Apparently, there’s more to tear gas protection than umbrellas – who knew? Local design gurus Entendre Studios have whipped up this handy little infographic in a bid to educate protesting Hongkongers on how best to stay safe if faced with another assault from riot police.
As well as wearing googles and face masks (duh), the advice includes getting to higher ground, because gas particles can’t follow you upstairs, washing your hands, airing out your clothes, and removing contact lenses.
Hong Kong police tear gassed protestors on Sunday night. Photo Laurel Chor, Coconuts Hong Kong
Seems there is method in the madness of that cling film-over-glasses look after all!
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