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AS-WORN POSITION [1 record]

Record 1 2023-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Optical Glass
  • Protective Clothing
  • The Eye
DEF

The position and orientation of the eye-protector relative to the eyes and face during use.

OBS

For testing purposes, it is assumed that the eye-protector adopts the "as-worn" position when placed on the appropriate test headform and adjusted for use. In the absence of any specific instructions, the default interpupillary distance is taken to be 64 mm for adults and 54 mm for small heads.

OBS

"as-worn" position: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Verres d'optique
  • Vêtements de protection
  • Oeil
DEF

Position et orientation du protecteur de l'œil par rapport aux yeux et au visage pendant l'utilisation.

OBS

Pour les besoins des essais, il est supposé que le protecteur de l'œil adopte la position au porté lorsqu'il est installé sur la fausse tête appropriée et réglé pour l'utilisation. En l'absence d'instructions spécifiques, la distance interpupillaire par défaut est de 64 mm pour les adultes et de 54 mm pour les petites têtes.

OBS

position au porté : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

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