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Let's focus on what's important
While maintaining the health and safety of healthcare workers has always been essential, your staff are more concerned than ever about their health and safety on the job.
With today's changing expectations, you need a partner you can count on—3M.
Your staff, patients and facility all benefit from implementing a comprehensive health and safety program
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For your staff- Help reduce risk of exposure
- Help improve employee engagement and morale
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For your patients- Help ensure quality of care
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For your facility- Help foster resiliency
- Help maintain productivity
Respirators, protective eyewear & goggle options for common hazards
Workers in healthcare facilities may encounter a broad range of hazards, requiring a variety of PPE to help protect them so that they can provide care, support care delivery and maintain facility operations. 3M is here to provide guidance on potential hazards that may pose risks for workers and help with selection and use of different types of PPE in healthcare environments.
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Direct patient carePotential hazards may include:
- bloodborne pathogens
- bacteria or viruses transmitted via droplets or airborne particles
- performing aerosol generating procedures on patients with suspected or confirmed infectious disease
View our online catalogue for product options for healthcare settings:
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Hazardous drug handlingPotential hazards may include:
- cytotoxic medications, anesthetic agents, anti-viral agents, and others
- liquids, particulates, vapors and chemicals used to neutralize HD residues or spills
View our online catalogue for product options for healthcare settings:
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Disinfection and chemical useExposure to potential hazards may include:
- disinfectants and other chemical liquids
- gases
- vapors
- particulates (for some uses)
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The 3M science of safety: protecting people, improving lives
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Health & Safety Knowledge3M has a deep knowledge of workplace hazards combined with an understanding of occupational standards and regulations related to worker safety.
Access our free tools to help establish and run a successful workplace Respiratory Protection Program.
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Respirator Fit KnowledgeFit is individual – no face is the same, so a respirator model fits different people differently.
A respirator must be able to provide adequate protection for the individual wearer. It cannot help to protect the wearer if there is a leak between the respirator and the wearer’s face.
Click to access our free resources on respirator fit and fit testing:
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Training & EducationFrom digital learning modules to in person onsite training support, 3M offers a suite of technical resources regarding best practices and alignment to standards and regulations.
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Standards and Regulatory AdvancementQuality is critical when it comes to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
3M has a team of experts dedicated to advancing standards and regulations that are focussed on helping to improve workers safety and health globally.
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Training and education information for respiratory protection
Information to help train and educate your team, created by 3M product application specialist and trainers.
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Mask vs. RespiratorIn both function and fit, surgical masks and disposable respirators are very different from each other.
Learn more about the differences.
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Respirator selectionThere are many different types of respirators, and it is essential to select a product that offers adequate protection against the airborne hazards identified in your risk assessment.
Choosing the right respirator can be challenging. Follow our 3-step guide to help reduce your workers’ exposure to hazardous airborne particles in the workplace.
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Respirator fit and fit testingFind more information on fit testing your team, qualitative and quantitative fit testing, and the importance of respirator fit.
