3M Occupational Health & Environmental Safety Group

Solutions Guide

3M Safety
Solutions
for construction

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3M Safety Solutions
We believe that health and safety is first and foremost about safeguarding your workers welfare. Preventing
occupational ill health is a key priority for everyone, particularly in construction where the broad variety of activities
found on site make the industry one of the most hazardous to work in. 3M has not set any limits on helping you
to create a working environment thats safe and sound, and we make it our goal to offer you exceptional Personal
Protective Equipment backed by unrivalled support.

3M Respiratory Protective Equipment

The guide below is designed to help you select the most appropriate respiratory protection for a range of typical construction activities, whilst the rest of
the brochure gives you information on the wide range of PPE and support available from 3M.

Respiratory Protection
Disposable Reusable** Powered Air***
WELDING* HALF OR FULL FACE
FFP1* FFP2* FFP3*
(FFP2) MASK
Earth moving l l
Piling l l
Underpinning l l
Groundwork l l l l l
Demolition l l l l l l
Metal cutting l l l
Metal grinding l l l l l
Welding l l l
Tunnelling l l l l l
Cutting cement/concrete l l l l
Scabbling l l l l l
Shot creting l l l l
Woodworking l l l l
Plastering l l l l l
Tiling l l l l l
Handling loft insulation l l l
Painting (not Isocyanate) l l
Roof felting l l
Road surfacing l l
Timber treating l l
Working with Adhesives/Sealants l l
Working with Low Level Asbestos l l l
Asbestos removal l
* FFP1 disposable respirators for low levels (up to 4x Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL)) of fine dusts and mists. FFP2 for moderate levels (up to 10xWEL) of fine dusts and mists. FFP3 for higher levels (up to 20xWEL) of fine dusts and mists.
** A range of filters is available for these respirators. For selection advice please visit the online 3M Respirator Product Selector at www.3M.com/uk/ohes or call the 3M Health and Safety Helpline on 0870 60 800 60 (UK) or 1 800 320 500 (Ireland).
*** A range of Powered Air Respirators is available. Visit www.3M.com/uk/ohes or call the 3M Health and Safety Helpline on 0870 60 800 60 (UK) or 1 800 320 500 (Ireland).

Dust, cement, chemicals all hazards present on site. 3M has worked hard to understand what makes people use a product. Comfort is critical, so weve
gone far beyond the basic standard requirements and made our products as comfortable as possible, so your workers not only wear them, but want to
wear them.
Fit Testing
In the UK wearers of tight-fitting respirators featured in this guide should be fit tested as required under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
(COSHH). 3M can provide qualitative fit test kits suitable for testing wearers of disposable respirators and half face masks fitted with particle filters. The kits rely
on a taste test to assess the level of fit of the respirator to the wearers face. Two versions are available; FT10 (sweet) and FT30 (bitter). 3M supports the Fit 2 Fit
Accreditation scheme for fit testers, visit www.fit2fit.org

Selecting and specifying the appropriate respiratory protective equipment can seem daunting with so many factors to consider. With our simple
three-stage selection system however, its easy to make sure the disposable respirator you choose is offering the correct levels of protection and comfort
required by your employees.

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 STAGE ONE Which protection factor suits your needs? STAGE TWO Choose a valved or unvalved respirator?
FFP1 FFP2 FFP3 Speciality Benefits of a valved respirator Benefits of a non-valved respirator
Respirators Respirators Respirators Respirators Reduces exhalation effort Lower unit cost
Protection factor APF 4 APF 10 APF 20 APF 4 or 10 Cooler to wear Prevents the wearer from
Typical Low level fine Moderate level Higher level Fine dust/oil or water
Stays comfortable for longer contaminating their environment
applications dust/oil or water fine dust/oil or fine dust/oil or based mists. Options Less likely to mist up eyewear
based mists (hand water based mists water based for metal fume,
sanding, drilling (plastering, cement, mists (hazardous ozone and nuisance
and cutting) sanding and wood powders, biological levels of certain
dust) agents and fibres) gases and vapours
dependent on model 3M
Premium
Easy Identified by Identified by Identified by Protection level can
identification YELLOW straps BLUE straps or RED straps or be identified by the
Respirators
valve lettering valve lettering strap colour or valve
Cup shape
Premium Cup shape
lettering
(8825 & 8835)
Offer enhanced
Classification explained performance and comfort with a
When correctly used by a wearer who has passed a face fit test, an FFP1 respirator should lightweight and off-the-face design.
reduce exposure to airborne particles by a factor of 4, an FFP2 by a factor of 10 and an FFP3
by a factor of 20. 3M Comfort Respirators
Comfort (9300 & 8300 Series)
- Set new benchmarks in
Flat fold wearer comfort to encourage Cup shape
STAGE THREE What style? users to wear their respirators consistently.

