Commercial Fixed Wing
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Environment - Non Weather Related; Company Policy
While wearing a mask it is often times extremely unsafe to work on ladders or lifts. It is also difficult to work in tight spaces while wearing a mask and safety glasses. The glasses fog up and we cannot see what we are doing (i.e. trying to place a nut on blindly while holding a screw; removing screws from elevator access panels; pinning cannon plugs; etc.) Readjust mask without thinking I could have just touched Skydrol or have other chemicals on my gloves.[When I] put the mask on; breathe; glasses fog up depending on body position.Not enough investigation into the ability to wear masks while doing our daily tasks within OSHA standards for safe work practices. Even if fog resistant safety glasses are available for someone with 20/20 vision; they are not for someone with corrective lens safety glasses.Remove mask. Better to not be blinded and jeopardize safety when completing tasks.Re-evaluate the safety aspect of wearing a mask. Is it Within OSHA standards? Consider readjusting the mask to prevent blinding while working around Skydrol.
Air carrier Mechanic reported that wearing a mask and safety glasses causes the glasses to fog up; resulting in safety concerns when working on ladders; lifts; and in tight places. Mechanic also expressed concern that while working with chemicals; they could inadvertently be transferred to the mask.