productYoung Hygienist Award
The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) has awarded the 3M Young Hygienist Award 2014 to 32 year-old Alex Wilson from Dewsbury.
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productRespiratory & personal protection
Scott Safety will be showcasing a range of its latest products at Health & Safety North.
articleDemystifying fit check vs fit test
Evidence suggests that confusion between ‘fit testing’ and ‘fit checking’ Respiratory Protection Equipment (RPE) is not uncommon. Alan McArthur seeks to provide some clarity.
productRegulation reassurance
3M’s Blue Sky Warranty for Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid by 3M provides the fire suppression industry with peace of mind in light of the recent approval of the new EU F-gas Regulation.
articleOpening the health and safety dialogue
Aycliffe is home to one of nine UK manufacturing sites belonging to 3M and is at the forefront of health and safety, with around 90% of its production processes producing respiratory protective equipment for the 3M Personal Safety Division. Martyn Harvey, environmental, health and safety co-ordinator at the site provides an insight into how they have successfully implemented a behavioural safety programme, engaging employees at every level.
productPolymer helps protect workers
A polymer invented by University of Manchester academics is a key component of a new type of sensor that indicates when it is time for a user of industrial respirators to change their organic vapour filter.
productUniversal platform
According to Scott Safety, its new Meridian Fixed Gas Detector is the first truly universal device of its kind.
articleConstructing a safe workplace on site
By George Elliott, technical service engineer at 3M.
newsImproving occupational health
3M has launched a new product to help prevent workers from being exposed to certain harmful organic gases and vapours.
productCPD fire suppression course
3M, the diversified technology company, has become a member of the Construction CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Certification Service.
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