Choose from our Classic, Comfort or Premium ranges or a Welding or

Speciality respirator for specific applications. 3M Classic Respirators
Some of our ranges offer a cup-shaped and flat-fold respirator for your Classic (K100 & 8000 Series) - Offer simple and
preference. Flat fold effective protection against dust and mist Cup shape

Disposable Respirators
for protection against dusts
All 3M disposable respirators feature 3M Advanced Electret Filter media which combines highly effective filtering performance
with low breathing resistance for a comfortable wear.

3M K111 Classic Dust/Mist Respirator 3M 8322 Comfort Cup-shaped Valved 3M 8835 Soft Seal Valved
EN149:2001+A1 2009 NR D Dust/Mist Respirator Dust/Mist/Metal Fume Respirator
EN149:2001+A1 2009 NR D EN149:2001+A1 2009 R D
D
 iamond-shaped front allows the respirator to
maintain its shape in hot and humid environments A dvanced Electret filter material helps to breathe A djustable straps for individual fit
S ingle loop strap allows easy adjustment on the easily for more comfortable protection Comfortable, lightweight off the face design
face and head T he shell construction offers added durability Inner face seal for comfort and prolonged use
A vailable in FFP1 FFP2 FFP3 T he cushioned inner lining helps to stay A vailable in FFP2 FFP3
V alved and unvalved versions available comfortable
A vailable in FFP1 FFP2 FFP3

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Reusable Respirators
for protection against dusts and/or gases and vapours*
The 3M Reusable Respiratory Range can be used with a wide range of filters that offer effective protection against gases, vapours and particles.
For prolonged periods of use, half and full face masks by 3M offer exceptional value and quality, with unrivalled comfort with ease of use.

3M 3000 Series Half Mask Respirators 3M 4000 Series Maintenance Free Respirator
EN405: 2002
C
 ompact and lightweight U
 nique design with integral filters 3M 7500 Series Half Masks
EN140:1998
A vailable in two sizes small/medium and E xempt from maintenance requirements of COSHH
S oft pliable face seal for premium comfort
medium/large if disposed off within the month
A djustable head harness giving individual fit
F eatures an elastomeric face seal with a single F our versions offering combined particulate and
gas/vapour protection 3 M Cool Flow Valve reduces heat and moisture
particulate (P2), organic vapour (A1) or combination
build-up
(A1P2) filter R
 esealable bag provides convenient and clean
storage between uses U
 se with 6035 filters for easy, wipe clean P3
particulate protection (APF20)**

* 3M has a range of filters to fit 3M reusable half and full face masks. To find the most suitable filter for your application visit www.3m.co.uk/ohes and click on the
3M Respirators Product Selector or call the Health and Safety Helpline on 0870 60 800 60 (UK) or 1 800 320 500 (Ireland).
** APF = Assigned Protection Factor.

Powered Air Respirators

for protection against dusts and/or gases and vapours
3M manufacture a full range of battery powered and supplied air (air-line) respiratory protective systems. These are available in a simple build your own
modular format or as complete systems depending on user preference. Where multiple items of PPE including respiratory protection are required for
longer time periods, these systems are a comfortable and convenient alternative. Visit www.3M.co.uk/ohes for further information or call the
3M Helpline on 0870 60 800 60 (UK) or 1 800 320 500 (Ireland).

Built with flexibility

to change in the future

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Welding Shields
Comfortable protection for safer welding
3M Speedglas Auto-darkening Welding Shields have been designed to provide lighter weight, while maintaining the performance and protection that
welders need.

3M Speedglas 100 Hard Hat Welding Shield with Auto-Darkening Filter variable 3/8-12
Exceptionally lightweight, but powerful in performance, the new shield offers the premium qualities of the Speedglas
range at an affordable price.

R
 eliable light-to-dark switching (dark shade 8-12).
C
 an be used with most arc welding processes, such as stick (MMA), MIG/MAG, and many TIG applications
C
 omes with the 3M Peltor G3000 Hard Hat, which is one of the lightest hard hats in the market

Head and Face Protection

3M offers a wide range of comfortable helmets with many accesories incorporating 3M Uvicator technology.

