Arresters for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems

ANSI Z359.13-2013

Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards

ANSI Z359.3-2019

Safety Requirements for Lanyards and Positioning Lanyards

ANSI Z359.11-2021

Safety Requirements for Full Body Harnesses