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Personal Safety Equipment for the Transportation Industry and Heavy Manufacturing
Protecting you, while you move the world.
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WATCH NOWPPE Knowledge Series
Quick Safety GuidesLooking to keep your team safe in high-risk environment? Watch short videos from PPE Knowledge Series – Quick Safety Guides at your pace.
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Are you taking the right safety measures for hazardous gases and chemicals?DOWNLOAD INFOGRAPHICS
Explore our infographic series and empower your team to stay safe.
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Welding, Grinding & Finishing3M is the manufacturer of Speedglas™ Welding Helmets, and Integrated Systems for eye, face and respiratory protection. Our knowledge and experience of welders' working conditions sparks innovative development of products that enable welding performance and help make the welder's job safer and more comfortable.
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Painting, Foaming & CoatingNothing says job complete like a nice shiny paint job. Whether you're building brand new, or repairing, the coating process can pose unique worker health and safety challenges. At 3M we understand those challenges quite well, and are here to help!
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Working at HeightsFall Protection in the Transportation market poses unique challenges. Luckily, 3M™ DBI-SALA® is here to help! Effective fall protection requires a combination of products working together, so that's why we offer a full variety of solutions.
Solutions for the Transportation Industry
World-class manufacturers need world-class safety equipment. 3M is here to help you keep your workforce protected, comfortable and productive — so they can keep working, keep building, keep moving.
From Rail yards to Ship yards, and across factory floors, 3M Worker Health & Safety is here to help and support you with our experienced team.
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Rail and TrainToday’s railway's and railcar designs are lighter, faster, more aerodynamic and energy efficient than ever, with lighter weight materials and sleek designs.
At 3M, we have similar pursuits with moving our industry forward - we are constantly at work to create game-changing PPE to help workers stay safe.
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Ship and MarineSafety on the water, and off of it - whether you're manufacturing, or providing maintenance and repairs for ships or boats.
We are developing PPE products that can aid you in delivering reliable, professional results. Your shipyard or marine needs are ever changing, and that's why 3M provides unique safety solutions designed to help you reduce injuries and keep your workers safe.
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AutomotiveWith almost 100 years of automotive industry experience at 3M, we know the nooks and crannies of auto design, manufacture repair, and employee safety.
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AerospaceManage the ground. Own The Sky. 3M Safety is here to help ensure that your team is protected, whether you're painting on the manufacturing floor or conducting C & D checks in a hangar. Using extensive R&D, 3M applies revolutionary, state-of-the-art solutions to some of aerospace’s toughest challenges.
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Specialty VehicleOur safety products are used across many functions and applications for buses, eighteen-wheelers, trailers, ATV's and emergency vehicles. We design and engineer our personal safety equipment; from welding, to respiratory, fall protection, and more with manufacturers and MRO specialists in mind. Our offering of PPE product solutions are reliable, cost-effective and supported by a team of 3M specialists.
3M Products for Heavy Manufacturing and Transportation
Got questions?
PPE Knowledge Series Quick Safety Guides
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Too busy to read lengthy articles or guides? Save your time by watching our series of short videos to learn standards & how to select the most suitable personal protective equipment for your workplace. Topics covered include:
- Fall Protection Equipment Inspection – Why, Who, What & How?
- When to Use Disposable, Reusable, Powered Air or Supplied Air Respirator?
- Understanding Respirator Particulate Filter Efficiency & Standards
- Which Chemical Cartridge Should You Select for Your Application?
- Different Types of Hearing Protection Equipment and When to Use Them
Explore Metalworking Hazard Infographics
Find out how are your workers exposed to these hazards, their health effects and how to protect against it.
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OzoneUnderstand the risks of ozone exposure, which can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, and lung damage, especially in industrial processes like welding and air purification. Learn how to protect yourself by ensuring use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and regularly monitoring ozone levels. Stay informed with our detailed guide on handling ozone safely.
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Powder CoatingLearn about the health risks of powder coatings, including eye, skin, and respiratory irritation, as well as potential asthma and dermatitis from exposure during manufacturing, spraying, and cleaning. Protect yourself by using proper respiratory protective equipment (RPE). Stay safe with our detailed guide on handling powder coatings.
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Liquid Industrial PaintsLearn about the hazards of liquid industrial paints, including exposure to harmful VOCs like Xylene, Toluene, and Ethyl acetate, through activities such as brushing, rolling, and spraying. Understand the health risks such as skin irritation, respiratory issues, and sensitization to isocyanates. Discover essential protective measures with appropriate respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
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ManganeseUnderstand the risks of manganese exposure, which can cause nose, throat, and respiratory irritation, as well as chronic issues like central nervous system damage and pneumonitis, especially in metal production and welding. Protect yourself by wearing the right respiratory protective equipment (RPE). Stay safe with our detailed guide on handling manganese.
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LeadLearn about the dangers of lead exposure, which can cause acute effects like abdominal cramps and muscle pain, as well as chronic issues such as neurological damage and kidney disease, especially in metal production and recycling. Protect yourself by wearing the right respiratory protective equipment (RPE). Stay safe with our detailed guide on handling lead.
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ChromiumChromium exposure can lead to acute effects like skin irritation and eye damage, as well as chronic issues such as respiratory problems and kidney damage, especially in metal production and plating. Protect yourself by using proper engineering controls and respiratory protective equipment (RPE). Stay safe with our detailed guide on handling chromium.
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Review what trainings are available to help your employees protect themselves during various work within transportation manufacturing process. -
Discover our available online safety trainings to learn on the suitable PPE solutions for your workplace at your own pace. -
PPE Care and Maintenance (Coming Soon)A well-maintained PPE can provide proper protection, potentially prolong lifespan of the equipment and reducing cost. Learn how to care for and provide the right maintenance to the 3M PPE that you’re using.
Safer, faster and lighter ways to keep the world moving.
PPE is just one of the many ways 3M products play an innovative role in the transportation industry. See how else we can help keep your transportation company moving forward.
