PURPOSE
Additional requirements for eye/face protectors for welding and related techniques.
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EN ISO 16321-2Eye and face protection for welding
Additional requirements for eye/face protectors for welding and related techniques.
Illustrative image; verify real product conformity from markings and certificates.
TYPICAL USE
Welding radiation, hot particles and welding operations.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Verify suitable filter protection, field of view and suitability for welding.
TECHNICAL CLASSES AND SELECTION
Technical distinctions within this standard
Do not select PPE by code alone. Verify the following distinctions using actual product markings and manufacturer documentation.
Welding filter
A filter appropriate to process and radiation is required.
Protector body
Verify welding protector and side/face coverage.
Code and marking decoder
EN ISO 16321-2Relevant product standard; confirm applicable edition.
Class / TypeRead product-specific declared performance.
ManufacturerModel, serial, maintenance and traceability.
Where are product markings found?
On welding shield and filter elements; in manufacturer instructions.
Verify suitable filter protection, field of view and suitability for welding.
COMPARE STANDARDS
Not interchangeable
Ordinary safety eyewear is not a substitute for the required welding filter.
WRONG SELECTION
Field mistake
Viewing a welding arc through ordinary clear safety eyewear.
BETTER APPROACH
Risk-based choice
Choose appropriate filter properties for the process and use suitable shields and secondary protection.
Typical applications
01 · Arc welding
02 · Cutting processes
03 · Post-weld inspection
1Verify product and standard marking.
2Check protection performance for task hazards.
3Assess whether eyewear and face shield must be combined.
4Inspect scratches or coatings that impair vision.
5Inspect frame, lens and lateral coverage.
6Check damage, service life, inspection and manufacturer instructions.