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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Hazards, PPE Solutions and Consultation
3M understands the unique challenges- of protecting workers in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. 3M provides PPE solutions for primary pharmaceutical manufacturing applications, including API handling, cleaning and disinfecting, and confined spaces. Our products are designed to help protect workers from a variety of hazards such as chemical exposure, respiratory risks and noise. 3M specialists work closely with customers and regulatory and standards groups around the world to develop innovate safety solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Find information about hazards, PPE solutions designed to protect workers and request an obligation-free consultation with 3M specialist.
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Personal protection developed with science
Safety measures to adopt when using Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)
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Handling API materials requires control and protection to be provided to workers. Explore 3M’s range of PPE solutions that provide safety, and comfort to protect workers against different hazard types.
Occupational Exposure Banding Best Practice (PDF, 687KB)
Key Considerations Regarding APF (PDF, 613KB)
API Handling Hazards (PDF, 477KB)
Safety when working with disinfectants and cleaning agentsy safe when using disinfectants and cleaning agents
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Workers, in pharmaceutical manufacturing, handle and are exposed to highly potent materials, which are a risk to their health and safety. 3M provides PPE that provide safety, and comfort to protect workers that handle cleaning disinfectants.
Evaluation of Disinfectant Health Hazards & Risks (PDF, 639KB)
Tips for peracetic acid use in food processing industry (PDF, 755KB)
Respiratory protection for Hydrogen peroxide, Peracetic acid and Acetic Acid (PDF, 1.5MB)
Stay safe in confined spaces
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From potential of falls to extreme temperatures, confined spaces present unseen challenges. 3M’s PPE and access and rescue systems can help keep your workers safe.
Developing a confined space plan
Permit Required Confined Space Checklist (PDF, 158KB)
Comprehensive Solutions for confined space
How to prevent hearing loss
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Hearing loss is one of the most common occupational illnesses. At 3M we have developed solutions and systems to help you create a better Hearing Conservation Program at your worksite.
Hearing conservation program manager guide (PDF, 590KB)
Datasheets on Roll down earplugs (PDF, 9.2MB)
Datasheet on Push In Earplugs (PDF, 9.2MB)
Do's and Don’ts (PDF, 12.3MB)
Tech bulletin on EARFit Validation System (PDF, 11.8MB)
PPE solutions for addressing key needs of pharmaceutical manufacturing
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APF 1000 studiesFor pharmaceutical sites needing a respiratory solution with an APF of 1000, 3M conducted WPF or SWPF studies to support Assigned Protection Factor (APFs) claims including the APF of 1000 for specific hoods when used in approved 3M respiratory configurations.
Study | Assigned Protection Factors (APF) for 3M™ Hoods and Helmets (PDF, 570.08 KB)
3M™ Versaflo™ S-Series Hoods and Headcovers Brochure (PDF, 1.8 MB) -
See it in Action – Anti-Fog CoatingA fogged goggle or eyewear lens can be frustrating for workers performing critical tasks in pharmaceutical production. Watch the video to see how 3M™ Scotchgard™ Protector Anti-Fog Coating resists fogging longer than traditional anti-fog coatings.
3M™ GoggleGear™ 2890 Series
3M™ GoggleGear™ 500 Series
3M™ GoggleGear™ 6000 Series
3M™ SecureFit™ Series Safety Glasses (PDF, 8.9MB) -
CleanabilityThe fully submersible* product designs of the 3M™ Versaflo TR-600 PAPR and TR-800 PAPR help to address the cleanability needs of a pharmaceutical site’s when adhering to its contamination control protocols.
*TR-653 Cleaning and Storage Kit required for submersion cleaning (PDF, 570 KB)
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Linting PropensityFor pharmaceutical sites with highly sensitive production areas, select 3M™ Protective Coverall models have been tested to the Helmke Drum Test method to assess linting propensity.
Technical Data Bulletin #204 | 3M™ Protective Coverall Linting (PDF, 390.89 KB)
3M™ Protective Coverall 4510
3M™ Protective Coverall 4520
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Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Hazards
Handling API materials requires control and protection to be provided to workers. Explore 3M’s range of PPE solutions that provide safety, and comfort to protect workers against different hazard types
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Disinfectants Hazards
Workers, in pharmaceutical manufacturing, handle and are exposed to highly potent materials, which are a risk to their health and safety. 3M provides PPE that provide safety, and comfort to protect workers that handle cleaning disinfectants.
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Confined Space Hazards
From potential of falls to extreme temperatures, confined spaces present unseen challenges. 3M’s PPE and access and rescue systems can help keep your workers safe.
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Noise Exposure Hazard
Hearing loss is one of the most common occupational illnesses. At 3M we have developed solutions and systems to help you create a better Hearing Conservation Program at your worksite.
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Online educational courses | Safety basics in pharmaceutical manufacturing
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Introduction to hazards and PPE selection
In part one of this two-part webinar, Kathy Thompson, Certified Industrial Hygienist with 3M Personal Safety Division, will introduce safety and health basic understanding of hazards and PPE. This 15-minute presentation will review:
- overview of chemical hazard determination & identifying hazardous chemicals
- deeper dive into safety data sheets
- connect hazard info to PPE
- introduction to key regulation for PPE selection
In part two of this two-part webinar, Kathy Thompson, Certified Industrial Hygienist with 3M Personal Safety Division, will review fundamentals of conducting exposure assessment. This 15-minute presentation will review:
OELs, OEBs and exposure assessment process
- overview of occupation exposure limits (OELs)
- review elements of occupational exposure banding (OEBs), also known as control banding
- process considerations for exposure assessment
- apply learnings in pharmaceutical chemical example
