Facemask

In message , rick writes

The dsipopable shaped ones with valaves are better i think, but I still don't like them, and as I wear glasses, something that tends not to mist them up helps.

I now use a 1/2 mask with replaceable filters, in my case a JSP Force 8.

Comfortable (as much as these things ever are) , seals well, doesn't mist my glasses,.

Thnx ... misting of specs is a pain

The 3M half face masks for particulates and vapours. They do a "disposable" one good for 30 days of continuous use (they last much longer with intermittent use), fit very well and will completely block both dust and fumes.

Any recommendations for those of us with a beard (apart from shave it off, which I have been considering for a few years now)?

In message , Andrew Gabriel writes

I have a beard a lot of the time - (it comes and goes depending on my mood.) Though not big and bushy

The JSP one I linked to seems to work fine (only used it dust, not fumes though)

One of the powered cap style filtered visors may be the only way to cope with that - Trend airshield etc...