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Audit Your Company’s Safety Equipment: Break Down Your ANSI Standards for Easy Compliance

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Conducting an internal audit of your company’s safety equipment is crucial for compliance and safety. This task involves sorting through files, old equipment, and records to ensure everything meets the necessary standards. For eye protection, adherence to ANSI/ISEA Z87 standards is essential.

Understand ANSI/ISEA Standard Codes

To ensure compliance, your equipment logs should detail the ANSI/ISEA standard codes for each item. The ANSI Z87 code, found on safety eyewear, confirms that the equipment meets the required safety standards. Maintaining up-to-date records helps in managing future updates and verifying that all equipment is compliant with current regulations.

Decoding ANSI Codes

For eyewear, the ANSI code starts with “Z87” and may include additional markings. These codes are often accompanied by the manufacturer’s logo and impact resistance symbols. Here’s what to look for:

Frames

[Manufacturer’s logo] [Z87 standard] [Impact marking ‘+’]

Lenses

[Manufacturer’s logo] [Impact marking ‘+’] [Special lens type marks]

For example, eyewear marked as ‘XYZ Z87+’ indicates compliance with ANSI standards and impact resistance.

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Lens Markings and Functions

Lenses may feature additional markings that indicate their specific functions:

No mark: Clear lenses

W[#]: Welding protection, with the number indicating the level of protection

U[#]: UV filtration, with 6 being the highest protection level

L[#]: Visible light filtration

R[#]: IR (infrared) filtration

V: Variable tint

S: Special purpose

+: The ‘+’ symbol denotes impact resistance.

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Streamline Your Audit Process

To simplify audits, create a detailed checklist in your inventory system. Include the full ANSI code and its associated features for each piece of equipment. This approach helps ensure ongoing compliance and assists in managing equipment needs as your company grows or updates its technology.

Additional Standards for Laser Safety

In addition to ANSI Z87 for protective eyewear, lasers are governed by ANSI Z136.1 (U.S.) and EN207, EN208, or EC60825 (Europe). Laser safety standards classify lasers into categories that dictate required eye protection levels:

Class 1, 1M, 2

Protective eyewear is not usually required unless magnifying optics are used.

Class 2M, 3R, 3B

Eyewear is recommended for protection.

Class 4

Eye protection is mandatory due to high risk.

Maintaining detailed records of ANSI codes and their meanings ensures your equipment remains compliant and helps with future procurement and updates.

Conclusion

Ensuring your company’s safety equipment meets ANSI standards is vital for compliance and protection. By understanding ANSI codes, lens markings, and laser safety classifications, you can maintain a secure work environment and manage your equipment effectively. Phillips Safety Products is your trusted partner in navigating these standards. Explore our extensive range of ANSI-compliant safety eyewear and technical resources to keep your workplace safe and up-to-date. For more information, visit Phillips Safety website and ensure your equipment meets the highest safety standards.

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Our experts will be able to tell you what you need for your application.

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