BS EN ISO 18490:2015

This standard BS EN ISO 18490:2015 Non-destructive Testing. Evaluation of vision acuity of NDT personnel is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.040.70 Ophthalmic equipment
• 19.100 Non-destructive testing
• 03.100.30 Management of human resources

This International Standard specifies the form of the optotype, the quality requirements for the chart, the test procedure, and the acceptance level for near vision acuity of NDT personnel. It also addresses the qualification requirements for personnel permitted to carry out the test.

This International Standard only addresses near vision acuity under defined conditions similar to those encountered during routine NDT inspection. It does not address an individual’s overall visual acuity and users are advised to consider the need for a general eye examination by specialist medical personnel to ensure general vision acuity is appropriate for job function.

This International Standard does not address colour vision requirements.