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Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 13:33:03 EST
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From: Jim Kaufman <Labsafe**At_Symbol_Here**AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: ANSI Z87.1 Standard Confusion
I received a clarification (for the message below) . The author wrote (in
part) ...
<< Teachers do not know the (ANSI Z87.1) standard refers to impact only.
What is difficult to understand about this? >>
What is difficult to understand is why some might believe that this is true.
It is simply not true. The ANSI Z87.1 standard is NOT "simply an impact
standard" and it does NOT "refer(s) to impact only."
Hopefully, no one else on the DCHAS discussion list is laboring under the
same misconception.
The ANSI Z87.1 is a general eye and face protection standard that deals with
five different types of hazards: Impact, dust, chemical, heat, and optical
radiation. It provides specifications for several different types of
protective devices and indicates which type of device is appropriate which type of
hazard.
Furthermore, I believe that it is not primarily ANSI's fault (as the author
suggested to me) that school science teachers do not understand which type of
eye protector to use. In my opinion, the fault here lies primarily with
employers not doing what they are supposed to do under the OSHA 29CRF1910.132
and .133 standards: identify the hazards in the workplace, decide what
protective equipment should be used, train employees, ensure that the devices are
available and used, and more.
Others contributing to science teacher confusion include (but are not
limited to) well-intentioned folks who teach them this and other kinds of
misinformation; professional organizations that publish improper, misleading, and
confusing photos; and manufacturers/vendors who provide incomplete, incorrect,
and misleading product/safety information.
Happy Holidays, ... Jim
In a message dated 12/21/2005 12:02:18 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU writes:
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:47:04 EST
From: Jim Kaufman
Subject: Re: ANSI standard
In a message dated 12/20/2005 12:02:23 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU writes:
"They simply tell me that the science catalog indicated the safety glasses
met the ANSI Z87.1 standard-not knowing it is an impact standard only."
I'm not sure I understood what you meant here. ... Jim
James A. Kaufman, Ph.D.
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