The 3M Center for Respiratory Protection is a valuable resource to guide you in establishing an effective respiratory protection program. They provide educational videos and summarize key elements of OSHA regulations on respiratory protection for quick and easy reference as you create or improve your program.
General steps to set up a respiratory protection program include conducting an exposure assessment, having a written plan, selecting appropriate respirators for your workplace, requiring employees to undergo medical evaluations, fit testing for your team, and annual respirator training.
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Benefits
Increased Respiratory Protection Safety
A successful respiratory protection program emphasizes employee safety by requiring medical evaluations before respirator use, conducting onsite fit testing, and providing annual training to ensure proper respirator usage for enhanced protection.
Ensure OSHA Compliance
3M outlines the essential components of the federal standard and what you need to do to ensure compliance, as researching this information independently can be overwhelming. Their step-by-step guide is designed to help you achieve your respiratory safety goals and maintain compliance.
Reduced Costs
Proper respiratory training can help employers reduce costs by minimizing the risk of respiratory illnesses and injuries due to improperly fitted respirators or the use of incorrect types of respirators for specific workplace exposures. By keeping employees safe and healthy, training ultimately decreases the need for medical treatment and lowers workers' compensation claims.
Failure to effectively identify and anticipate workplace hazards is a leading cause of worker injury, with recorded cases numbering in the millions each year. A leading cause is inadequate PPE for workers’ hands, which introduces hidden costs that impact both employee well-being and the bottom line.
Investing in quality PPE instantly improves organizational efficiency, reduces waste, and minimizes needed recovery time. Incorporating a process to increase hazard recognition is a critical step to establishing effective health and safety procedures.
Discover the true cost of inadequate protection and how to identify safety hazards in order to minimize workplace risks and increase productivity.
With existing and emerging threats, food safety has never been more important to food manufacturers in protecting their consumers and their organization. Worker safety is closely tied to food safety, and utilizing robust worker safety measures and high-quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential. In food manufacturing, accidents aren’t just safety incidents; they can set off a domino effect, creating risks to consumers and brands.
Each complimentary AnsellGUARDIAN® assessment is tailor-made to meet your specific safety & PPE objectives, whether that be for a single application or an entire facility. You will receive best practice recommendations to optimize your PPE dispensing and advise on business performance improvements.
What you’ll get:
Personalized risk management solutions to improve worker safety, increase regulatory compliance, and reduce injuries.
Guidance to reduce the cost of ownership.
Best practices to optimize employee performance and productivity.
How it's done:
Field experts observe each application, utilizing the provided data and a proven process to deliver a customized, tailor-made assessment.
The assessment employs a three-step approach: analysis, implementation, and improvement.
A simple process focuses on the most relevant areas to deliver the appropriate safety solution.
