Mask-Related Glasses Fogging: A Predisposing Mechanism of Falls during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dankert, John F.; Virk, Mandeep S.

doi:10.1155/2021/5600216

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“…For example, employees who need safety glasses at work will struggle with glasses fogging if they also wear a mask to reduce COVID-19 risk. Mask-related fogging can result in injuries from a fall via tripping, slipping and misjudging step depth, as a new risk emerged because of COVID-19 PPE [ 30 ].…”

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Pandemic preparedness from the perspective of Occupational Health professionals

Chen,

Ingram,

Downey

et al. 2023

Occupational Medicine

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Background Prior to any infectious disease emergence as a public health concern, early occupational preparedness is crucial for protecting employees from novel pathogens— coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is no different. Aims This study ascertains how occupational safety and health (OSH)/Human Resource (HR) professionals in the Republic of Ireland had managed to prepare their workplaces prior to the advent of COVID-19. Methods As part of a larger COVID-19 workplace study, online focus groups were conducted with OSH/HR professionals. Collected data were transcribed verbatim and entered into NVivo for thematic analysis incorporating intercoder reliability testing. Results Fifteen focus groups were conducted with OSH/HR professionals (n = 60) from various occupational settings. Three levels of organizational preparedness were identified: ‘early awareness and preparation’; ‘unaware and not ready’ and ‘aware, but not ready’. Most organizations were aware of the COVID-19 severity, but not fully prepared for the pandemic, especially stand-alone enterprises that may not have sufficient resources to cope with an unanticipated crisis. The experiences shared by OSH professionals illustrate their agility in applying risk management and control skills to unanticipated public/occupational health crises that arise. Conclusions General pandemic preparedness such as the availability of work-from-home policies, emergency scenario planning and prior experience in workplace outbreaks of infectious diseases were helpful for workplace-associated COVID-19 prevention. This is the first study conducted with OSH/HR professionals in Ireland regarding COVID-19 preparedness in workplaces, which provides valuable insights into research literature, as well as empirical experience for the preparation of future public health emergencies.

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Pandemic preparedness from the perspective of Occupational Health professionals

Chen,

Ingram,

Downey

et al. 2023

Occupational Medicine

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“…The coronavirus 2019 (COVID- 19), which first appeared in Wuhan, China at the end of 2019, has spreaded throughout the world [1]. The first case in Indonesia occurred in March, 2020 [2].…”

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“…People with this respiratory disorder admit that wearing a mask makes them feel even more breathless. Similarly, eyeglass wearers admit that wearing a mask can cause more vapor to form on their glasses causing interference with their field of vision when moving [19].…”

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“…This seemingly simple problem, but for eyeglass users is an important thing, considering that the use of glasses for nearsighted people (myopia, hypermetropia, or both) has become part of their daily life. Without glasses, their daily activities will be disrupted, this can have an impact on their quality of life [19] so that by answering the problems caused by using this mask, they can restore their quality of life as before [27]. Given the importance of answering these problems for those population groups, a product that can answer these challenges is needed.…”

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Mask design to prevent foggy glasses and difficulty breathing

Mukmin

Soedarwanto

Kurnia

2022

IJPHS

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The present of the pandemic has given to a new habit that we call the new normal. One of the habits we hear most often is wearing a mask. Ironically, the use of masks creates new problems for certain populations, for example, glasses users and people with respiratory problems. Eyeglass users complain of the effect of fog on the glasses when wearing a mask, sufferers of respiratory problems complain of shortness of breath when wearing a mask. To find the design solution, the researches employed the data analysis method and experiments (trials) on the appropriate shape, structure, and material of the mask. The results of this design succeeded in presenting the expected design solutions, namely preventing the effects of eyeglasses fog, reducing the effects of tightness when wearing a mask, a display that supports appearance, and fullfil the WHO mask criteria. It presented in four basic color variants.

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“…However, there are reasons to investigate masks as a source of harm or injury, for the purpose of enhanced mitigation and improvement of public messaging. In addition to dermatological effects noted elsewhere [14], masks present a potential trip-and-fall hazard by impairing vision, either directly or by fogging up glasses, especially for older people [15,16]. If mask-related injuries are rare, that may be an important piece of information for public health messaging as well.…”

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Injuries related to respiratory masks in the US

Cohen¹

2021

Preprint

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Background. Protective facemasks are important for preventing the spread of COVID-19, and almost all Americans have worn them at least some of the time during the pandemic. There are reasonable concerns about some ill effects of mask-wearing, especially for people who wear masks for extended periods, and for the risk of falling as a result of visual obstruction. But there are also unsupported fears and objections stemming from misinformation and fueled by political disputes. Methods. The study analyzed the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) for 2020, using the product code for Respiratory Protection Devices, and calculated population incidence rates using Census data. Results. The NEISS included 128 cases, representing an estimated 5122 reported injuries in the population (95% CI 3322, 6922). The overall rate of injury reports was 1.54 per 100,000 U.S. residents (95% CI 1.00, 2.08). People over age 75 had higher rates than the population overall, with 5.27 injuries per 100,000 (95% CI 2.17, 8.37). The most common type of incidents involved facial injuries, rashes, falls, and those that might be considered anxiety-related. Conclusion. Wearing protective face masks is extremely safe, especially in comparison with other common household products, and in light of their protective benefits with regard to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This information may be useful for public health messaging, and for practitioners trying to increase compliance with mask-wearing guidance.

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Mask-Related Glasses Fogging: A Predisposing Mechanism of Falls during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 7 publications

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Pandemic preparedness from the perspective of Occupational Health professionals

Pandemic preparedness from the perspective of Occupational Health professionals

Mask design to prevent foggy glasses and difficulty breathing

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