Occupational Health & Environmental Safety

New FDA Cleared 3M™ Respirators

Two 3M™ Respirators for Use by the General Public during Public Health Medical Emergencies 8612F & 8670F are now available! These are the first respirators to receive clearance by the FDA for use by the public during public health emergencies, such as an influenza pandemic.

Posted 2008-04-17

New! 3M™ WIBGET™ Cool Safety Promotion!!

3M's Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Division is excited to announce the 3M™ WIBGET™ Cool Safety Promotion beginning April 1, 2008 and running through September 30, 2008. This new promotion hightlights the 3M WIBGET Heat Stress Monitor RSS-214 during the prime season for heat stress monitoring. Details [PDF 1.5 MB]

Posted 2008-04-07

New Waterborne Basecoat Legislation

In a continuing effort to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from California businesses, the California Air Resources Board has adopted Resolution 05-46 - Suggested Control Measure (SCM) for Automotive Coatings. Details [PDF 130 KB]

Posted 2008-03-25