Keep people under cover
March 1st 2007 3M Occupational Health and Environmental Safety, a reputable supplier of Personal Protective Equipment to the UK market, has announced the launch of a new range of Protective Coveralls The introduction of these high performance Protective Coveralls will complete 3M's quality product offering in this market. A protective coverall will often be used in conjunction with a respirator and other protective equipment. Therefore, customers can now rely on 3M to provide a more complete safety solution. Prior to the January 1st launch, 3M has already won a contract with a high profile car manufacturer, to provide the Protective Coveralls for paint spraying applications. The range has been designed to ensure that the wearer will stay protected, whilst the breathable soft fabrics ensure the wearer remains comfortable. A unique triangle design is featured on the back of each suit to identify the coverall as 3M. The products in the 3M Protective Coveralls range have certain core features: Elasticated hood, waist and ankles for convenient safe wear and freedom of movement Two-way zip with re-sealable flap for extra convenience and protection from contaminants Knitted cuffs for increased wearer comfort Reinforced gusset for increased robustness Disposable protective coveralls such as these are used extensively in the workplace for a variety of tasks; from guarding against simple dust to protection from harmful toxic chemicals or infectious body fluids. Whatever the situation, it is vital that a thorough risk assessment is carried out to ensure that the correct suit is selected. The sorts of considerations to take into account include: Identification of the hazard The exposure conditions Working Environment The length of time the suit will be worn There are three products in the 3M Protective Coveralls range which have been designed to suit a variety of applications: 3M 4530 (blue) – Breathability and Comfort This is for comfortable wear, providing excellent protection against hazardous dusts and liquid splashes. Key applications: Food processing Wood processing Insulation Laying Light duty maintenance 3M 4540 (white) – Performance and Comfort This offers increased robustness and is lint free. It has a breathable back panel for improved air circulation and offers full protection against hazardous dusts (including nuclear particles) and liquid chemical splashes. Key applications: Paint spraying Light duty industrial cleaning and maintenance Pharmaceutical processing 3M 4560 (white) – Extra Protection and Durability While this also offers excellent robustness and is lint free, it has taped seams across the suit for Type 4 protection. It is suitable for biological protection (meets EN14126). It also features a re-sealable chin cover to help ensure a proper seal when used in combination with respirators. Key applications: Overhead pesticide spraying Asbestos handling/removal Chemical mixing and preparation Protection against infectious agents (e.g. Avian flu) 3M has a proven reputation in the safety industry. This product launch will strengthen 3M's offering to health and safety managers and their workforces. More articles from 3M UK PLC: | 
