Working together for comfort and performance in metal working industries

As one of the most common applications within metalworking industries, welding and grinding create a range of safety and health hazards such as harmful fumes and particles, arc radiation and noise. Using appropriate PPE helps protect workers. With 3M listening to welders for 50 years, we have been continuously driving more innovations to improve the performance and working life of welders.

Painting and coating applications can result in harmful vapour and particulate inhalation, as well as skin and eye injuries. 3M can help you select the most appropriate PPE solutions to address your specific challenges on the job – from respiratory protection and protective coveralls to protective eyewear and face protection.

Workers in primary metals industries face extreme working conditions. They are exposed to various hazards such as inhalation of vapour and particulates, risk of eye injuries and noise, as well as heat‑related illness. 3M can help you select the most appropriate combination of PPE to help your workers feel safe and comfortable.

Maintenance and repair work – such as servicing equipment, facilities and more – is very common in the metalworking industry. Workers may be exposed to various hazards, including inhalation risks and eye, face, head and hearing hazards. In some cases, these tasks are also carried out at height, so the risks of falling and/or dropping objects must be considered.

From potentially toxic atmospheres to physically hazardous conditions such as extreme temperatures, unstable materials or the risk of falls, confined spaces often present unforeseen challenges. 3M specialists can help you select the appropriate PPE and equipment for confined space entry and rescue.

Falls from height are a leading cause of fatalities in metalworking industries. 3M offers a full range of safety solutions for fall protection, including anchorage connectors, body support, connecting devices, descent and rescue equipment, and dropped‑object prevention.