Promoting Health
Ergonomics
3M has increasingly focused on identifying and preventing illnesses and
injuries related to ergonomic factors.
3M’s Ergonomics Program (PDF, 77KB)
consists of a management system for hazard awareness, standard risk assessment
tools and implementation of ergonomic solutions. With increasing effectiveness
of our ergonomics programs, plus employee education on the signs and symptoms
of musculoskeletal disorders, the frequency and severity of ergonomics injuries
has improved significantly. And along with that comes continued improvements in
productivity and quality.
Exposure Risk Assessment & Management
3M’s approach to recognizing, understanding and
managing potential exposure risks (PDF, 68KB)
during manufacturing and throughout a product’s life cycle is embedded
in our vision for “Safe and Healthy People, Products and Planet.” To ensure that
health-related issues are responsibly addressed for the workplace and 3M
products, 3M employs Life Cycle Management for health risk analysis during a
product's development and throughout its life cycle. 3M monitors scientific and
medical developments and offers guidance, tools and education to help employees
and customers understand and manage any risks associated with 3M products.
