Defog It Anti Fog Keeps Utility Workers Nationwide Seeing Safe

CASE STUDY

Utility workers face some of the toughest work environments imaginable – situations that make fogged eyewear a constant hazard. Workers in power plants face high grueling heat, day in and day out. For line personnel, mid-day heat, chilling temperatures, muggy days and rainy dampness are part of the everyday expectations.

The Results: “It will surprise you as it did me!”
Utilities across the country tested Defog It antifog in their search for a solution. The results? Users and safety directors say it best:
 

• “At first I was skeptical of the Clarity Defog It... But when I tried them I was shocked that when working in 100+ degree temperatures in a power plant boiler my glasses did not fog up. To anyone out there with a similar problem, you definitely have to try this product. It will surprise you as it did me!” – Oscar B, power plant worker
  
  
• “[Our utility] uses the Clarity Defog It towelettes on our safety glasses and shields for the purpose of preventing fogging, and has been pleased with the performance of the product.” – Mark G, Pennsylvania utility safety director
  
  
• “As an MOV/AOV technician that works at nuclear power plants all over the country, I would have to say they work great. The Clarity Defog It product worked better for me than did the anti fog product provided for us. We can go from hot (containment) to cool (control room) -- and not wearing safety gear at a nuclear plant isn’t an option.” – Ben, nuclear power plant worker

The Promise: It works.
The Clarity Defog It anti fog formula is used by the military around the world to prevent fogged eyewear in vision-critical situations. It’s been rigorously tested for performance. In one test, a lens treated with Defog It was held over constant hot steam for 60 minutes without fog forming. Similar products failed in as little as 5 minutes. In another test, lenses coated with Clarity Defog It were moved between cold and hot environments 100 times without fog forming.
Clarity Defog It anti fog is safe and effective on safety glasses, safety goggles, faceshields and eyeglasses, even high-tech anti-reflective and super-hydrophobic lenses.

February 2012 Defog It Examiner. See healthier, happier in 2012.

Hot and bothered on Valentine's Day?

The romantic folks at The Optical Vision Site sent out this steamy Valentine's Day card from designer Nicole Martinez on Etsy. Who knew love at first sight could depend on Defog It anti fog? It's not too late! But even if you missed February 14th, there's probably someone who'd appreciate this little love note. Wouldn't you?

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• What are your new year’s eye safety resolutions?
• Show your safe face. Post a photo of you in your safety glasses at work, play, everyday.
• Found unusual uses for Defog It? Share them! Even though Defog It was designed for optical lenses and protective eyewear, we know one woman who leaves love notes on the bathroom mirror.
• What’s your fogging problem?

2/3 of steelworkers clear up fog danger with Defog It

In the high heat and humidity of North Star BlueScope Steel’s facilities, 2/3 of field test respondents said fogging was a frequent problem, and half admitted it sometimes caused them to take off their safety glasses. See the case study.

 After using Defog It anti fog for one month, workers told a different story:

• 65% saw more clearly
• 50% wear their safety eyewear more
• 65% say they work safer and would recommend it to a friend

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North Star BlueScope Steel employees test and recommend Defog It Anti fog

CASE STUDY

The Work Environment: High heat and humidity every day, all day.
North Star BlueScope Steel provides hot rolled bands of steel to coil processors,
cold roll strip producers, original equipment manufacturers, the steel pipe & tube
industry and steel service centers. They asked to field test Defog It antifog as a
solution to the everyday fogging of protective eyewear in the high-heat work
environment of a steel-making facility.

2/3 of the field test respondents said that fogging was a frequent problem; half
stated that fogging sometimes caused them to remove their safety eyewear; every
employee recognized fogging as a safety issue. The cause? High heat and
humidity were named by all the employee testers, followed by temperature
changes and exertion.

Results: 2/3 reported they could see more clearly, work more safely.
After using Defog It on the job, workers were asked to rate its performance. 2/3
said it helped them see their work more clearly. 50% said Defog It helped them
wear their safety eyewear more – that’s the same percentage that said fogging
caused them to sometimes remove their safety glasses

Over 65% of respondents believe Defog It helped them work more safely. That
same number would recommend the high-performance antifog to a friend.

The promise: It works.
The Clarity Defog It antifog formula is used by the military around the world to
prevent fogged eyewear in vision-critical situations. It’s been rigorously tested for
performance. In one test, a lens treated with Defog It was held over constant hot
steam for 60 minutes without fog forming. Similar products failed in as little as 5
minutes. In another test, lenses coated with Clarity Defog It were moved between
cold and hot environments 100 times without fog forming.

Clarity Defog It antifog is safe and effective on safety glasses, safety goggles,
faceshields and eyeglasses, even high-tech anti-reflective and super-hydrophobic
lenses.

Top 5 Eye Safety Resolutions

Want to see a healthier, happier 2012?

Here are Five Eye Safety Resolutions to top your list.  Have others? Send them to us. 

