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#1 Posted : 18 June 2009 13:24:00(UTC)
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Posted By mark linton I wonder if anyone can help. I work on a site where the wearing of safety glasses is mandatory. In certain areas of the Plant there is a risk of safety glasses fogging up due to the hot, steamy environments the Operators work in. We have tried anti-fog glasses, differing types of glasses, anti-fog wipes etc and nothing has worked so far. Has anyone got any suggestions as to how this problem can be tackled? Thanks in advance Mark
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#2 Posted : 18 June 2009 13:39:00(UTC)
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Posted By Raymond Rapp Mark It is not uncommon problem. I always state that if PPE provides more danger than protection then it should be removed. Obviously this only applies to certain equipment such as eye protection. However, this does not give people cart blanche to discard their PPE when it suits. A tricky problem and not sure that there is a definitive answer.
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#3 Posted : 18 June 2009 13:39:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter How about increasing the ventilation to reduce the relative humidity? Paul
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#4 Posted : 18 June 2009 14:18:00(UTC)
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Posted By Sally We had this problem a few years ago in the Paper Industry where an integral part of the process was a hot, steamy atmosphere. We ended up using an anti fog spray that was aimed at motorcyclists for their helmets.
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#5 Posted : 18 June 2009 15:21:00(UTC)
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Posted By John J Mark, Motorcycle visor cleaner/antifog works but check with the manufacturer that it is compatible. Using the wrong cleaner can lift the antifog coating on many goggles/LEP, particularly if it has alcohol in it. Using tissues rather than the recommended cleaning cloths also causes a problem as they are made from wood pulp and scratch the antifog coating, reducing its effectiveness. John
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#6 Posted : 18 June 2009 16:16:00(UTC)
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Posted By garyh Talk to your supplier. In my experience ARCO (whom I have no connection with) are good at suggesting PPE solutions. Hey it might not be cheap, but it may improve the situation.
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#7 Posted : 18 June 2009 16:26:00(UTC)
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Posted By Adam Worth I agree with the above comment. Both Sperian and Bolle reps were really helpful with trials and suggestions and I even ended up with free sunnies :)
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#8 Posted : 18 June 2009 16:44:00(UTC)
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Posted By mark linton Thanks everyone for their responses. Sally Please could you email me details of the anti fog spray you use?
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#9 Posted : 18 June 2009 16:54:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter Mark The one from Bob Heath Visors always worked well for me: http://www.bobheathvisors.co.uk/ Paul
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