Sports and Safety Eyewear

Question 1

What is the name of the organization that develops standards covering sport-related eyewear?

Answer 1

ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

Question 2

Which of the following would be most beneficial to a customer who participates in racquet sports?
a.) Tinted Lenses
b.) Polarized Lenses
c.) AR treated lenses
d.) Polycarbonate lenses

Answer 2

d.) Polycarbonate lenses

Question 3

A “V” etched on a safety lens indicates that it is a ____ lens.

Answer 3

Photochromic

Question 4

The federal agency charged with regulating safety practices in the workplace and educational settings is what?

Answer 4

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 5

High impact standards test impact resistance with a steel ball traveling at what speed?

Answer 5

150 feet per second

Question 6

Football is in what category of Sports Eye Injury to Risk to the Unprotected Player?

Answer 6

Moderate Risk

Question 7

Basketball is in what category of Sports Eye Injury to Risk to the Unprotected Player?

Answer 7

High Risk

Question 8

Which of the following ASTM Eye Protectors is recommended for Tennis?
a.) ASTM F803
b.) ASTM F910
c.) ASTM F1587
d.) ASTM F5113

Answer 8

a.) ASTM F803

Question 9

The ANSI Z-87.1 High Impact test states that a frame shall be capable of resisting impact from a pointed projectile weighing 500g (17.6 oz) dropped from a height of how many inches?

Answer 9

50 inches

Question 10

A protector marked with a “D” indicates that it provides _____ protection.

Answer 10

Chemical Splash & Dust