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Posted By Incolumitas
Hi folks
Looking for a recommendation for a dust mask. Our joiner is carrying out work with MDF, amongst others, where it is not reasonably practicable to install full LEV (short duration, occasional, and in-situ work). He finds the masks he has tried unsuitable for use with his spectacles - either he cannot sit the bridge on his nose properly, or his exhaled breath leaks at the top and steams up the specs.
Anyone had, and overcome this problem. we thought of full face, but then the arms of the specs cause a seal problem?
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Posted By Bob Youel
There are positive pressure air supply masks on the market - look towards a good supplier
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Posted By Chris Packham
As a spectacle wearer I had this problem. I assume he is wearing a simple nuisance dust mask. The answer for me was one with fitted with a valve. This lets the exhaled air out quickly and did not result in my spectacles clearing up.
However, I would have some concerns about this type of mask in the scenario you describe. Firstly, all close fitting masks require to be fit tested. If the mask is allowing the spectacles to steam up, could this be as a result of inadequate fit? What about some form of hood with battery operated fan?
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Posted By Incolumitas
Thanks all so far. Unfortunately the organisation is cash strapped, so wants the masks to be as cheap as poss (whilst doing the job, of course)
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Posted By TBC
Just over £1 each!
How much is a claim for compensation?
You must find it very difficult to operate if funds are this tight.
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Posted By Incolumitas
Sorry TBC, should have said was referring to air fed and hood types. Yours look a possibility, thanks.
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Posted By TBC
I know it may sound a bit overboard, but some training in the form of a toolbox talk would help. It should show the employees how to use the mask effectively i.e. pinching in the nosepiece on top for a better seal. You would be surprised how many don't do it or even think about it.
Oh! and don't forget to record the training session with employees signing off on it.
Hope it helps.
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