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Defog It Anti Fog Keeps Utility Workers Nationwide Seeing Safe

Did you miss Defog It at the recent Incident Prevention Safety Conference & Expo? See Nanofilm's, Gina Montello demonstrate Defog It during the show!

The IP Safety Conference is the utility industry's leading education event for safety, training and operations professionals. During the event, 25+ industry experts shared their job knowledge and utility experiences.

Do You Participate in One of the Top 5 Outdoor Recreation Activities?

The Outdoor Foundation recently released their 2012 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report, highlighting the participation levels and trends in outdoor recreation activities. It’s pleasing to see that the number of people engaged in outdoor activities has been increasing since 2008, with 141.1 million Americans, nearly 50% of the population, enjoying the outdoors. Way to go America!

For those adults 25 and older, the most popular outdoor activities, in order, are: fishing; running, jogging and trail running; camping; bicycling; and hiking. As to those ages 6 to 24, their favorite activities are the same, but ranked different in their participation rates: running, jogging and trail running; bicycling; camping; fishing; and hiking.  

When participating in outdoor activities, there are a number of reasons it’s best to wear sunglasses. First, sunglasses with UV lenses that block 99 to 100 percent of both UVA and UVB rays help protect the eyes from the damaging ultraviolet rays. Eyes overexposed to UV rays are more susceptible to glaucoma and cataracts. Second, sunglasses with polarized lenses cut down the glare while improving the contrast and colors of what you’re looking at. Can you imagine fishing without these? Sunglasses worn faithfully when outdoors also help reduce the chances of skin cancer of the eyelids. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer of the eyelids accounts for 5-10% of all skin cancers. Last, no one rules out the cool factor when donning your favorite pair of shades!

Whether fishing early in the morning or working up a sweat when bicycling in the heat, your sunglasses at some point will fog. Be sure to always keep Defog Itpacked with the rest of your gear so you don’t miss a moment or run the risk of an injury!

Are you involved with sports organizations for kids or do you sell sunglasses or sport eyewear  for children and teens? Be sure to read our 7 Tips To Increase Sport Eyewear Usage In Kids. And if you are aware of fogging concerns with our young athletes, don’t forget to request a Defog It reusable cloth. No other antifog works better than Defog It!

Defog It seeks “mind your melon” stories for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a campaign supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Perfect timing – since warm weather is luring riders out of the garage and onto the road.   

Near the top of the list of the NHTSA’s safety tips:  “safety helmets save lives.” We couldn’t agree more.  We hear from helmet-wearing riders around the world who use Defog It to keep their view fog free – from law officers to Blue Knights, hard core touring enthusiasts to weekend ramblers.  Check these safety statistics from NHTSA

• Motorcycle helmets saved 1,829 motorcyclists’ lives in 2008 – the most recent year information is available.
• Use of safety-compliant helmets increased to 66 percent in 2011, up from 54 percent.
• Motorcycle helmets don’t interfere with riders’ vision or hearing. There’s no change in hearing, and the very slight field of vision reduction is overcome with turning the head just a few degrees more.
• Just 20 states require helmets for all riders.

Tell us how a helmet saved your head. 

Whether it’s required in your state or not – shouldn’t everyone “mind their melon”?  Tell us your story.  Or send a picture of the helmet that saved your head.  We’ll share the best stuff here. Submit your stories/pictures to: Click Here

 And don’t let a fogged visor interfere with your helmet habits. Defog It anti fog makes the difference.  Watch one rider’s adventure and see what others say.

• I have been using Defog It over the last few weeks on a half-dozen different face shields and we're amazed at how well it works.”  -- WebBikeWorld.com
• Because of the cold I could actually see my own breath inside the helmet but the visor remained perfectly clear.”    James Hayes, honorary Blue Knight, Ireland 1 chapter 
• I rode approximately 50 miles through city, stop and go traffic. I was amazed that even when stopped for long red lights, neither my glasses nor the shield fogged up!  – L.F. Eason 

 

 

 

Motorcycling enthusiast rates Defog It anti-fog “fantastic product.”

CASE STUDY

Motorcycle Riding, whether for work or fun, is Vision Critical.
James Hayes, a motorcycling enthusiast from Ireland, was looking for a product to help keep his helmet visor clear in any weather conditions, when he came across Defog It.
“It is a fundamental matter of safety to be able to keep your field of vision as clear as possible. Anyone who rides a motorcycle knows how annoying it is to have to crack open the visor on a cold day or lift the visor altogether in the rain because of poor visibility due to fogging.”
James has covered a large number of countries in Europe in the company of his friends from the Blue Knights. James is an honorary member of the Ireland 1 chapter of the Blue Knights.

