This document specifies the minimum performance requirements and methods of test for personal
protective equipment (PPE) face and eye protection, for wildland firefighting.
This document covers the general design of the PPE, the minimum levels of performance for the
materials employed and the methods of test used. This PPE is not intended to provide protection during
fire entrapment.
This document does not cover PPE for structural firefighting (see ISO 11999 series), for use against
chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards, or for use where a reflective outer surface is
required (see ISO 15538).
Activities in support of wildland firefighting, such as the cutting of trees and the use of a chainsaw can
require additional protection to that provided in this document. Users are directed to those relevant
standards for the requirements associated with such protection.Cross References:EN 167:2001EN 172ISO/TR 19591ISO 18526-3ISO 18526-2EN 170ISO 17493ISO 1061ISO 14529ISO/TS 11999-2:2015EN 168:2001ISO 15538:2001All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.