3M Workplace Safety News & Press Releases

3M has announced the winners of its 29th annual Occupational Health and Safety Scholarship program, which recognizes outstanding students pursuing a graduate degree in occupational health and safety or industrial hygiene.

3M E-A-Rfit Dual-Ear Validation System measures a worker’s Personal Attenuation Rating with science-based, quantitative testing and helps employers identify the most appropriate hearing protection

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

New airflow rate options and contoured design improves comfort and performance. 3M has released in the United States its most advanced, versatile, powered air respiratory solution yet. The new 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 represents an evolution of technology.

3M™ PELTOR™ is proud to introduce the 3M™ PELTOR™ Intrinsically Safe MT Headset Series to better serve the communication needs in the Oil, Gas and Chemical industries.

It is a very exciting time within 3M Personal Safety Division, as we work hard to combine Capital Safety Fall Protection channel organization with 3M PSD’s U.S. Channel.

We are extremely excited to bring to you one of the biggest product launches in the protective eyewear category in years. Scotchgard™ Anti-Fog Coating Technology brings higher performance to safety eyewear.

We are very excited to be launching what is the newest auto-darkening filter 3M™ Speedglas™ has to offer. The Auto-Darkening Filter 9100XXi is a welders window to a new world, This new lens will provide more realistic color and detail, which will help your customers weld, grind and see their finishes with greater precision.

3M Personal Safety Division is pleased to announce the introduction of a 3M(TM) Protective Coverall 4570, effective October 30, 2015.

3M Personal Safety Division is proud to introduce the 3M™ Stacked Lens Assembly FF-400-18, effective October 30, 2015.

3M Personal Safety Division is proud to introduce the first Organic Vapor Cartridge with an End-of-Service-Life Indicator (ESLI), effective October 30, 2015.

Effective August 2015, 3M™ Personal Safety Division is proud to introduce the 3M™ E-A-R™ Skull Screws™ Metal Detectable* Communication Ear Tips for the food and beverage industry.

Effective August 2015, 3M is excited to be launching the new 3M™ One Touch™ Pro Earplug Dispenser (391-0000). This will replace the existing One Touch™ Dispenser (391-1000) that we have been selling for years.

3M Signature Products are 3M's most requested Personal Safety products developed over 40 years of safety leadership, making it easy to select proven safety solutions for your workforce.

3M completed the sale of its global Static Control business to Desco Industries, Inc. on January 2, 2015.