It is important that as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is developed, manufacturers aim beyond the minimum requirements of European Test Standards and give great consideration to the needs and physical characteristics of the wearer.
At 3M we believe in ‘personal’ safety and the importance of assessing that each item of PPE is right for the individual. In this webinar, 3M Technical Services Engineer Alan McArthur discuessed assessing the effectiveness of the PPE selected and validation for the individual.
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events through our contact form.
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Powered and supplied air respirators are often seen as a more complex choice; in this webinar 3M demonstrates how they can bring benefits across many different industries. Technical Services Engineer Alan McArthur discussed:
- Reasons to choose powered and supplied air respirators
- Solving common workplace problems through the use of powered and supplied air
- Simplified selection of powered and supplied air respirators
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events through our contact form.
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Many workplaces encounter a number of different chemical hazards and implementing appropriate controls can be daunting. This webinar aims to give practical advice to anyone who has identified chemical hazards in the workplace. In this webinar we discovered:
- How the risk of exposure to chemical hazards might be assessed
- How to identify control measures
- How to select suitable and adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Which topics to include in a good training course
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events.
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Once you’ve selected your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) how do know it’s doing what you intended? In this webinar Alan discussed:
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Methods of validating your PPE Selection, including:
- Using the 3M EAR-Fit Validation System to generate a Personal Attenuation Rating for ear plugs.
- Face fit testing methods used to assess the fit of tight fitting respirators.
- Biological monitoring.
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Methods of assessing and auditing
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Monitoring accidents and near misses
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events.
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The selection of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) can sometimes seem daunting. In this webinar, 3M Technical Services Engineer Alan McArthur explained a straightforward approach to the selection of RPE in the workplace, which coverd:
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The importance of identifying and assessing hazards
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The selection of adequate and suitable RPE
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Points to cover in your RPE programme
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Training considerations
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events.
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The menu:
- Starter - Identifying hazards in the food industry
- Main course - Selecting suitable and adequate PPE
- Dessert - Training in the use of PPE
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events.
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This webinar offered a unique insight into noise and its effects in the workplace. It will be of particular interest to those wanting to get to grips with implementing a successful hearing conservation programme. Technical Services Engineer Sarah Broadbent discussed how to:
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Identify and measure noise
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Select Hearing Protective Equipment
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Care for and maintain Hearing Protective Equipment
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Implement a hearing conservation programme
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events.
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Powered and supplied air respirators are often seen as a more complex choice; in this webinar 3M demonstrates how they can benefit many different industries. Technical Services Engineer Alan McArthur discussed:
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Reasons to choose powered and supplied air respirators
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Solving common workplace problems through the use of powered and supplied air
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Simplified selection of powered and supplied air respirators
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events.
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People are increasingly aware of the need to protect themselves from light hazards such as UV in their leisure time; but is there the same awareness in the workplace? 3M, with their continual product development and broad portfolio of PPE are well placed to help you.
In this webinar Sarah discussed:
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Light hazards including visible, artificial, ultraviolet and infrared light
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Potential health effects to the eye
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Protective Eyewear lens coatings and colours
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UV degradation of plastics
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events.
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There are many detection instruments on the market, how do you know when and what to use?
In this webinar Sarah discussed:
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When do you need to conduct personal and environment monitoring
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Types and relevancy of equipment
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A practical guide to using equipment and interpreting results
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Using the results to implement appropriate controls
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events.
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In this webinar PPE Specialists Alan and Sarah discussed the issues of wearing PPE in the workplace.
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What is non compliance and how can it be identified
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Understanding the reason behind this
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Selecting PPE that will be worn
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Points to consider to improve compliance
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events.
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Skin disease is one of the top three causes of occupational ill health.
This webinar aims to give practical advice to anyone who has identified skin hazards in their workplace
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How skin hazards can be identified in the workplace
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How the risk of exposure to skin hazards might be assessed
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Control measures and the selection of suitable and adequate protective clothing
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Topics good training might include
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events.
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There are numerous hazards associated with electric arc welding. 3M understands your need to protect your welders. This webinar specifically addresses:
- Respiratory hazards
- Optical hazards
- Role of 3M PPE in reducing exposure to welding hazards
- How to improve the comfort and productivity or welders
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events.
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Fit testing is legal requirement for all tight fitting respirators and a challenge across many industries. This webinar aims to give practical advice to anyone who is implementing a fit testing programme.
In this webinar Alan discussed:
- When and why to fit test
- Fit testing methods and fundamentals
- A practical guide to fit testing including hints and tips
- How to handle failures
- Judging competence to fit test and the Fit2Fit accreditation scheme
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events.
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This webinar puts occupational asthmagens in the spotlight. Occupational asthmagens exist in a broad range of industries and are capable of causing an irreversible allergic reaction in the respiratory system. They include substances such as flour, isocyanates and wood dust. 3M will highlight common asthmagens, their health effects and give practical guidance on Personal Protective Equipment. The relevant legislation and HSE guidance will be summarised and there will be a chance for questions and discussion.
This webinar was hosted by Alan McArthur. Alan works for the technical service group of 3M Occupational Health and Environmental Safety. He specialises in the selection and use of respiratory protective equipment and welding protective equipment. Alan has worked for 3M OH&ES for 12 years with the last 8 being in technical service advising customers and 3M sales and marketing teams. He writes articles on PPE and has spoken at many health and safety seminars. He recently worked with the BSIF and HSE to generate educational material for their Clean Air? Take Care! Campaign.
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events.
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People are increasingly aware of the need to protect themselves from the sun in their leisure time; but is there the same awareness in the workplace? Light hazards including visible, artificial, ultraviolet and infrared light can present potential hazards to the eyes and skin. 3M, with their continual product development and broad portfolio of PPE are well placed to help you.
This webinar was hosted by Sarah Broadbent. Sarah has been working for 3M for four years. She specialises in noise and hearing protection. Her past experience in the construction and pharmaceutical industry places Sarah in a great position to help train customers on their requirements for personal protective equipment.
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events.
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In this webinar 3M will gave an overview of skin hazards in the workplace; from what the potential hazards are to the different levels of protection available from chemical protective clothing. With focus on how the correct products can be selected to protect the worker and form part of a wider health and safety strategy.
This webinar was hosted by Jenn Raymond. Jenn joined 3M in 2008 and has a Master's degree in Chemistry from the University of Surrey. Jenn specialises in protective clothing but also has experience of legislation and hazards across the 3M PPE portfolio.
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events through our contact form.
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People are increasingly aware of the need to protect themselves from the sun in their leisure time; but is there the same awareness in the workplace? Light hazards including visible, artificial, ultraviolet and infrared light can present potential hazards to the eyes and skin. 3M, with their continual product development and broad portfolio of PPE are well placed to help you.
This webinar was hosted by Sarah Broadbent. Sarah has been working for 3M for four years. She specialises in noise and hearing protection. Her past experience in the construction and pharmaceutical industry places Sarah in a great position to help train customers on their requirements for personal protective equipment.
This webinar is available as a recording. If you would like a copy, please request one here or register to receive details of future events.
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