As of midnight this Sunday 2/8/20 all of Victoria have to have a mask on when out of their place of residents.
I am practicing and trying different thinks to stop the glasses fogging up.
Keep Safe out there everyone.
Whenarewethere said
01:30 PM Jul 30, 2020
I wear glasses & safety glasses when a mask is used for risky work. In general if your glasses are fogging up it is colder weather & or not sealing properly at the top edge of the mask.
The other option is to use a mask with a valve, but these are not ideal for exhaust air for other people, but they do stop glasses fogging up.
This 3M mask is only a P1 with activated carbon for paint, fumes & chemicals. Anything is better than nothing for Coronavirus.
So if I'm a farmer feeding the cows or driving a tractor do I have to wear a mask? Interstate truck driver while driving? Fisherman out to sea? Or even just in my car. Another bright idea with no thought to the practicalities.
Possum3 said
02:49 PM Jul 30, 2020
If you have a P2 Mask it will stop COVID Virus.
There are many different forms of protective masks, offering different levels of protection due to their filtering capability. A P2 mask, also known as a P2/N95 mask or P2/N95 respirator, is a face mask that is specially designed to filter the air and block particles above a certain size, including smoke and fine dust.
The only difference between P2 and N95 is the region of classification and its testing requirements P2 is European and N95 is the US equivalent. The standard of protection, however, remains the same.
Although, Australias Department of Health has recommended people dont use P2 or N95 masks outside of healthcare settings, such as in hospitals. This is likely to save personal protective equipment resources for frontline workers who are most in need of them.
Whenarewethere said
03:12 PM Jul 30, 2020
A P2 will not stop Covid. If a P2 mask is worn correctly it will reduce risk to about 5%. A P1 mask from memory about 13% if worn correctly.
Possum3 said
05:57 PM Jul 30, 2020
P2 is best mask available - in order to achieve anything better you will need to wear a Protective hood with an independent air supply.
P2 masks are generally used to reduce exposure to particles, gases or vapours in the air, such as paint or dust, according to suppliers of the masks. A P2/N95 mask removes around 95% of all particles that are at least 0.3 microns in diameter. They can also reduce the wearers exposure to contagious airborne viruses, similar to the current coronavirus. The mask is only effective, however, if it is worn correctly so that it is properly fitted and airtight.
The New South Wales Department of Health recommends doing a fit check when wearing your mask to ensure that it is sealed tightly over the bridge of your nose and around your mouth. You can check the seal by inhaling; if the mask is not sucked in toward your face or if air leaks around the seal, you may need to readjust the mask or try a different size or style. The masks may be difficult to fit on children or people with facial hair.
So if I'm a farmer feeding the cows or driving a tractor do I have to wear a mask? Interstate truck driver while driving? Fisherman out to sea? Or even just in my car. Another bright idea with no thought to the practicalities.
I believe that was amply covered in Andrews press release. The quick answer is, no, you don't. Specifically on the driving of your truck, or presumably any other vehicle, if you're alone in the cab, again the answer is no.
So, yes, there was some thought to the practicalities.
Jim
landy said
04:08 PM Jul 31, 2020
Dougwe wrote:
As of midnight this Sunday 2/8/20 all of Victoria have to have a mask on when out of their place of residents.
I am practicing and trying different thinks to stop the glasses fogging up.
Keep Safe out there everyone.
I find cleaning my glasses with a bit of washing up liquid works for me. put it on the glasses strait from the bottle rub it around a bit, rinse, and dry with a soft cloth. so far no more problems.
-- Edited by landy on Saturday 1st of August 2020 10:59:53 AM
oldbloke said
10:49 PM Aug 9, 2020
A strong solution of morning fresh and water does the trick. I use toilet paper or tissues.
Dougwe said
08:57 AM Aug 10, 2020
Thanks for the dish liquid tip team but I spoke with that mob that saves specs from glasses the other day when in sorting new glasses out and they said NOT to use dish liquid because I have a anti glare coating and it could damage the coating. They did suggest trying a diluted vinegar solution as a few customers have mentioned it worked for them. I made up a 1-3 mix but didn't work. I would have thought vinegar harsher to the coating than dish liquid. The new glasses won't have the coating this time as I do very little night driving now, so things might be different in a couple of weeks.
