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Put Safety into Practice
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Workers in the metal fabrication industry face numerous hazardous and potentially hazardous levels of exposure. With this backdrop, 3M has been hard at work to offer met-fab products that provide options for you as you work to ensure worker protection, and productivity among workers in met-fab, like welders.
When it comes to welder’s personal safety, we want to help. We’re proud that our Technical Service team has been helping customers get the right support for more than 35 years.
How FreightCar America Reduced Eye Injuries by 70%
You might know FreightCar America for its manufacturing of quality railcars. But what you don’t know about FreightCar America is its mission to create an environment that puts health and safety first. 3M provided a PPE solution that not only empowered FreightCar to improve workplace safety, but also helped boost morale.
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Testimonial: FreightCar America EHS Director, Russ Lazzell
When workers are welding for eight hours a day, it’s not just their eyes that are at risk – it’s also their respiratory system. FreightCar America’s EHS Director, Russ Lazzell, explains why 3M’s PAPR is the best protective solution for his employees.
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Case Study: Foreign Body Eye Injury Reduction Best PracticeEnsuring the wellbeing of over 1,500 workers is a task FreightCar America takes seriously. So, when Environmental Health & Safety Director, Russ Lazzell, discovered that eye injuries were slightly higher than normal, he worked with the senior team to create a better health and safety culture for his workforce.
Metalworking Hazards: What You Need To Know
Recognise the risks of welding fumes and improve safety and wellbeing in the workplace.
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Where Metalworking Hazards OriginateStay up to date with 3M Hazard Awareness Knowledge Library.
Here you can read case studies and technical bulletins, and watch educational videos for free to help assist in the appropriate control selection for your workers.
Download the 3M Hazard Awareness Series Infographic (PDF, 1.2 MB)
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Hexavalent Chromium and Manganese Weld Fume HazardsAs a welder, you usually know what to do to keep yourself safe from heat and sparks. But what about the potential risks in inhaling welding fumes? For welders, three examples that can pose a serious threat are Manganese, Beryllium and Chromium.
Read hazard awareness bulletin on Manganese (PDF, 236 KB)
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Beryllium HazardWorkplace exposures to beryllium have been associated with a range of potential health effects – some can result from short-term acute exposures, others from long-term, repetitive, chronic exposures. Common symptoms can include irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat.
Read hazard awareness bulletin on Beryllium Hazard (PDF, 241 KB)
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Metalworking Hazards and Solutions
We aim to increase awareness surrounding concerns with exposures to hazards such as Manganese, Hexavalent Chromium, and Silica. Our goal is to provide up-to-date and relevant technical information, industry best practices, and potential safety solutions.
