3M Safety Stories

When it comes to worker safety, effective communication in busy or noisy workplaces is key, as is the use of PPE. However, when communication is hindered by hearing and respiratory protection devices that are often removed to converse, the potential health effects are of great concern. So, what is the solution?

Asbestos - Future of Asbestos in Australia.

The STEM Struggle.

Every year, over 1,200 people are killed and another 35,000 are seriously injured on Australian roads. National Road Safety Week, an annual initiative created by the SARAH Group honours those who have lost their lives on our roads and pledges to make them safer by highlighting the impact of road trauma and ways we can all work to reduce it.

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Work-related eye injuries are more common than we think. Every day, worldwide, workers suffer from eye injuries that can carry significant consequences that severely impact one's quality of life. Learn how wearing the appropriate safety eyewear can prevent the majority of recorded injuries.

Fentanyl Risks for First Responders.

Fall Arrest vs Fall Restraint in Fall Protection.

Spill Control in the Workplace.

Hearing Protection Device Ratings.

Fall Protection - Anchor Points.

Driving a vehicle requires your full attention. Failure to clearly see and obey traffic signs can have drastic consequences…they can even be even fatal! The significance of highly visible road signage cannot be undervalued as a primary road safety tool.

Whether you need to strip, clean or polish your flooring, one of the most important elements in floor care are floor pads. Understanding what makes a good sustainable floor pad serves to increase productivity and leads to cost savings while ensuring clean, safe and beautiful floors.

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When it comes to using tight-fitting respirators, facial hair can be your worst enemy, causing contaminants to travel directly into your lungs. Learn more about what you need to know when it comes to respirators and facial hair to protect you and/or your workers from respiratory disease.

What is an Exposure Standard?

Welding Fume: A Known Carcinogen.

Fall Protection - Engineered Systems.

Connected Roads.

Indoor Air Quality.

While fall protection is a complicated issue, there are basic rules and principles that need to be understood and followed to avoid the countless injuries and deaths due to falls from height.

During National Safe Work Month learn more about Hearing Protection, a moment is all it takes.

Over 5% of the world’s population have a disabling hearing loss. Unfortunately, once permanent damage is done, there are no medical treatments or hearing aids that can restore normal hearing.

From environmental disasters and pandemics to terrorism, the time and nature of your next crisis is unknown. The steps you take today could make all the difference tomorrow Be ready for when “What If?” becomes “What Now?”

Accidents happen. Vehicles come out of nowhere. That’s why we challenge some of our best scientists and engineers to help improve roadway visibility and safety.

3M has expanded its family of respirators to include the 3M™ Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500 Series.

Nanotechnology. Applied to helping take the guesswork out of cartridge change.

Finding the right protective gear can be a challenge. That’s why we’re proud to welcome the knowledgeable people and reliable products of Scott Safety to the 3M team.

ACT Child Safety Program Takes Out Top Road Safety Prize.

Respiratory Protective Equipment Selection – Part 1.

Hearing Protector Device Selection – Part 2.

Scholarship winners receive support and training for their academic achievements. The 3M program recognizes outstanding student pursuing a graduate degree in occupational health and safety or industrial hygiene.

Reusable respirator with convenient quick latch recognized for ground-breaking design. 3M has been selected as a Red Dot “Best of the Best” Product Design 2015 award winner for its Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500QL Series.

Lightweight, easy-to-use full body harness enhanced stain and water resistant webbing. The protectant is applied to the fibers of the new Economy Harness webbing to help repel liquids and prevent stains.

Compromised night vision, fatigue and impaired drivers all contribute to making driving at night more dangerous than at any other time of the day.

SafeWork NSW 2017-2022 Hazardous Chemical Exposures Reduction Strategy.

Your hearing is precious and fragile, damage your hearing and life may never sound the same.

Many companies overlook the importance of personal fall arrest systems, but even more fail to address systems designed to keep tools from falling. However, what goes up must come down.

How are Australian Standards Developed and Reviewed?

Who are Standards Australia and What Do They Do?

Find out about the physics of retroreflectivity, why luminance is an important performance measurement for signs, how angularity affects sign visibility, and what defines ASTM sheeting types.

During National Safe Work Month learn more about Respiratory Protection, a moment is all it takes.

Asbestos – What Is It and What Can It Do to You?

Asbestos – Where Was It Used and Where Is It Found Today?

During National Safe Work Month learn more about slips, trips and falls, a moment is all it takes.

