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Safety issues
relating to the use of transparent masks:
Some of the
masks have been suspended.
Following the recent incident with a transparent mask in the European
Junior Championships in Denmark, the BFA Board has placed temporary
restrictions on the use of certain transparent masks in the UK.
http://www.britishfencing.com/British_Fencing.asp?PageID=1682
This issue arose at the Junior Foil Fencing
Championships in Denmark,
Pentathlon GB - Important Safety Issue - Fencing
Masks
Use of transparent masks with one layer of transparent material
suspended with immediate effect.
Following the recent incident with a transparent mask in the European,
Pentathlon GB has placed
temporary restrictions on the use of certain transparent masks in the
UK.
http://fencingcentral.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74:punctured-mask-at-european-jr-championships&catid=56:international&Itemid=87
All use of transparent
masks where the transparent visor consists of only one layer of
transparent material is suspended until further
notice.
Transparent masks with visors fitted with two layers of transparent
material (a main layer and an outer 'scratch layer') may continue to be
used.
Users of transparent masks are reminded of the manufacturer's
instructions for the use of their masks.
They are also reminded of the FIE recommendations for taking care of
masks in general and transparent masks in particular, which are as
follows:-
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Check that the mesh part
of the masks (visor and traditional) is in good condition. This can
easily be done by placing the metal wire mesh against the light. And
regularly check that the mask and its bib are in good condition.
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Keep the masks in their
bags while transporting them.
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For all types of masks
(visor or metal mesh), if the bib of the mask is wet, wait until it
dries before putting it away in its bag.
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Do not use the masks to
carry containers holding liquids or glues, or to carry clothing,
gloves or shoes that are wet or damp from perspiration.
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Avoid all contact between
the visors and chemical agents, in particular glues, acetones or
other liquids that damage plastics and LEXAN.
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In the case of a mask
with a transparent visor(s), change a visor when one of the
following four situations occurs first:
a) Within a maximum of 2 years after the date marked on a visor;
b) Appearance of grooves or visible deep marks on the surface;
c) A visor is no longer transparent (opaque);
d) When a visor has been in contact with chemical agents.
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Always be equipped with a
spare visor and the tools needed to replace a visor, ensure that all
the screws are in place and that the frames and visor are correctly
and adequately fitted.
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Only use Lexan or
Makrolan visors bought from the mask's manufacturer or its official
representative.
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Clean the visor(s) with a
soft cloth and only use neutral liquids such as water.
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Wiltshire Youth Championship 2010 Held on
7th February Swindon Junior fencers did very well, with Jamie Harper
coming First in the u10 Boys Foil , Katy Hughes coming 1st in u10 Girls
foil and Rebecca Knowles coming 1st in the
u12 Girls Foil.
More results of this champioship can be seen on the NEW JUNIOR
SECTION page.
A Junior squad to be
proud of!!! |
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