Results: The Defog It is a “fantastic product.”
After some cold morning motorcycle riding James reports, “This is a fantastic product that actually does as your marketing material says.” James recounts his experience with Defog It on his first ride.
“I applied the Defog It to my helmet. It was a nice crisp frosty morning, about minus 2 degrees Celsius (28 degrees Fahrenheit). Because of the cold I could actually see my own breath inside the helmet but the visor remained perfectly clear with no condensation build-up whatsoever. I must say that I am very, very impressed with the product.” He adds, “While I only use my motorcycle for pleasure purposes I would have no qualms at all in recommending this product to my friends who ride their motorcycles for work.”
The Blue Knights is a non-profit fraternal organization of active and retired law enforcement men and women who enjoy riding motorcycles. There are 635 chapters and 20,490 members in 29 countries.

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.
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.

Come Visit the Defog It Booth at the ASSE Show in June

Nanofilm/Defog It will be exhibiting at booth 1181 at the ASSE safety show in Denver, Colorado JUNE  2012.

The ASSE represents more than 34,000 safety, health and environmental (SH&E) professionals who work across all industries around the world protecting people, improving business and safeguarding the environment. Through their efforts, ASSE members help employees stay safe, healthy and productive, which delivers positive bottom-line results to employers and helps enhance corporate image.

Throughout the organization's history, ASSE and its members have made many contributions to the SH&E profession through continuing education, publications and research. As a global advocate for SH&E professionals and the SH&E profession, ASSE brings a meaningful voice to the international discourse on occupational safety. Through outreach, advocacy, standards development and education, ASSE takes the lead in providing expertise and insight on occupational safety, health and environmental issues and practices. And, by growing and sharing the profession's body of knowledge, ASSE fosters a global community among SH&E professionals.

ASSE Safety 2012 offers over 200 sessions presented by the best minds in the industry to help you take your skills to the next level. These sessions give you the chance to obtain the latest trends and walk away with techniques that you can apply in your company today. Topics are presented in a variety of formats, including lectures, case studies, and small group discussions. Learn new solutions to your challenges and then confer with presenters and peers.
Please be sure to visit the Nanofilm booth if you’re going to the show. 

 

You can see Defog It in action and receive a free sample to try.

Isis Sugar protects vision, boosts safety eyewear compliance with Defog It anti fog

CASE STUDY

 

Indoor steam, outdoor heat: Fog hinders eyewear compliance.
The Isis Central Sugar Mill Company in Childers, Australia, processes cane from some 200 growers, delivered to the mill by railway. The mill has, in a single season, processed 1,364,721 tonnes of cane, producing 186,159 tonnes of raw sugar.

In 2011, the company introduced compulsory eye protection to help prevent dust and foreign body eye injuries. It’s mandatory for those in the factory milling environment, rail track maintenance and other field work. They quickly encountered a fogging problem. “We started to run into problems with compliance in our manufacturing process as we use a significant amount of steam throughout the plant which causes hot and humid environments,” says Peter Whelan, Isis’ Workplace Health & Safety Officer. “Then as the warmer tropical months approached, our outdoor workers were suffering the same fogging problems – especially during night work.”

“Defog It is truly amazing.”
Whelan tested a lot of anti fogs with disappointing results. “On a scale of 1 to 10, they were a 1.” Then he found Defog It. “Defog It is truly amazing. Given our experience with other products, we were very skeptical. I selected some of the more arduous tasks and skeptical workers for the trial, and they were amazed at how effective the Defog It wipes actually keep the glasses clear…or only momentary fogging occurs,” says Whelan. “On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate Defog It 8 out of 10. And the only reason I haven’t scored it 10 out of 10 is that our trial was not run during the cane crushing season, so we had no steam on site. I’m definitely looking forward to further trials in our crushing season, and have no doubt I will then score it 10 out of 10.

And, is Defog It helping workers keep their safety glasses on more regularly? “There’s a very short answer to this one – YES,” Whelan affirms. “The need to wear safety eyewear has been established, and we all need clear vision to do our task. If the glasses are removed due to lack of vision the chances of permanent lack of vision suddenly becomes a potential reality.”

The promise: It works.
First used by the military worldwide, Defog It is the proven safety choice in the toughest environments where heat, cold, humidity and exertion cause fogged eyewear. It’s safe and effective on safety glasses, safety goggles, faceshields and eyeglasses, even high-tech anti-reflective and super-hydrophobic lenses.

It’s been rigorously performance tested. In one test, a lens treated with Defog It was held over constant hot steam for 60 minutes without fog forming. In another, coated lenses were moved between cold and hot environments 100 times without fogging.

Professional photographer uses Defog it anti-fog, to “never miss the shot”

CASE STUDY

A great photograph happens in a split second. There’s no time for fogging.
Professional photographer, Don Bensman Jr., recently discovered Defog It high-performance anti-fog towelettes and liquid as a safe, reliable solution to reduce the possibility of fog on his camera lenses, filters, viewfinders and ground glass. “With Defog It, I can focus my attention on the project at hand, and not toward constantly cleaning my lenses and viewfinders in temperature-changing environments.” says Bensman.

