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I've rethought my previous answer to this. And despite the fact that the Z87.1 committee probably doesn't want to do this, I think we should get together a few of us to ask them to do it anyway. It really is a good idea to provide labeling that makes selection easier. We should get behind it. Monona Rossol In a message dated 11/10/04 8:51:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, Labsafe**At_Symbol_Here**AOL.COM writes: > Depending on how strongly you feel about this, you might want to share your > thoughts (and mine) with the Z-87.1 committee at ASSE in Skokie, IL. ... > Jim > > PS. No one is suggesting that there is no labeling. The solution is simple. > The Z-87.1 committee should ask the manufacturer to put a letter (from the > selection chart) after the numbers to indicate which type of device it is. > An > elegant solution (if I do say so myself)! > > > In a message dated 11/9/2004 9:54:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, ACTSNYC**At_Symbol_Here**cs.com > writes: > > > The real problem is not that there is no labeling on the eye wear parts, > > its that the labeling is not specific enough. What people need is a simple > > statement that a particular item is good for high impact work, chemical > splash, > > IR, UV, etc. Face sheilds, in particular, should have right on them that > > they are not eye rated for impact eye protection since this is a common > mistake > > that people make. > > > > For a very short while, there were a couple of companies that were doing > > this. The qualifications of the wear would be on the side sheilds of > impact > > wear for example. But that didn't last and now all I see is the cryptic > Z87.1. > > > > > > It's time to make it simple for both the user and the inspector, like me, > > who has to track down the information before I know if they are using the > right > > stuff or not. > > > > Monona Rossol, M.S., M.F.A., > > industrial hygienist > > Arts, Crafts &Theater Safety, Inc. > > and > > Safety Officer, > > United Scenic Artist's, Local 829 > > International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes (IATSE) > > 181 Thompson St., #23 > > New York NY 10012-2586 212/777-0062 > > > > artscraftstheatersafety.org > > > >
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