1. Insist that your children wear sports safety eyewear. Children under 15 account for over 40% of sports and recreational eye injuries in total. It’s time for basketball –one of the top three most hazardous sports, according to Prevent Blindness America. Get tips here.
2. Review the Fogging Danger Zones in your workplace. Where does fog put workers in danger of obscured vision or eyewear non-compliance? How can you address it? This checklist we created with a safety professional can help.
3. Upgrade your safety glasses. Are you fully protected? Would side shields or a wraparound design better block flying matter? And remember -- scratched lenses impair vision; battered frames may lack strength when you need it most.
4. Get an eye exam. Did you know eye exams can point out other health issues, such as diabetes? The American Optometric Association recommends exams every two years – more often if you have issues. Play it forward and donate old glasses to charity for people in need.
5. Whether you’re headed for the slopes or the snowblower, protect your eyes. Both the National Ski Patrol and snowblower manufacturers say “Always Wear Eye Protection.”

5 Fogging Danger Zones that Can Make Safety Eyewear Unsafe

See the 5 fogging danger zones

In a 2009 study published in Accident Analysis & Prevention Magazine, research with focus groups made up of construction, manufacturing, service and retail workers showed that 100% of the groups named fogging as a factor for not wearing safety eyewear, number one among vision-related reasons.

Defog It Says " Don't Start 2012 as an Eye Injury Statistic! "

Nanofilm would like to wish you a Happy New Year and a Safe New Year in 2012.

Your eyesight is precious and must be protected at the workplace. Unfortunately, many people will suffer an injury to their eyesight because they fail to take eye protection seriously.

Here are some facts concerning eye protection and eye injuries, in general.

• Each day, more than 2,000 workers suffer eye injuries
• Annually, 62,000 eye injuries result in lost workdays
• Eye protection can reduce the number and severity of eye injuries in 90% of accidents

Eye injury statistics demonstrate how important it is to take eye protection seriously. Exercising a few precautions can help prevent you from becoming a statistic.

Each day, more than 2,000 workers suffer serious eye injuries.

Each year, about 100,000 of these injuries result in temporary or permanent vision loss. These statistics are provided by Prevent Blindness America, a national nonprofit organization.

About 62,000 eye injuries each year result in at least one lost workday.

Finally, studies indicate that proper eye protection can reduce the number and severity of eye injuries in 90 percent of accidents.

Note: Statistics listed here can be referenced to Prevent Blindness America (www.preventblindness.org).

So, what are some of the more common eye hazards that workers face each day?

Common Eye Hazards Include:

• Flying objects
• Harmful dust particles
• Chemical splashing or spraying
• High-intensity heat or light
• Welding, brazing, torch cutting
• Direct or reflected sunlight

Eye hazards depend on the type of work you do, but they are very common in the workplace. Examples include:

Flying objects which may be result of spin off from certain types of tools or machinery. Grinding wheels would be a good example of a tool that creates flying objects.

Harmful dust particles are often found in many types of workplaces and be especially hazardous for those working in the demolition sector.

Chemical splashing or spraying is also a common hazard to eyesight. Wearing the proper eye protection can help reduce or eliminate this potential danger.

High-intensity heat or light as well as welding, brazing, and torch cutting, direct or reflected sunlight are all known eye hazards. Again, wearing the proper eye protection can help prevent injuries caused by these factors.

If fogging is prohibiting you from wearing eye protection please consider using Clarity Defog It towelettes or liquid on your eyewear. 

Credit: Safety.BLR.com

Prevent Eye Injuries: Five Tips for Choosing Safe Toys This Holiday

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has offered some great tips to avoid injuiries, especially eye injuries, this holiday season:

No one chooses gifts with the intent to harm, but some popular children’s toys can cause serious eye or other injuries. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were more than 250,000 toy-related injuries treated in U.S. emergency rooms in 2010; nearly three quarters of those injured were children under age 15.

‘You’ll shoot your eye out’

Gifts potentially unsafe for eyes include BB guns, darts, pellet guns and paintball guns. But saying no to so much can leave parents feeling like a kill-joy. What to do?

• As a general rule, choose toys that are appropriate for your child's age and abilities.

• Consider your own willingness to supervise use of the toy and buy accordingly.

• If giving sports equipment, a popular gift, include appropriate protective eyewear with polycarbonate lenses. Check with your local Eye M.D. to learn about protective gear recommended for your child's sport.

Choosing safe toys can be overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. Here are five tips on choosing safe toys for gift-giving and reducing other sight threats around the Christmas tree. A serious eye injury from a toy can ruin your family’s holiday and, more seriously leave your child with permanent vision loss.

Five tips for a safe holiday season

1. Avoid buying toys with sharp, protruding or projectile parts.

2. Check labels for age recommendations and be sure to select gifts that are appropriate for a child’s age and maturity.

3. The branches and needles of Christmas trees can be hazardous to the eyes, so be especially careful when untying your tree. The branches can burst forward, hitting and injuring your eyes. Glass ornaments should be hung out of a child’s reach to avoid potential injury.

4. Make sure children have appropriate supervision when playing with potentially hazardous toys or games that could cause injury

5. Keep toys made for older children away from younger children.