Welcome back to the Science of Safety Podcast. This time the podcast co-hosts Mark Reggers and Laurie Wells along with their guest, 3M’s Skye Liu, a Senior Specialist in China, to discuss the importance of fit for hearing protection. Fit and noise reduction are related and are key aspects of hearing protector selection and use. Tune in to learn more about fit for earplugs and earmuffs, fit testing methods, factors that can affect fit, best practices, and much more. The first global season of the Science of Safety Podcast is presented by the 3M Personal Safety Division. This is a
Global Science of Safety Podcast: Science of Fit – Respirator Protection
Learn more about the importance of fit for tight fitting respirators.
How Choosing the Right Eye Protection Can Help Workers Achieve Comfort and Compliance
See more about how different types of protective eyewear models can not only help protect workers but may also increase the comfort level.
Understanding More About the Hazards of Smelting and Casting
Review some of the hazards encountered during smelting and casting applications, as well as other activities associated with the primary metal manufacturing industries, and the PPE available.
Global Science of Safety Podcast: Respiratory Protection Part 2
Dive deeper into the different types and styles of respirators and concepts such as fit, comfort, and PPE compatibility with part two of this respiratory protection podcast.
Need Help with Solutions for Silica, Respiratory, and Welding Hazards on Your Construction Site? Download Our Free eBook.
This comprehensive guide explores PPE options as well as engineering controls (physical workplace changes) and administrative work
practice controls that should be evaluated first to protect workers from silica hazards.
Manganese: A Welding Fume that may be a Threat to Construction Workers, Welders
Learn more about Manganese that is found in many welding processes in construction and what you can do to help protect workers from this hazard.
Examinetics to be a 3M Preferred Fit Test Service Provider in the United States
Together, 3M and Examinetics are helping U.S. employers and workers improve workplace safety, by helping to ensure that respirators are worn correctly and that respirator fit testing is performed to help achieve compliance.
Exploring the Hazards of Welding and Some Helpful PPE Choices You Can Make
Learn more about what PPE and other measures that can be taken to protect those who engage in important welding and grinding applications.
Have You Considered the Possible Benefits of PPE Standardization?
Standardization can help with establishing a unified corporate compliance program when it comes to health and safety across multiple job sites and locations.