Individuals participating in oil spill related activities face a range of work-related hazards. The need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for clean-up and remediation activities is essential. This requirement applies not only to the professional worker, but to volunteers who may be used to help in clean-up activities. PPE products could include respiratory protection, head/eye/face protection products, personal air monitors, and heat stress monitors. Consult with your on-site Industrial Hygienist or Safety Manager to determine the type of PPE needed

For more information and tools in this area, please see the additional resources below. If you have additional questions about these resources, please call 3M Personal Safety Technical Service at 1-800-243-4630 or Customer Service at 1-800-328-1667.

3M Tech Data Bulletin 195 - Personal Protective Equipment for Oil Spill Response (PDF, 87KB)

3Mâ„¢ Petroleum Sorbent Products (PDF, 63KB)

BP: Gulf of Mexico Response

EPA: Response to BP Spill in the Gulf of Mexico

NIEHS: Oil Spill Emergency Response and Cleanup

NIOSH: Oil Spill Response Resources

OSHA: Keeping Workers Safe During Oil Spill Response and Cleanup Operations

OSHA: Training Marine Oil Spill Response Workers under OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard