NF EN 174

Ce document fait partie d'une série de normes européennes établies par le CEN dans le cadre de l'application de la Directive Européenne sur les Équipements de Protection Individuelle (EPI). Il s'applique aux masques utilisés pour la protection oculaire pendant le ski alpin.

This document applies to all goggles with plano lenses, intended for eye protection against hazards including ultraviolet and visible solar radiation, rain, snow and wind, during downhill skiing, snowboarding and other similar activities. This document applies to downhill skiing and snowboarding goggles fitted with an insert to carry prescription lenses. It specifies requirements and testing for materials, performance, marking of goggles and information to be supplied by the manufacturer. Information on the selection and use of downhill skiing and snowboarding goggles is given in Annex A. This document does not apply to a) eye protectors for protection when operating or travelling on a motorized vehicle, b) eye protectors for protection against optical radiation from artificial sources, such as those used in solaria, c) eye protectors for direct observation of the sun, and d) eye protectors intended for sports with unrelated hazards and risks.