CAN/CSA Z262.2-M90 (R2002) Face Protectors and Visors for Ice Hockey Players

standard by Canadian Standards Association / National Standard of Canada, 04/01/1990

Full Description

1.1This Standard applies to face protectors and visors intended for use inice hockey. The objective of this Standard is to reduce the risk ofinjuries to the face and eyes through the use of a face protector, or tothe eyes through the use of a visor, to participants in ice hockey, whenthe face protector or visor is used as intended for ice hockey and inaccordance with the manufacturer's instructions, without compromisingthe form and appeal of the game.

1.2Ice hockey is a sport with intrinsic hazards. Participation in icehockey implies the acceptance of some risk of injury. Use of a faceprotector or visor certified under this Standard will not prevent allinjuries. When used as intended and in accordance with themanufacturer's instructions, the use of a face protector or visorcertified under this Standard may reduce the frequency and severity ofinjuries to the face and eyes.

1.3Four types of protectors as defined in Clause 2.1 are considered underthis Standard:

Type 1. A face protector intended for use by persons older than 10 yearsof age, other than goaltenders;

Type 2. A face protector intended for use by persons 10 years of age oryounger, other than goaltenders;

Type 3. A face protector intended for use by goaltenders.

Type 4. (Visor) A visor is intended for use by persons in the junior agecategory and older, other than goaltenders.

1.4This Standard establishes certain mandatory, minimum requirements forice hockey face protectors and visors in the following areas:(a) materials used in fabrication; (b) assembly, design, and finish; (c)mass and areas of coverage; (d) optical requirements;(e) stability:(f) impact resistance;(g) penetration resistance; (h) strength and durability; and (i) labels,tags, and markings.

Product Details

Published: 04/01/1990 Number of Pages: 47 File Size: 1 file , 1.7 MB