Australian standard
AS/NZS 1337.1: eye and face protection
Standards Australia publishes AS/NZS 1337.1 as Part 1 of the personal eye protection series, covering eye and face protectors for occupational applications. Safety eyewear listings cite it when stating an impact rating.
What is AS/NZS 1337.1?
AS/NZS 1337.1 is the Australian and New Zealand standard for eye and face protectors used in occupational applications, published by Standards Australia. Safety glasses, goggles and face shields name it when the listing states an impact rating such as medium impact or extra high impact.
AS/NZS 1337.1 is the Australian and New Zealand standard for eye and face protectors used at work. It is the designation behind the impact rating on safety glasses, goggles and face shields.
Which products does it apply to?
0 guides on this hub cite AS/NZS 1337.1, across ppe and protective equipment, corporate workwear, workwear, eye protection, head protection, corporate accessories, work headwear.
| Marking on the listing | What it indicates | How it appears in these guides |
|---|---|---|
| Medium impact | Common on safety glasses here | The rating most often stated in this corpus |
| Extra high impact | Stated on some face shields and goggles | Named where the listing states it |
Guides that cite AS/NZS 1337.1
Frequently asked questions
What does medium impact mean on safety glasses?
Medium impact is the rating a listing states when eyewear has been certified at that impact level under AS/NZS 1337.1. Which level a task needs comes from your risk assessment, not from the product page, so check the rating printed on the protector against it.
Do prescription glasses count as eye protection?
Ordinary prescription spectacles are not certified eye protection. Where prescription correction is needed, options include certified prescription safety eyewear or an overspectacle worn over normal glasses. Check that the item you buy names AS/NZS 1337.1 on its listing.
Does a face shield replace safety glasses?
Several listings in this corpus describe a face shield as worn together with eyewear rather than instead of it, because a shield can leave gaps at the sides and underneath. Follow the manufacturer instructions and your site rules for the specific hazard.
How often should safety eyewear be replaced?
Replace eyewear when the lens is scratched enough to affect vision, when the frame or headgear is damaged or distorted, or when the manufacturer says to. Scratched lenses scatter light and lose impact performance, so they are a genuine hazard rather than a cosmetic problem.
What this page is not
This page explains how AS/NZS 1337.1 is used in product listings. It is not the standard, and it does not reproduce its text. Compliance decisions should reference the published standard and your own workplace risk assessment.
- Standards Australia, AS/NZS 1337.1
- The product listings on donerightsafety.com.au that name this designation