Welding Eye and Face Protection Equipment Standard
EN 175:1997 covers material, design and performance requirements for eye and face protective equipment used during welding, cutting and related processes. BSI still lists it as current/under review; filter selection and current welding-protector requirements must also be verified.
EN 175StandardIDIdentityAlways verify the actual product label, manufacturer technical documentation and conformity markings.
EN 175:1997 covers material, design and performance requirements for eye and face protective equipment used during welding, cutting and related processes. BSI still lists it as current/under review; filter selection and current welding-protector requirements must also be verified.
Selection and field checking of welding helmets, hand shields and related eye/face protectors for welding, cutting and hot-metal work.
Check EN 175 marking, manufacturer/model information and suitability of the installed filter for the welding process; protector-body marking alone does not prove correct filter selection.
A class code is not a selection decision by itself. Interpret it together with task-specific risk assessment and manufacturer data.
Welding helmet or hand shield is protective equipment carrying a suitable welding filter.
Protector-body compliance alone does not determine the correct filter shade.
EN 175StandardWelding eye/face protective-equipment reference.IDIdentityManufacturer/model and traceability.
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.
The marking should be legible, durable and match the product.
EN 175:1997Welding eye/face protector equipment
EN ISO 16321-2Current specialist reference for new welding protectors
Protector and filter selection must be verified together.
Filter level must suit welding process and parameters.
Verify protector, current filter standard and manufacturer shade table together.
Use for quick pre-checks. It does not replace certification, competent inspection or task-specific risk assessment.
Any crack or heat deformation in protector body?
Using any filter in a protector merely because it is marked EN 175.
Verify protector, current filter standard and manufacturer shade table together.
Any crack or heat deformation in protector body?
Are filter and cover lens intact and correctly fitted?
Is filter level suitable for the actual process?