3M Peltor G2000 Uvicator Helmet 3M Peltor G2000 Uvicator Helmet with 3M Peltor G2000 Uvicator Helmet with
integrated eyewear mounted earmuffs
P eltor Uvicator technology tells you when its time
to replace your helmet E yewear available in clear, yellow and grey lenses 3 M Optime I, II or III mounted earmuffs available
G
 2000 helmet allows free airflow between the H
 elmet available in different colour options H
 elmet available in different colour options
helmet and its harness
V entilation inlet in the top of the helmet helps to
increase comfort
E xtended edge on the back of the helmet provides
extra protection for the sensitive neck area

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3M Hearing Protective Equipment
Construction sites are noisy places. That is why it is important to ensure your workforce is protected. At 3M we understand that the hearing protection you
choose for your workers must be comfortable, easy to use and reduce noise by just the right amount.
Our online tool lets you input noise levels from your site and suggests the most appropriate solution from our wide range of ear plugs and muffs.

Factors affecting the selection of Hearing Protective Equipment The table below shows the likely noise exposures of some typical
S uitability for the work carried out construction activities.*
C
 ompatibility with other Personal Protective Equipment Activity Likely noise exposure
A bility to communicate (average) LEP,d
E nvironmental factors Blasting 100+
C
 omfort and user preference
Piling Worker 100+
M
 aintenance
W
 earer isolation risks if over-protecting
Digging/scabbling 100
P attern of noise exposure Concrete pouring 97
Shovelling 94
Carpenter 92
Wheeled loader driver 89
Concrete grinding 85+
Sandblasting 85+
83 dB(A) - 93 dB(A)
You must assume you are above the permitted exposure level, Guniting 85+
hearing protection is compulsory.

87 dB(A) - 98 dB(A)
Concrete chipping/drilling 85+
You are above the permitted exposure level, hearing protection is compulsory.
Ideal for high frequency noise. Mill worker crushing 85+
94dB - 105dB(A)
You are above the permitted exposure level hearing protection is compulsory.
Asphalt paving 85
Ideal for high and medium frequency noise.
General labouring work 84
95 dB(A) - 110 dB(A)
You are above the permitted exposure level, hearing protection is compulsory.
Ideal for all frequencies.
Bricklayer 83
*Source: HSE INDG 127 Noise in Construction

3M Noise Indicator
F lashes red when noise levels are above 85dB and
hearing protection is needed
S imple, lightweight, easy-to-use, inexpensive
L ong battery life with rechargeable battery
D
 evice should be worn in a visible area using a
simple clip or lanyard through the top loop.
S ize: 5 cm x 3.6 cm x 1.3 cm
L ightweight: 17g

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3M Hearing Protection
for protection, comfort and ease of use.

3M 1100/1110 Disposable Earplugs 3M E-A-R Express Earplugs 3M E-A-R E-A-RCaps Banded Earplugs
S oft, hypoallergenic foam provides low pressure T he unique pod design allows the foam to S oft, smooth polyurethane cap design
inside the ear compress easily so the plug slides gently into the R
 eusable with replacement pods
S pecial formulation less prone to soak up water ear and expands slowly
3 M Flexicap features hinged headband
in humid environments T he insertion grip makes handling easier allowing for a variety of wearing positions without
S mooth surface helps prevent picking up N
 o roll down required compromising other forms of PPE
unwanted dirt A ttenuation 28dB (SNR) A ttenuation 23dB (SNR)
A ttenuation 37dB (SNR) M
 ade from moisture resistant foam ideal for
hot/humid working conditions

3M E-A-R Ultrafit Earplugs 3M E-A-R Push-Ins Earplugs 3M Peltor Optime I,II,III Earmuff
P remoulded earplugs A gentle push is all it takes for easy, consistent L ightweight providing high wearer comfort
P rovides high level of attenuation fitting T he sealing rings are broad and filled with soft
F its most ear canals F lexible stem allows hygienic insertion plastic foam for the best fit and low contact pressure
A ttenuation 32dB (SNR) T ip is shaped and sized to mould comfortably to A range of attenuation levels available
fit ear canals D
 ielectric version available without visible metal
C
 omfortable and provides excellent fit
N
 o roll down required parts and also Hi-Viz for use on road construction
A ttenuation 38dB (SNR) sites, airports or other high-risk workplaces
N
 eckband, headband, folding and helmet mounted
options available

