EN 172 Legacy Industrial Sun-Glare Filter Reference
EN 172 is the withdrawn legacy European reference for sun-glare filters used occupationally. EN ISO 16321-1 is the current general reference for new occupational eye/face protectors; ordinary sunglasses must not be confused with occupational safety eyewear.
FILTERFilterAlways verify the actual product label, manufacturer technical documentation and conformity markings.
EN 172 is the withdrawn legacy European reference for sun-glare filters used occupationally. EN ISO 16321-1 is the current general reference for new occupational eye/face protectors; ordinary sunglasses must not be confused with occupational safety eyewear.
Identification of existing EN 172 products in outdoor/glare work and verification of the current occupational standard when selecting new protection.
Check filter darkness, colour-recognition needs, mechanical protection and the current product standard together; a dark lens alone is not evidence of safety performance.
A class code is not a selection decision by itself. Interpret it together with task-specific risk assessment and manufacturer data.
EN 172 is withdrawn.
Occupational safety eyewear is not defined by lens darkness alone; mechanical and optical performance also matter.
FILTERFilterGlare reduction and colour recognition are matched to task needs.
Location varies by manufacturer and design. These are the first places to check; final verification must use the actual product and manufacturer documentation.
The marking should be legible, durable and match the product.
EN 172Withdrawn industrial sun-glare reference
EN ISO 16321-1Current general reference for new occupational protection
Glare reduction does not replace mechanical or other hazard protection.
Occupational product standard and required impact/optical performance must be verified.
Select protection conforming to the current occupational standard.
Use for quick pre-checks. It does not replace certification, competent inspection or task-specific risk assessment.
Is lens darkness suitable for the visual task?
Treating ordinary sunglasses as PPE for outdoor work.
Select protection conforming to the current occupational standard.
Is lens darkness suitable for the visual task?
Is the product certified as occupational eye protection?