3M Safety Stories

Asbestos – Asbestos Removal.

May 26

3M™ Digital Oral Care Unveils New True Definition Scanner

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The Toolbox talk is the ideal medium to promote safe work practices and assists in minimising workplace accidents and injury. Learn more about the importance of toolbox talks, why they matter and how to conduct them with your team, with tips from our downloadable SafeTea Toolbox kit.

To Slip or Not to Slip.

Impulse Noise Hearing Protection.

When & Why, Replacing RPE Filters.

Who are the AIOH?

Driving is all about independence. However, as we age, our ability to process information, reaction times and visual acuity is generally diminished. How old is too old to drive and what can be done to improve road safety for this growing segment of drivers?

Exposure Monitoring - Part 1.

Exposure Monitoring - Part 2.

Real-Time & Video Exposure Monitoring.

What is the OHS Body of Knowledge?

Health & Safety in Design.

Rules & Procedures.

Asbestos in Soil.

Naturally Occurring Asbestos.

Loose-Fill Asbestos.

Globally, approximately 1.35 million lives are cut short as a result of a road traffic crash, with many more suffering non-fatal injuries. Black spots on our roads contribute to numerous accidents, injuries and deaths. Learn how science can turn black spots into bright spots through retroreflectivity, to help save lives.

Managing Heat Stress - Part 1.

Radar-based intersection collision avoidance system takes out top road safety award.

From potentially toxic atmospheres to physically hazardous conditions, confined spaces present some of the most challenging working environments with unseen challenges that can be a death trap in waiting. The failure to understand confined space operations and rescue and retrieval methods can place workers at significant risk.

Managing Heat Stress - Part 2.

What is occupational hygiene? Occupational Hygienists examine workplaces to identify conditions and circumstances that can cause harm. If hazards exist, they apply their expertise to control it, ensuring that everybody goes home from work just as healthy as when they arrived.

Coal Dust - Part 1.

Coal Dust - Part 2.

Head Protection.

Eye & Face Protection.

Workplace Health Monitoring.

Diesel Particulate Matter - Part 1.

Diesel Particulate Matter - Part 2.

Lead in the Workplace.

Respiratory Protective Equipment
Care and Maintenance.

Bushfires and Respiratory Protection - Part 1.

Exposure Standard Review Process - Part 1.

Hearing protection fit testing is considered best practice when it comes to hearing conservation programmes. Do you know what to look out for before investing in a fit test system for your workplace? In this article, we’ve listed the top 10 questions to ask before making a purchase.

Property Risk - Part 1.

Property Risk - Part 2.

Engineered stone & silica - Part 2.

As we work towards zero deaths on our roads, the visibility of markings both day and night, in all weather conditions, is critical. Learn how the use of the appropriate roadway markings can minimise the risk of crashes and fatalities.

Surgical masks versus respirators.

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation.

With social distancing the new normal, how can workers communicate effectively in busy and noisy industrial environments? Learn how the use of hearing protection, equipped with wireless communications technology, can help workers communicate from a safe distance.

Ionising radiation.

Cooling towers.

Fall protection body harnesses.

This year marks 10 years since the 3M-ACRS Diamond Road Safety Award was founded. This prestigious industry award is about recognizing and rewarding innovative road safety initiatives that have delivered improved road safety. Make your submission today.

RPE protection factors.

Non-ionising radiation.

Confined spaces present some of the most demanding working environments with unseen challenges that can be a death trap in waiting. Join us for our confined space safety solutions webinar and walk away with some unique insights into confined spaces to help deepen your expertise and understanding. Learn more about the webinar and register to take part.

Most Workplace eye injuries can be avoided by wearing the correct eye protection. Learn more about what you need to take into consideration when selecting protective eyewear, a simple precaution for a lifetime of good vision.

Safety management systems.

Introducing the next generation of push-to-fit earplugs, the first fully washable foam earplug and the first with an attenuation rating for a new one-hand insertion method. Learn more about 3M™ E-A-R™ Flexible Fit Earplugs, hearing protection simplified.

Fall protection connectors.

WorkSafe NZ work-related health strategy.

Conducting a respirator fit test - Part 1.

Conducting a respirator fit test - Part 2.

Fall protection connectors provide the crucial link between the user's harness and the anchorage point. In this article, we look at personal self-retracting lifelines versus shock absorbing lanyards, the differences between them and how they affect fall clearances.

Local exhaust ventilation - Part 1.

Recognize the hazard. Know the facts. Know your rights. Take action.

For workers, 3M knows what it takes to keep your environment—and the people in it—cool and safe, even in the hottest conditions.

Precautions after a natural disaster are necessary, but they don’t have to be overwhelming. Help protect yourself from health and safety hazards while cleaning up after the storm.

Stay connected and stay safe with sound reduction and communications solutions from 3M.

Once it’s been established that there is a requirement to work at height a full body harness is one of the most crucial elements of someone’s personal protective equipment (PPE).

Any loss of life on our roads is one too many, every driver, rider and pedestrian deserves the right to come home safely. Together with your expertise we can make a difference and save more lives as we work towards zero fatalities on our roads.