3M Peltor Lite-Com Basic 3M Peltor Dect-Com Portable Unit 3M Peltor Dect-Com Base Unit
Built-in two-way Communication Headset LDCS1, DCS11 F ull duplex, short range wireless intercom system
C
 ommunication on 8 channels in the PMR 446 MHz W
 orking range about 300 metres extension for effortless and reliable communication with 4 or
band possible to about 600 metres with repeaters 8 portable units in conference
3 8 subchannels allow several user groups to 3 M Peltor J11 Connector works with all H
 igh secrecy by digital transmission
communicate without listening to other groups on 3M Peltor Standard Headsets P ower supply 230 V AC or 9-28 V DC with back-up
the same channel V oice activated transmission, VOX, for blocking battery for temporary power failure
A n electronic voice in the receiver tells you the unwanted ambient sounds, or fully open L ine in / line out connection for external equipment;
settings of the device microphone com. radio, alarm, telephone line etc.
A utomatically switches off when unused to save C
 onversation time up to about 15 hours
the batteries A vailable with PTT button for control of external
equipment connected to the base unit

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3M Eye Protection
With protective eyewear often mandatory on construction sites, its important that it is comfortable to wear for long periods.
3M safety spectacles and goggles include anti-scratch and anti-fog coatings as standard and are designed to be compatible with 3M respiratory
protection reducing the common problem of safety eyewear misting up. Impact protection from low energy, high speed particles. Ultra violet protection
e.g. general site use.

3M 2720 and 2721 Series Classic Line Spectacles 3M Tora Classic Line Safety Spectacles 3M 2840 Comfort Line Spectacles - clear
L ightweight and offers the wearer high levels of E xtremely lightweight at only 22g A djustable temple arms for comfort and optimal fit
comfort together with reliable protection S upplied with an adjustable and easy to attach Integrated browguard for increased protection
S lim nose bridge and flat temples for improved headband C
 hoice of lens options including clear, smoke,
compatibility with other PPE A vailable in 3 lens options: clear, bronze and yellow yellow and indoor/outdoor
S tylish and modern design
A vailable in 2 lens options: clear and grey

3M Solus Comfort Line Safety Spectacles 3M Maxim Comfort Line Safety Spectacles 3M Metaliks Sport Premium Line Safety
Spectacles
P urity of curved lens design provides user with U
 nique aspherical lens for 180 of pure vision
optimal field of vision and coverage of eyes V entilation channel across the lens to minimise F ormable rubber tipped temples for extra comfort
L ightweight at only 23g misting and adjustability
A vailable in six lens options: clear, bronze, yellow, S oft, universal-fit nose bridge and duel-injected C
 urved lens for superior eye coverage and
indoor outdoor, red mirror and blue mirror cushion browguard for extra comfort optimal field of vision
A vailable in four lens options: clear, bronze, indoor A vailable in four lens options: clear, yellow, blue
outdoor, yellow. mirror and grey
A lso available in welding version IR 3.0 + IR 5.0

3M LED Light Vision Premium Line 3M 2800 Series Safety Goggles 3M Fahrenheit Comfort Line Safety Goggles
Safety Spectacles
M
 odern slim design combined with excellent field S oft PVC crystal frame with a wide support area all
E quipped with adjustable ultra-bright LED with long of vision around the face to enhance comfort
battery life (over 50 hours)
A vailable in either sealed (for additional protection C
 an be worn in combination with prescription
F rame has rubber temples and rubber nose pads against fine particles and gases) or indirect glasses, particulate respirator or a half mask
for extra comfort ventilated designs (for improved air circulation and S pecial helmet attachment model available to use
P olycarbonate anti-fog lens protects against UV and reduced fogging in hot / humid conditions) with 3M Peltor G3000 Helmet.
impact at extreme temperatures. P olycarbonate or acetate lens options A vailable in ventilated polycarbonate lens option
Ideal for lighting a dark zone while protecting your and non ventilated acetate lens option
eyes and having hands-free for working
H
 eadlights available as a separate item

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3M Protective Coveralls
3M has a select range of high quality stylish Protective Coveralls offering breathable comfort and protection you can rely on. The range provides peace of
mind for effective use and protection against most industrial hazards.
Core 3M Features - All the products of the range comprise the following features
E lasticated hood, waist and ankles for convenient safe wear and freedom of movement
T wo-way zip with resealable flap for extra convenience and protection from contaminants
R
 einforced gusset for increased robustness
K nitted cuffs for increased wearer comfort
A nti-static
N
 o components made from silicone or natural rubber latex
S izes: from M to XXL

