DEVELOPMENT OF ANTI-FOG AGENT FOR THE REDUCTION OF POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONAL VISUAL HAZARDS AT WORKPLACES

Abstract

The temperature differences across glass or plastic shield causes fogging which ultimately reduce visibility for workers at workplaces particularly in industry particularly transportation. The research implicated the development of a promising anti-fog agent in order to reduce the risks of accidents due to poor visibility. Anti-fog agent was developed in laboratory through varying formulation of ingredients such as deionized water, Iso propyl alcohol, non-ionic surfactants, sodium lauryl ether sulfate 33%, silicone wacker and alkane sulphonate. After achieving successful results at laboratory and pilot through standard testing, anti-fog agent was provided to drivers of local transport at commercial scale and their responses were obtained through questionnaires. The results revealed significant (P<0.05) satisfaction of drivers for wind screens of cars, coasters buses as well as helmet screen of bikers. This study provided a promising solution for one of the most important concerns of fogging in transportation causing accidents. Further, this anti-fog agent can be replicated in other industries facing visual problems as a result of fogging. It is recommended that this anti-fog agent should be supplied at commercial scale after approval from concerning government department to avoid future loss.