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Porn stars in California to wear goggles under new health and safety proposals

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A poster at an adult expo in Asia. Porn stars could soon be forced to don far more protection than just condoms in California. Photo: EPA
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A handsome delivery man arrives offering more than just a pizza. A pretty young woman opens the door. Flirtation ensues. Clothes are cast off. Then out come the goggles.

Goggles?

Porn stars could soon be forced to don far more protection than just condoms in California. New rules proposed last week by the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health Standards (Osha) would require adult film actors to wear eye gear for many scenes.

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The rules, which have yet to be completed, would also impose strict hygiene standards and outlaw common porn practices.

Packages of condoms (foreground) are readily available on the set as actors prepare to film a porn scene for the adult film production company Vivid Entertainment. California is stepping up porn regulation by requiring protective eye wear. Photo: AFP
Packages of condoms (foreground) are readily available on the set as actors prepare to film a porn scene for the adult film production company Vivid Entertainment. California is stepping up porn regulation by requiring protective eye wear. Photo: AFP
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Porn companies, actors and even some health advocates say the new rules are unnecessary.

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