3M 4530 Protective Coverall Type 5/6 3M 4540 Protective Coverall Type 5/6 3M 4565 Protective Coverall Type 4/5/6,
Breathable Comfort for all day Combined Performance and Comfort Extra Protection and Durability
V ery breathable material for reduced heat stress L aminated microporous material offering excellent Improved laminated microporous material offers
and comfortable wear, yet providing excellent robustness and low linting properties excellent robustness and low linting properties
protection against hazardous dusts and liquid B
 reathable back panel for improved air circulation T aped seams for better protection and durability
chemical splashes (type 5/6) and reduced heat stress E xcellent protection against hazardous, liquid
F lame retardant index 1/0 when used over an index E xcellent protection against hazardous dusts chemical splashes and sprays (type 4/5/6)
2 or 3 fire retardant material (including particulate radioactive contamination) C
 olour - white with red seams
C
 olour Blue and liquid chemical splashes (type 5/6)
T riple panel hood for better fit and comfort
C
 olour White

Breathable
comfort and
protection you can rely on

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Other Products available from 3M
High Visibility
Often, the safety of workers comes down to being seen, especially in the dark. Being hit by a moving vehicle
is the third most common cause of injury in the construction sector. It is vital that workers wear reflective
clothing offering maximum instant visibility and incorporating reflective components from a reputable manufacturer.
3M Scotchlite Reflective Materials provide brilliant reflection in vehicle headlights, ensuring construction workers are easily
visible to drivers, so reducing the risk of accidents.

3M offers a range of reflective materials that:

Are EN471 compliant
Provide consistently high levels of brightness through 360
Are comfortable and light in weight
Are easy to store and fold
Are cost effective

For use on high visibility garments worn on construction sites, 3M provides:

Scotchlite reflective material 8725 a high durability, heat applied transfer film that forms a comfortable integral part of the garment.
S cotchlite reflective materials 8910, 8925, 9910 and 9920 sew on fabrics offering different levels of durability and wash
temperatures.
Scotchlite reflective material High Gloss 7180 incorporating micro prismatic technology for a differentiated look.

3M Sorbents
3M sorbents can be used in a wide variety of applications ranging from simple maintenance to emergency spill clean-up. Sorbents
help ensure your workplace is kept clean and safe and reduce damage to the environment.
Some can be used for general maintenance applications while others are designed to handle petroleum or
chemical spills and clean-up.
3 M Maintenance Sorbents ideal for absorbing oil and other industrial fluids cleanly, safely and efficiently.
3 M Oil Sorbents for absorbing oil not water. Being hydrophobic (repels water) they are ideal for absorbing oil from
areas where water may also be present.
3 M Chemical Sorbents are the ideal solution for hazardous spill control. They provide very high absorption capacities
and are suitable for absorbing a very wide range of liquids even aggressive acids and alkalis.

3M Safety-Walk Antislip Surfacing

Antislip surfacing offers a full range of floor level safety products to minimise risk in many industrial applications. Our antislip surfaces reduce slip, trip and
fall accident rates helping to keep down compensation claims and insurance premiums
General Purpose Grade
A brasive particles bonded by a tough, durable polymer to a dimensionally stable plastic film to provide an effective antislip surface in most
shoe traffic applications.

Coarse Grade
L arge abrasive particles bonded by a tough, durable polymer to a dimensionally stable plastic film to provide an effective antislip surface in
most shoe traffic applications.

Conformable Grade
Abrasive particles bonded by a tough, durable polymer to an aluminium foil to conform to irregular surfaces

For further advice, information and technical support about the 3M safety range of protective equipment, simply contact 3M Health and Safety through our dedicated
helpline or on our website. 3M Health and Safety Helpline 0870 60 800 60 (UK) 1 800 320 500 (Ireland) 3M Health and Safety Online www.3M.co.uk/ohes

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Help and support
Need advice?
For advice, information and technical support about the 3M range of personal protective equipment,
Clever thinking simply contact our dedicated Health and Safety helpline to talk to one of our specialists.
at work S pecialist support on all aspects of 3M PPE from selection to fitting and training
3M Health & Safety Helpline
Monday - Friday 9 to 5 T echnical Bulletins on many hazard topics (e.g. asbestos)
0870 60 800 60 UK
1 800 320 500 IRELAND 1 G
 uidance on regulatory issues (e.g. COSHH Compliance, fit testing)

