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Side-by-side comparison of ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2003 and ANSI/ISEA Z87.
1-2010
Introduction
The ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 standard is developed by the Z87 Committee on Eye and Face Protection, which is an accredited committee
operating under the procedures established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). As Secretariat of the committee,
ISEA is responsible for the administrative functions of the committee. The committees membership, consisting of a crossrepresentation of various stakeholder interests (producers, users, government agencies, technical and professional organizations,
testing laboratories) serves as the final approval body for the standard. The public is invited to review the standard at the same time
as it is being considered for approval by the Z87 committee.
There are challenges in providing a true side-by-side comparison of the two editions given that the 2010 edition represents a
dramatic change in the way the document is organized. The 2003 version and its predecessors were organized based on protector
type (spectacles, goggle, faceshields and welding helmets). Each protector type had its own chapter in the standard, leading to
significant repetition of content despite the fact that performance tests, optical properties and markings were the same regardless of
the protector type.
During the development of the 2010 edition, the Z87 Committee reorganized the document such that it focuses on demonstrating
protection against a given hazard, placing more emphasis on selecting a protector based on its protective properties and less on its
configuration type. This hazard-based approach mirrors accepted international eye and face protection standards and is seen as
more useful to the employer in choosing the appropriate eyewear for the worker.
As part of this emphasis of selection based on hazards, the 2010 edition includes performance testing and product markings for
workplace hazards including impact, droplet and splash, optical radiation, dust, fine dust and mist. General requirements for all
protector types are applied to assess optical qualities, minimum robustness (drop ball impact), ignition, corrosion resistance, and
minimum coverage. It is noted that there are some performance assessments that are unique (either in test execution or pass-fail
criteria or both) to a specific protector configuration, such as welding devices or prescription safety eyewear. The 2010 standard
defines the number of samples to be tested when assessing the protectors ability to meet applicable performance criteria.
Despite the change in appearance and addition of testing based on hazards, it is believed that the products complying with
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010 are at least as protective as those meeting the editions cited in OSHA regulations. A comparison of the
product performance aspects is noted below:
Prepared under the direction of the Eye and Face Protection Group of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), secretariat to ANSI/ISEA Z87.1
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2003/2010 Comparison page 2
General Optical and Physical (for all protector types or individual configurations, as noted)
OPTICAL REQUIREMENTS
Criteria
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2003
Notes/Rationale
Optical Quality
Criteria for individual

protectors. See:
Section 7.4.3.1
Section 7.5.3
Section 8.4.1
Section 9.4.1
Section 10.5.1
Section 5.1.1 (criteria)

Section 9.1 (test method)
No change.
Luminous Transmission
(clear lenses)

protectors. See:
Section 7.4.3.6
Section 7.5.4
Section 8.4.6
Section 8.5.2
Section 9.4.5
Section 10.4.5
Section 10.5.2
Table 1

No change.
Haze

protectors. See:
Section 7.4.3.5
Section 8.4.5
Section 9.4.4

No change.
2003 version included criteria

and method in same section.
2010 version separates them
out for consistency in
standards organization.
Criteria
Notes/Rationale
Refractive Power,
Astigmatism Plano

protectors. See:
Section 7.4.3.3
Section 8.4.3
Section 10.4.2

Table 1
No change.

protectors. See:
Section 7.4.3.4
Section 8.4.4
Section 9.4.3
Section 10.4.3

Table 1
No change.

protectors. See:
Section 7.4.3.2
Section 8.4.2
Section 9.4.2
Section 10.4.1

Table 2
No change.
Section 7.5.3
Section 5.1.5
No change.
Resolving Power Plano
Prism and Prism Imbalance Plano
Refractive Power,
Astigmatism, Prism and Prism
Imbalance, Prescription
All tolerances have been

consolidated into a single
table.
All tolerances have been

table.
Reference test method

updated to reflect more
current version.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Criteria
Notes/Rationale
Minimum Lens Thickness

protectors:
Section 7.3.2
Section 7.5.2.2
Section 8.2.2.2
Section 9.2.2.2
Section 5.3, Table 3 (criteria)
No change.
Drop-Ball Impact Resistance

protectors. See:
Section 7.3.1
Section 7.4.1
Section 7.5.1
Section 8.2.2.1
Section 9.2.2.1
Section 10.2.2.1

Applies part of the basic

impact lens test from 2003
version to a full assembly as
an indicator of minimum
overall robustness and is
universally applied rather than
being protector dependent.
1 in. ball
2.4 oz.
50 in. drop
Flammability

protectors. See:
Section 7.6
Section 8.6
Section 9.6
Section 10.6
Replaced with ignition test.

(see below)
Not representative of realistic

use as it measured resistance
to material igniting from
contact with hot metal rather
than the unlikely event that
the device will be in flames.
Ignition test (as noted below)
replicate more realistic
assessment for protectors.
Criteria
Notes/Rationale
Ignition
None.

