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Hi All,
Age old problem at site, need to wear safety glasses due to splash hazard from processes however steam issue from production (hot water in open tanks) and washing surfaces with hot water hoses. Steam makes mists up glasses and face shields regularly. Tried some alterantives from PPE supplier but they steam up just as standard safety glasses do. Has any one had this issue previously? Is there anything that can be added to glasses to reduce this problem or any product somebody has used successfully? Cheers!
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Safetyman
Not quite the same I know, but used to have a similar issue with SCUBA masks steaming up. Simple answer is to spit on them and wash before you put them on! (Clearly not an option in a commercial situation). If you do a quick Internet search on anty fogging sprays for scuba masks you may get a few ideas.
Brian
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We used to have the same problem in the millitary with gas masks and were issued a gel that stopped misting.
This is now available to the general public as a solid stick of gel which is pink in colour and once rubbed on to any glass surface will certainly reduce, if not stop condensation and lasts for approximately 1 month..
Product name sent by PM to avoid comercialism, not that I have anything to do with the product, I just find it reaslly useful in my car, bathroom, glasses, shower, blah blah blah
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Not wishing to instruct grandmothers to do something with eggs, but as you have hot water in tanks and hot water hoses, is there any possibility that the hot water might become contaminated? If so, have you checked whether the contamination might also contain chemicals that could become vapourised. Facial exposure to airborne chemicals is a common cause of occupational contact dermatitis and wet work, i.e. exposure of the skin to water, is one of the commonest causes of occupational contact dermatitis. So you might just need to look beyond the steam issue.
Chris
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A couple of years ago I was provided with a demonstration of eye protection glasses which don't steam up. Seemed effective but could not be sure how they would react outside of an office environment. It is certainly a contentious issue now that eye protection has become mandatory PPE in many industries.
We did have a situation whereby the client agreed that contractors applying a black top road surface would be allowed to not wear eye protection because of the heat steaming up their glasses. However, these contractors were directly engaged by the client and therefore as the PC we did not challenge it - funny how client's can do as they please.
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Guitarman 1 - could you send me details of the anti-mist stick aswell please? have similar issues...
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Safetyman - you will usually find that the glasses mist up quickly when coming from one room to another - change in temperature and humidity. The key is to get the specs up to same temperature and humidity of the worek area - thats why the glasses vlear after a couple of minutes. The issue is worse when metal rimmes specs are used.
As has already been mentioned the condition is worse if the glasses are dirty.
Options - have a spare set ready "conditioned" and ready to wear - or stand and wait for a couple of minutes before proceeding.
David
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