Training Tools
3M Hearing Protection
Help educate your workforce on the need for PPE and the importance of its correct usage by using
HOW SHOULD HEARING PROTECTORS BE SELECTED ? THE 3M RANGE OF HEARING PROTECTION. ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEW NOISE DIRECTIVE? KEY DEFINITIONS More than Safety

our handy tools:- When selecting hearing protectors you should take into
account both the level of noise youre exposed to and your
working environment in order to provide the optimum level of n Disposable Ear Plugs
EAR PLUgS

n Passive ear muffs

EAR MUFFS Decibel = Unit of measurement, represents size of pressure variation.
Attenuation = Effective protection level
Octave Band = An octave is a jump of 8 notes of the piano. An octave
protection. For long term exposure
represents a doubling of the frequency. The audio frequency range is usually
3M 1430 Passive Ear Muffs 3M 1435 Standard Ear Muffs
regarded as extending from 63 Hz octave band to the 8000 Hz octave band.
Whatever hearing protector is chosen, it must be worn all the The versatile economical ear muff High quality at an affordable price

F itting Videos for most 3M respirators

3M 1120 and 1130 (corded) 3M 1100, 1110 and 1100 DS Speech frequencies usually lie in the range of 500 Hz to 4000 Hz.
time the wearer is exposed to workplace noise. Not using a Ear Plugs Disposable Foam Ear Plugs
hearing protector even for a few minutes, greatly reduces The high comfort choice Your standard solution for C-weighting = Includes frequencies from 63 Hz to 8000 Hz in the overall sound
performance and comfort level measurement.
hearing protection and can result in hearing damage over AttEnuAtio
n:
AttEnuAtio
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a period of time. 23dB (SnR) 25dB (SnR) A-weighting = Represents how the human ear interprets sound. It discounts
n: n: very low and very high frequencies.
AttEnuAtio AttEnuAtio

D
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34dB (SnR) 31dB (SnR) Octave Band Method = Uses attenuation data in each frequency range to
3M 1440 Premium Ear Muffs 3M 1445 High Attenuation calculate the total sound level at the ear
The premium quality, high comfort Ear Muffs
ear muff Designed for use where high noise SNR = Simplified Noise Reduction provides an estimate of the overall level of
levels are present. protection a device can offer.
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n: n: sound level at ear which is widely accepted amongst safety professionals.
AttEnuAtio AttEnuAtio
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REMEMBER tHESE CRitERiA wHEN yOU CHOOSE yOUR The 3M 1261 (uncorded) Ear Plugs
n: selection, use and care of hearing protectors in the workplace.
HEARiNg PROtECtiON : and 3M 1271 (corded) Ear Plugs AttEnuAtio
Reusable Ear Plugs are convenient, 25dB (SnR) n Helmet/ear muffs kit EU OSHA = The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work.
Hearing protection must be correctly selected and fitted.

S afety Awareness Videos (Respiratory, Hearing, Sorbents)

easy to use and comfortable to wear
Ensure that the protector has the right level of attenuation for 3M 1450 Helmet Mounted Ear Muffs n:
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NEW!
A range of posters in Polish, aimed at highlighting the risks migrant construction
workers are potentially posing to their health by failing to deploy appropriate hearing and
respiratory protection.

PPE Selection Select the right 3M Respirator

Our handy tools will help you with selection of the right PPE for the job. Construction
Earth moving
FFP1 FFP2 FFP3 Welding Gas/Vapour

4279
Piling 4279
Underpinning 4279

P rinted selection guides and posters

Groundwork
Demolition
Metal Cutting
Metal Grinding
Welding/Riveting
Tunnelling
Cement/Concrete dust

O
 nline respirator and hearing protection selector tools at www.3M.co.uk/ohes
Scabbling
Shot creting
Woodworking
Plastering
Tiling
Loft insulation
Painting (not two pack) 4251-4279
Roof felting 4251-4279
Road surfacing 4251-4279
Creosoting 4251-4279
Timber treatment 4251-4279
Adhesives/Sealants 4251-4279
Brick treatments 4251-4279

8710E 8810 8835 9925 4251

8812 8822 9332 9928 4279

9310 9320

9312 9322

3M Health & Safety Helpline

All of these materials are available free of charge from the

3M Health and Safety Helpline (details above)

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