To mask or not to mask

[Jack Meoff]

would requiring taxi drivers to wear face  masks  would be a road safety issue ?

Glasses keep fogging up with the mask on.
Even jockeys have to wear them which is a bit odd.

[Rat Catcher]

1) Remove your glasses
2) Fit your mask
3) Pinch the nose clip on the mask tightly around your nose
4) Put your glasses back on
Very same as using the paper DIY masks with power tools.

[watty]

Open to correction but according to the NTA's missive yesterday, drivers of public transport vehicles with a screen don't have to wear a mask (e.g. bus drivers).  Would the same apply to us in public service vehicles?

I found that my glasses were still fogging up no matter what I did.  But I found these tips helpful & hopefully will stop the problem when I go back to work:

Just add soap and water
The next trick has been floating around the internet a lot these days. It’s actually one that healthcare professionals have turned to over the years. All you need for this foggy glasses hack is soapy water and a soft cloth.

Now, glasses can be a major investment. If you have special coatings on your lenses, check with your optician before trying this next hack so you don’t ruin them.

With this technique, you simply wash your lenses with soapy water and shake off the excess liquid. You can allow your lenses to air dry or gently wipe them off with a soft cloth before wearing your glasses again. Why does this method work? The soap leaves behind a thin film that acts as a fog barrier.

Use your glasses to seal the top of your mask
If you can pull your mask up higher on your nose, you can use your glasses to seal it and shape it to your face. Just place your glasses right on top of the material that’s over your nose and make sure they don’t slide off. A secure fit will keep the warm air from escaping through the top of the mask.

[Theoneandonly]

Spit! (I know covid)
That's what the divers do
https://www.leisurepro.com/blog/scuba-guides/why-do-divers-spit-in-their-masks/#:~:text=Decreasing%20the%20surface%20tension%20and%20creating%20a%20moisture%20film%20prevents%20fogging.&text=As%20a%20surfactant%3B%20saliva%20decreases,roll%20away%20into%20the%20mask.

[Jack Meoff]

Open to correction but according to the NTA's missive yesterday, drivers of public transport vehicles with a screen don't have to wear a mask (e.g. bus drivers).  Would the same apply to us in public service vehicles?

I found that my glasses were still fogging up no matter what I did.  But I found these tips helpful & hopefully will stop the problem when I go back to work:

Just add soap and water
The next trick has been floating around the internet a lot these days. It’s actually one that healthcare professionals have turned to over the years. All you need for this foggy glasses hack is soapy water and a soft cloth.

Now, glasses can be a major investment. If you have special coatings on your lenses, check with your optician before trying this next hack so you don’t ruin them.

With this technique, you simply wash your lenses with soapy water and shake off the excess liquid. You can allow your lenses to air dry or gently wipe them off with a soft cloth before wearing your glasses again. Why does this method work? The soap leaves behind a thin film that acts as a fog barrier.

Use your glasses to seal the top of your mask
If you can pull your mask up higher on your nose, you can use your glasses to seal it and shape it to your face. Just place your glasses right on top of the material that’s over your nose and make sure they don’t slide off. A secure fit will keep the warm air from escaping through the top of the mask.

Tried the soap and water but no good.
Did notice the other morning when I had the heating on in the car they didn’t fog up.

[Belker]

I tried both watty's Soap suggestion and also Roy's Spit suggestion.
I have to say Roy's Spit suggestion while not perfect was a better result.

[taxi1990]

Try contacts?

[Theoneandonly]

Would it be true to say that from Monday, Taxis are the only non outdoor area where mask wearing is not compulsory (apart from when you're eating/drinking where the distance rules apply)

[Octavia1]

Had to wear a mask yesterday going into shop ......cudnt breathe .....no way am I puttin that ting on me gob......
Think I'll stock up on pasta before its compulsory

[Cool Boola]

I FIND THE BLUE disposable masks easy to use.They are light but not tight fitting on nose.they do fog up like all masks.I was given a tighter black mask but I find it hard to breath in but I will try out the anti fog tips ..Go raibh maith agat

[Belker]

Would it be true to say that from Monday, Taxis are the only non outdoor area where mask wearing is not compulsory (apart from when you're eating/drinking where the distance rules apply)

I think the Heurs and Solicitors are exempt also !