“Defog It stops camera lens fog. Period.”
Don Bensman Photography specializes in photographing people and still-life images, such as client products. Principle photographer and owner, Don Bensman Jr., combines traditional photographic values with modern techniques and trend-forward styles. The company is located in the Cleveland, Ohio area and serves clients across the United States.
“I’ve been creating images for over 20 years, and fogging has been a problem for me when moving between indoor and outdoor set-ups, and working in industrial environments with high humidity & steam. As someone that also wears corrective lenses, I use Defog It on my everyday eyewear, to prevent the possibility of anything coming between me and a great image.”
“Clarity Defog It stops lens fog.” He adds, “For nature photographers or sports photographers, it can be a real lifesaver. In fact, it’s an essential that should be in any photographer’s camera bag – professional and amateur.”

Picture-perfect performance.
Defog It is formulated to stop fog under the most extreme conditions. It’s used by the military around the world to prevent fogged eyewear in vision-critical situations.
The product has 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 Defog It were moved between cold and hot environments 100 times without fog forming.

Admatis Ltd chooses Defog It Anti-Fog to Prevent Fogged Window on International Space Station

CASE STUDY

On the International Space Station, there’s just one chance to get things right.
Admatis Ltd, the Hungarian advanced materials company, was about to have an micro-gravity experiment launched to the International Space Station. During pre-launch testing, scientists of noticed that temperature variations were causing fog formation on the window of their experiment container. If fog formed on the window during the real experiment, it would interfere with viewing and recording the experiment’s results. The researchers of Admatis contacted Nanofilm, maker of Defog It, about providing an anti-fog solution for their problem.
The Admatis Ltd. experiment is called FOCUS, FOam Casting and Utilization in Space, and is designed to help advance the company’s metal foam technology. The aim of the project is to better understand the foaming process and foam stability in an aqueous system under microgravity. Because foams can be 80%-98% porous, they can combine the benefits of structural strength and light weight.

Defog It anti-fog gave astronauts the clear view they needed.
To preserve a clear, fog-free view, Admatis researchers applied Defog It to the polycarbonate viewing window of their experiment container. Long-lasting performance was required and delivered: Defog It protection lasted a full ten days, from application on January 27, 2010, prior to the cargo shuttle launch, through February 7, 2010, the day the experiment was performed.
Admatis researcher Béla M. Somosvári reports the results: “Images that we got from the astronaut are perfect and there was no fog on the sight window.”

The promise: It works.
Defog It towelettes and liquid are a high-performance anti-fog developed for use on glass and plastic surfaces in vision critical situations. In addition to fog-proofing space equipment, they provide safe, long-lasting defogging protection for precision optics, such as eyeglasses, scopes and goggles.

April 2012 Defog It Examiner: Come See Defog It in Action in May

April 2012

See Defog It Anti Fog in Action at the Incident Prevention Conference See us May 1-3. We’ll be back in for this year’s show in San Antonio, May 1-3. Find out more and register here for the utility industry's leading education event for safety, training and operations professionals. Ohio Safety Professionals Can't Get Enough Defog It Anti Fog- Litterally! The response to the Defog It Demo was so overwhelming at the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, Gina Montello (Defog It Sales Specialist) had a diffictult time keeping up with the demand for samples. See what she had to say. Safe at Home! Baseball Eye Safety Tips from Defog It. Every year there are 40,000 sports eye injuries, with baseball and basketball topping the list. For kids 14 and under, baseball is #1. See why… and how 90% of these injuries can be prevented . Teaching coaches and schools, get more ideas about the importance of safety eyewear be reading our Safety Tips for Youth Sports.

Defog It™ Anti-Fog Earns Tactical Officers Association member Tested and Approved Seal

CASE STUDY

The Work Environment: Vision Critical
Defog It antifog towelettes have been awarded the National Tactical Officers Association’s Member Tested and Recommended Seal. Members of the NTOA who are active law enforcement officers field tested and reviewed the Defog It 3-pack of towelettes for use on eyeglasses, shooting glasses, faceshields and goggles, as well as for optics such as riflescopes and binoculars.

Results: “I was impressed and would recommend them.”
One field tester, a law enforcement officer in Wisconsin, wrote this review: “I had the opportunity to test the Clarity Defog It Antifog 3 Pack at a recent full scale SWAT exercise and found the cloths to perform well...I found that during the exercise I did not experience any fog on my glasses when moving from outside the building to inside the building even in full gear and while under the stress of a realistic training scenario…based on my experience with the Clarity Defog It Antifog cloths I was impressed and would recommend them.”
Another field tester, a law enforcement officer in New York wrote: “During the time of testing there were frequent temperature variations from below freezing to 60+ degrees. My assigned duties also involved my getting in and out of a vehicle (controlled temperature environment) frequently. At no time did I encounter the lenses fogging in these conditions. I would recommend this product.”

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.