I have found a sort of solution to the problem for now. I can actually walk around the supermarket without the glasses on so keep them in my pocket if needed to read something. That seems to work. I really only go to the supermarket anyway as I 'stay at home' most of the time and other times in the car on my own.
Keep Safe out there.
Whenarewethere said
09:24 AM Aug 10, 2020
I had coated glasses & went back to uncoated. Contrast may not be quite as good, not a lot in it. I find a scratch through the coating more irritating as it's more noticeable than in uncoated glasses.
I don't do it enough, but I use dishwashing soap & a toothbrush. Also clean my watch the same way & it's a mechanical watch.
As of midnight this Sunday 2/8/20 all of Victoria have to have a mask on when out of their place of residents.
I am practicing and trying different thinks to stop the glasses fogging up.
Keep Safe out there everyone.
I wear glasses & safety glasses when a mask is used for risky work. In general if your glasses are fogging up it is colder weather & or not sealing properly at the top edge of the mask.
The other option is to use a mask with a valve, but these are not ideal for exhaust air for other people, but they do stop glasses fogging up.
This 3M mask is only a P1 with activated carbon for paint, fumes & chemicals. Anything is better than nothing for Coronavirus.
There are many different forms of protective masks, offering different levels of protection due to their filtering capability. A P2 mask, also known as a P2/N95 mask or P2/N95 respirator, is a face mask that is specially designed to filter the air and block particles above a certain size, including smoke and fine dust.
The only difference between P2 and N95 is the region of classification and its testing requirements P2 is European and N95 is the US equivalent. The standard of protection, however, remains the same.
Although, Australias Department of Health has recommended people dont use P2 or N95 masks outside of healthcare settings, such as in hospitals. This is likely to save personal protective equipment resources for frontline workers who are most in need of them.
A P2 will not stop Covid. If a P2 mask is worn correctly it will reduce risk to about 5%. A P1 mask from memory about 13% if worn correctly.
P2 masks are generally used to reduce exposure to particles, gases or vapours in the air, such as paint or dust, according to suppliers of the masks. A P2/N95 mask removes around 95% of all particles that are at least 0.3 microns in diameter. They can also reduce the wearers exposure to contagious airborne viruses, similar to the current coronavirus. The mask is only effective, however, if it is worn correctly so that it is properly fitted and airtight.
The New South Wales Department of Health recommends doing a fit check when wearing your mask to ensure that it is sealed tightly over the bridge of your nose and around your mouth. You can check the seal by inhaling; if the mask is not sucked in toward your face or if air leaks around the seal, you may need to readjust the mask or try a different size or style. The masks may be difficult to fit on children or people with facial hair.
Source www.canstar.com.au/health-insurance/p2-masks/
I believe that was amply covered in Andrews press release. The quick answer is, no, you don't.
Specifically on the driving of your truck, or presumably any other vehicle, if you're alone in the cab, again the answer is no.
So, yes, there was some thought to the practicalities.
Jim
I find cleaning my glasses with a bit of washing up liquid works for me. put it on the glasses strait from the bottle rub it around a bit, rinse, and dry with a soft cloth. so far no more problems.
-- Edited by landy on Saturday 1st of August 2020 10:59:53 AM
I have found a sort of solution to the problem for now. I can actually walk around the supermarket without the glasses on so keep them in my pocket if needed to read something. That seems to work. I really only go to the supermarket anyway as I 'stay at home' most of the time and other times in the car on my own.
Keep Safe out there.
I had coated glasses & went back to uncoated. Contrast may not be quite as good, not a lot in it. I find a scratch through the coating more irritating as it's more noticeable than in uncoated glasses.
I don't do it enough, but I use dishwashing soap & a toothbrush. Also clean my watch the same way & it's a mechanical watch.
I'm all for coating on camera lenses!