Section 9.7 (test)
New.
Corrosion Resistance

protectors. See:
Section 7.7
Section 8.7
Section 9.7
Section 10.7

No change.
Cleanability

protectors. See:
Section 7.8
Section 8.8
Section 9.8
Section 10.8
Deleted.
Assessment seen as too

subjective to be useful.
Manufacturers instructions
tend to include cleaning
instructions that will not
compromise the device.
Minimum Coverage
None.
Assures that little-to-none of

the soft tissue within the
wearers orbital socket is
exposed to flying particles.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (configuration specific)

Criteria
Notes/Rationale
Ventilation, goggles
Section 8.9
Section 8.9.1
Section 8.9.2
Section 5.5.1
Section 5.5.1.1
Section 5.5.1.2
Language specifies
orientation of protector
(maximum open position)
when tested to other methods
Screen windows and screen

lenses
Transmittance (non lens
area), welding protectors
Section 9.5
Section 5.5.2
No change.

protectors. See:
Section 8.10
Section 10.9.1
Section 5.5.3.1 (criteria)

Language clarifies area of

evaluation (that which
exposes itself forward).
Light Tightness, welding

protectors


No change.
Section 5.5.4
New. Language reflects

movement toward completedevice testing as required by
the 2010 edition.
Section 5.5.5
No change.
Frames for replaceable or

removable lenses
Respiratory protection,

protectors. See:
Section 11.2
Section 11.3
Section 11.4
Section 11.5
Criteria
Notes/Rationale
Replaceable Lenses, goggles

and welding
helmets/handshields

protectors. See:
Section 8.11
Section 10.10

protectors. See:
Section 5.6.1
Section 5.6.2
No change.
Section 5.7
New.
Aftermarket Components
Requires that non-original

equipment manufacturers of
devices that are represented
as an accessory to
protectors perform testing to
assure that such accessory
does not compromise the
integrity of the Z87 protector.
Also assures that replacement
lenses, claimed as compatible
with various frames, meet the
standard in all combinations.
These put structure and
requirements on the growing
number of universal
accessory and replacement
parts being offered.
Assessments for Hazard-Based Protectors

IMPACT RATED (referred to as high-impact in 2003 standard)
Criteria
Notes/Rationale
Frames and Shells
Section 7.2
Section 6.1.2
2010 version requires that

plano spectacles are to be
tested as complete devices
and allows prescription
spectacles to be tested with a
representative test lens
Testing extended to frames
and shells encompass testing
of welding helmets.
Lateral (side coverage)
None.

Section 9.10.1 (test method)
2010 standard now requires

lateral coverage for impact
rated protectors. Inclusion is
consistent with other
international product
standards.
Assessment criteria and test
method written to
accommodate spectacles
designed to be tested on the
smaller headform.
Criteria
Notes/Rationale
High Mass

protectors. See:
Section 7.2.1
Section 7.4.2.1.1
Section 8.2.1.1
Section 8.3.1.1
Section 9.2.1.1
Section 9.3.1.1
Section 10.2.1.1
Section 10.3.1.1

No change in pass/fail criteria.

protectors. See:
Section 7.2.2
Section 7.4.2.1.2
Section 7.5.2.1
Section 8.2.1.2
Section 8.3.1.2
Section 9.2.1.2
Section 9.3.1.2
Section 10.2.1.2
Section 10.3.1.2

Table 5
High Velocity
Test method language

clarifies designated test height
(50 in.) and changed the
spherical radius of the missile
from 1mm (2003) to
3.175mm (2010) revision to
provide a more blunt impact.
Includes language to
accommodate prescription
lens carriers.
Velocities have been
table.
Assessment criteria and test
method written to
accommodate spectacles
designed to be tested on the
smaller headform.
Testing includes fewer impact
sites, in 30 increments and
defines the area of where the
impact must occur at each
test point.
Includes language to
accommodate prescription
lens carriers.
Criteria
Notes/Rationale
Penetration

protectors. See:
Section 7.3.3
Section 7.4.2.1.3
Section 8.2.2.3
Section 8.3.1.3
Section 9.2.2.3
Section 9.3.1.3
Section 10.2.2.2
Section 10.3.1.3


Assessed only for impactrated protectors.
Test method section has been
updated to specify that new
needle must be used for each
drop and specifies the
diameter from the center of
the eye drop zone.
OPTICAL RADIATION
Criteria
Notes/Rationale
Autodarkening Welding Filter

(ADF) Lenses
Section 10.12,1 and 10.12.2

and 10.12.3 (criteria)
Table 1

Table 6
Requires testing in lightest

and darkest designated
states, not each designated
state.
Table number references are
changed, but spectral
requirements for shades are
unchanged.
Switching Index (ADF)

