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VISION PROTECTION
Tips for Combating Fog on Safety Lenses to Improve Safety, Productivity
When safety eyewear fogs, workers have little choice but to remove it and wipe it clear, which can lead to repeated interruptions throughout the shift. BY WANDA SANCHEZ-MILLER
Fogging is the No. 1 problem faced by safety eyewear users. It occurs across industries— construction, manufacturing, chemical, utili- ties, oil and gas, and more—and across ap-
plications. In fact, if you’ve ever worn safety eyewear, you probably know that fogging on untreated lenses is nearly impossible to avoid.
But maintaining a fog-free view is vital to the well-being of workers and employers alike. When tasks are conducted with fog-obscured vision, work- ers risk eye injury and bodily harm. Catastrophic events often occur in the blink of an eye: a slip or fall; getting struck by equipment or caught in machinery; making contact with harmful chemicals or electrical
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