Certain government grants for PPE require CBRN approval, and it is considered a best practice for emergency preparedness and patient decontamination to use a CBRN PAPR system.
Go Ahead, Welders: Embrace Movember
You’ll work smarter, not harder — and you can keep your several styles of facial hair while doing it. So go ahead and join the Movember movement. It’s a great cause and shows solidarity for men’s health worldwide!
CBRN PAPR: Be Prepared, Breathe Easy
From preparation to clean-up, you need leading personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools for inspection of inventory that can help protect first receivers from some of the most challenging contaminants imaginable.
Protecting Yourself from Mold During Hurricane Cleanup
Choosing the right personal protective equipment (PPE) to help protect yourself from mold that might be growing in hazardous areas is an important decision.
As One: 3M Acquires Scott Safety, Enhancing Personal Safety Offerings
3M is pleased to announce that we have completed the acquisition of Scott Safety from Johnson Controls. By 3M and Scott Safety coming together as one, Scott Safety’s offerings will enhance 3M’s offerings and help protect even more people around the world.
OSHA’s Silica Regulation Enforcement and 30-Day Grace Period – Ready, Set, Start?
On September 20, 2017, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent a memo to Regional Administrators regarding enforcement of the new construction silica regulation 29 CFR 1926.1153. This new rule, originally issued in March 2016, has already been delayed once in terms of the enforcement date going into effect.
Choosing the Right Respirator for Hurricane Cleanup Efforts
The work after a hurricane includes rescue and recovery, demolition and remediation, and construction. Respiratory hazards may be and often are present during each of these phases.
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Welding a Stronger Workforce Takes Teamwork: ISHN Article
There is mounting research that links strong workplace health and safety programs with less recordable injuries. This month’s ISHN magazine has an article “Welding a Stronger Workforce Takes Teamwork” by our own, Tom Reinholt, a Segment Marketer for Heavy Manufacturing in the US for the Personal Safety Division of 3M.
Welding a Stronger Workforce
This article first appeared on ISHN.com on April 1, 2017 and is reprinted with permission.