Table 3

Table 11
Occlusion


Optical Radiation Filters

---Special Purpose
Lenses/Filters
Specific descriptions:
Section 6.1.1.6
Section 6.1.2.3
Section 6.1.3.2
Section 6.1.4.1
Section 10.11 (marking)
Table 2
Section 3 (definition)
Table 10 (special purpose
lenses transmittance)
Clarifies that switching is

measured from the light to
dark state.
Table number references are
changed, but switching
speeds are unchanged.
No change.
No change. S marking still

applies.
Criteria
Notes/Rationale
Optical Radiation
---Variable Tint Lenses
Section 6.2.4.5
No change. V marking still

applies.
Optical Radiation Filters

---Clear and Filter

protectors with filter lenses:
Section 7.4.3.6
Section 7.5.4
Section 8.4.6
Section 8.5.2
Section 9.4.5
Section 10.4.5
Section 10.5.2
Table 1
Sections 7.1.1 and 7.1.2

(criteria) except visible light
filters
Section 7.1.4 (criteria for light
filters)
Spectral transmittance
categories/requirements
expanded to allow matching
and selection of filters for
radiation hazards in greater
specificity than previous
edition. Such is noted by the
prefix markings for individual
filters as noted below:

except visible light filters
Table 6 (welding filter

transmittance)
No change to spectral
requirements. Added W
prefix to shade markings to
assist user in identifying
specific filter that might be
appropriate for hazard.
Criteria
Notes/Rationale
Table 7 (ultraviolet filter

transmittance)
Added ultraviolet filtration

Scale numbers 2 through 6
and added U prefix to
indicate scale. This is to
assist user in identifying
specific filter that might be
Table 8 (infrared filter

transmittance)
Added infrared filtration Scale

numbers 1.3 through 10 and
added R prefix to indicate
scale. This is to assist user in
identifying specific filter that
might be appropriate for
hazard.

Table 9 (visible light filter
transmittance)
Incorporates reference to
ANSI Z80.3-2008 standard to
include requirements for color
recognition that go with these
filters.
Added visible light filtration
Scale numbers 1.3 through 10
and added L prefix to
indicate scale. This is to assist
user in identifying specific
filter that might be appropriate
for hazard.
Criteria
Transmittance categories for

face shield windows

Variations in Luminous
Transmittance
Note (3) to Table 1
Notes/Rationale
Designation of light, medium
and dark faceshield no longer
called out. The ranges for
these previous designations
are covered, in part, by Table
9 for visible light filters. Such
table was included in concert
with the addition of tables for
UV and IR lenses.
No change.
Transmittance of Housings
Goggles

New. Related to expanded

optical radiation categories.
Transmittance of Housings
Faceshields

New. Related to expanded

optical radiation categories.
DROPLET, SPLASH, DUST HAZARDS

Criteria
Notes/Rationale
Droplet and Splash
Not included.
Section 8.1 (criteria)

Incorporation of test in
consistent with other accepted
international eye and face
protection standards.
Dust
Fine Dust
Not included.
Not included.


Compliant products bear

marking D3 to assist users
in identifying specific
protectors that might be

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Side-by-side comparison of ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2003 and ANSI/ISEA Z87.

ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2003/2010 Comparison page 2

Criteria for individual

Section 5.1.1 (criteria)

Criteria for individual

Section 5.1.2 (criteria)

Criteria for individual

Section 5.1.3 (criteria)

2003 version included criteria

ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2003/2010 Comparison page 3

Criteria for individual

Section 5.1.4 (criteria)

Criteria for individual

Section 5.1.4 (criteria)

Criteria for individual

Section 5.1.4 (criteria)

Resolving Power Plano

Prism and Prism Imbalance Plano

All tolerances have been

All tolerances have been

Reference test method

ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2003/2010 Comparison page 4

Minimum Lens Thickness

Criteria for individual

Section 5.3, Table 3 (criteria)

Drop-Ball Impact Resistance

Criteria for individual

Section 5.2.1 (criteria)

Applies part of the basic

Section 14.4 (test method)

Criteria for individual

Replaced with ignition test.

Not representative of realistic

ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2003/2010 Comparison page 5

Section 5.2.3 (criteria)

Criteria for individual

Section 5.2.4 (criteria)

Criteria for individual

Assessment seen as too

Section 5.2.5 (criteria)

Assures that little-to-none of

ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2003/2010 Comparison page 6

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (configuration specific)

Screen windows and screen

Criteria for individual

Section 5.5.3.1 (criteria)

Language clarifies area of

Light Tightness, welding

Section 10.9.2 (criteria)

Section 5.5.3.2 (criteria)

New. Language reflects

Frames for replaceable or

Criteria for individual

ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2003/2010 Comparison page 7

Replaceable Lenses, goggles

Criteria for individual

Criteria for individual

Requires that non-original

ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2003/2010 Comparison page 8

Assessments for Hazard-Based Protectors

Frames and Shells

2010 version requires that

Lateral (side coverage)