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Promoting Safety


Life Safety

3M facilities around the world promote Life Safety with regular attention to hazard identification and special measures for the well-being of employees who may be exposed to potential risk. Life Safety Programs (PDF, 49KB) involve minimizing and controlling situations when a job involves an unusual risk for severe injury, illness or death. In addition to ongoing safety training, employees are encouraged to take responsibility and authority for their own health and safety, as well as that of their peers. At the same time, knowledge and ideas pertaining to potential risks are exchanged across functions, organizations and nations.

Process Hazard Management

3M Process Hazard Management complements 3M's safety and health efforts worldwide by promoting systematic management of safety and proper training throughout all operations. Using a risk-based approach, the Process Hazard Management Program (PDF, 52KB) helps prevent hazardous chemical releases or conditions that have the potential to cause fires or explosions. Critical control requirements, along with performance monitoring, support continuous improvement goals set by 3M facilities.