Personal protective equipment video
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Eye Protection
Glove
Glove Permeation Animation (5:26)
This video, produced by Northwestern University, introduces the potential pathways by which chemicals can break through the protection of gloves, including penetration and permeation. It also provides general guidance for selecting appropriate gloves based on the nature of the experiment and chemicals used.
Respirator
3M Half Facepiece Respirator 6000 Series Training Video (15:10)
This video, produced by 3M™, introduces the design and use of a half-face respirator, covering preparation, proper donning and maintenance procedures.
Session 1: Introduction (0-1:29)
Session 2: Use and limitation (1:30-3:27)
Session 3: Inspection (3:28-3:53)
Session 4: Assembly (3:54-7:27)
Session 5&6: Donning and removal (7:28-11:22)
Session 7: Replacement and cleaning (11:23-12:50)
Session 8: Replacement parts (12:51-15:10)
How Reusable Respirators Work and Common Mistakes to Avoid (05:07)
This video, produced by 3M demonstrates how reusable respirators work, highlighting common mistakes to avoid for effective protection against diverse airborne hazards.
Section 1: Introduction (00:00 – 00:39)
Section 2: Components of respirators (00:40 – 01:20)
Section 3: Cartidges and Filters (01:21 – 02:18)
Section 4: Not obtaining a proper fit (02:19 – 02:54)
Seciton 5: Not ensuring proper assembly (02:55 – 03:32)
Seciton 6: Not replacing cartridges and filters (03:33 to 03:45)
Section 7: Not using a prefilter (03:46 to 04:29)
Section 8: Not maintaining good hygiene (04:30 – 05:07)
Understanding Respirator, Cartridge and Filter Markings (03:30)
This video, produced by 3M introduces reusable respirators and their versatility (filtering particles, gases, vapors), emphasizing fit, filter selection using the NIOSH filter matrix and color codes, timely replacement, and hygiene for optimal protection.
When to Replace or Change a Respirator, Cartridge or Filter (04:29)
This 3M video demonstrates when to replace disposable respirators, cartridges, or filters, covering usage frequency, shelf life, time limits for disposables, factors affecting cartridge shelf life, and estimating it using the 3M™ Service Life Calculator.
hearing protection
Hearing Protection – How to Fit Pre-moulded Earplugs (01:57)
This video from 3M Personal Safety shows the correct method of inserting pre-moulded earplugs. Watch this video to ensure you're filling your pre-moulded earplugs correctly as an incorrect fitting can result in a reduced attenuation ability.