Austin, Texas-based Flying Eyes Eyeglasses has achieved certification for two of its eyeglass models, designed specifically to fit under a headset or helmet. The certification was achieved under ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015, the same certification required for safety goggles, spectacles, face shields and welding helmets.
Flying-specific Eyeglasses Achieve Certification as Safety Glasses
Key Takeaways:
- Flying Eyes Eyeglasses has achieved ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015 safety certification for its Golden Eagle and Hawk models, specifically designed to fit under headsets and helmets.
- This certification, established by ISEA and ANSI, is a safety standard typically required for protective eyewear by OSHA, testing aspects like optical quality, UV protection, and refractive power.
- The company's pursuit of certification was motivated by a pilot's experience where Flying Eyes glasses reportedly saved his life during an in-flight windshield failure.
- While the Golden Eagle and Hawk models passed all Z87.1-2015 requirements, including side coverage, all Flying Eyes glasses provide high-quality polycarbonate lenses for frontal protection.
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