Despite improvements in traffic safety over the past decade, several current trends reduce the ability of traffic signs to provide guidance and safety—making signs that return more light to drivers more important than ever.

According to the Federal Highway Administration, (FHWA) fully half of all traffic fatalities occur at night, even though the nighttime hours account for only a quarter of total vehicle miles driven.

3M invested ten years and tens of millions of dollars looking for ways to help make nighttime driving safer. The result is 3M Full Cube Technology.

Why do fluorescent colors appear so different?

Experience nighttime demonstrations of sign, pavement marking and work zone materials for roadway safety.

Respiratory Protective Equipment Selection – Part 2.

Australasia’s premier road safety award recognising exemplary innovation and effectiveness to save lives and injuries on roads has been awarded to a project delivered by the Queensland Government.

3M stamark is now available in Pre-Cut Symbols and Legends that can be easily installed while delivering high visibility guidance for both temporary and permanent applications.

For many years traffic signs have been made by methods such as screen printing and multi coloured layering. While these traditional manufacturing methods are still commonly used effectively today, 3M is proud to offer an innovative third option through digital printing solutions using the Durst printer.

Employees at BHP Billiton Mt Arthur Coal located in NSW’s Hunter Valley are always looking for a sign to point them in the right direction, particularly when it’s dark outside and visibility is reduced.

The New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) has commissioned a new trial of 3M’s Stamark Orange Temporary Tape in an effort to improve driver navigation and safety through work zones. The product will be trialled throughout 2014 in Auckland from January over a 6km stretch across the three northbound lanes on Upper Harbour Highway to Greville Road during road upgrades and modifications...

A Queensland mining project, the Hay Point Expansion Stage 3 (HPX3) Project, has won the prestigious 3M-ACRS Diamond Road Safety Awards at this year’s Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) conference in Adelaide. The BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) Team won the accolade last night at the ACRS...

On 19 September, the 3M Traffic Safety Team held a technology and demonstration session in Canberra, providing road owners, operators, engineers and emergency services in the region a chance to see firsthand, the latest developments and performance of 3M retroreflective technologies and cost-effective applications designed to improve road safety. The event was held at the Queanbeyan Transport Industries.

On 4 September, the 3M Traffic Safety Team held a technology and demonstration session in Christchurch, providing road owners, operators and engineers in the region a chance to see firsthand, the latest developments and performance of 3M retroreflective technologies and cost-effective applications designed to improve road safety. The event was held at the Air Force Museum.

Bound for the USA... The 2015 Winner of New Zealand’s prestigious 3M Traffic Safety Innovation Award was recently announced at the IPENZ conference in Chritchurch. The winner of the award went to Paul Durdin and Dale Harris of Abbey Transpotation Consultants read more.

3M recently hosted its latest key Technology & Demonstration Evening for the traffic safety community in Launceston, designed to showcase the latest, cost-effective solutions being developed to improve road safety. A 3M technology presentation was held at the Country Club, Launceston Tasmania, which was followed by a lap around Symmons Plains race track that showed 3M solutions in traffic safety signs, line marking.

Like no material you’ve ever seen before, 3M’s 7930 series combines prismatic performance and durability with the easy-handling characteristics of beaded sheeting —all with a surprisingly bright, visually uniform appearance that makes it ideal for a variety of applications such as safety traffic and commercial signage applications.

3M-ACRS award is Australasia’s premier road safety award recognising exemplary innovation and effectiveness to save lives and injuries on roads. The awards ceremony was held on the 13th November 2014 and was presented by the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency Sir Peter Cosgrove. The ceremony was attended by over 250 of Australasia’s foremost road safety professionals and advocates.

3M Australia is excited to announce the release of the 3830 series, High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheeting for roadwork signs. This series is now available in white, yellow and fluorescent orange.

Bound for the USA... The 2013 Winner of New Zealand’s prestigious 3M Traffic Safety Innovation Award was recently announced at the Institute of Professional Engineer’s (IPENZ) Group Conference in Dunedin. Brian Ward won the 3M award on behalf of Timaru District Council, Invercagill City Council and Dunedin City Councils.

After three highly successful years, we are pleased to invite entries for the 2014 Award. The winner will receive a trip to America’s leading road safety conference (ATSSA) in the USA and visit 3M Headquarters in Minnesota. Don’t miss out… entries close on Friday, 15 August 2014.