From foundries to wood working, workers in many industries require protection from airborne particles and mists. Sweeping, sanding, grinding, sawing, bagging, welding – each creates a unique set of conditions, especially given environmental considerations such as heat and humidity. 3M’s wide selection of filtering facepiece respirators helps you match the respirator to your environment. 3M uses a variety of innovative technologies and features to help you meet your protection and comfort needs. They are all NIOSH 42 CFR 84.

The selestion of respiratory protection equipment follows a basic 3M four-step method:

• Indentify the hazards-dust, metal fume, gas, vapour etc
• Assess the Risk-assess the hazards levels against safety standards and consider other protection-skin, eye and body.
• Select the right respirator-disposable, reusable half mask, full face, powered, supplied-air.
• Train in fitting and Use-to optimise respiratory protection.

Features:

• Lightweight and comfortable
• Adjustable noseclips
• Variety of strap types
• Variety of strap attachments ( Stapled, welded, adjustable buckle)
• Some available with carbon filter material for nuisance level odors
• Soft inner materials (e.g. nosefoam, faceseal)
• Compatible with most eye and hearing protection