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Category: Safety

Care and maintenance of the 3M Versaflo powered respirator series T-300

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 Karen Lemon Leave a comment

The 3M Versaflo TR-300 series of powered air respirators have to be maintained to retain their full protection levels. It…

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No need to silence Big Ben, 3M Peltor LightCom are designed for the job!!

September 13, 2017September 13, 2017 Karen Lemon

There is no need to silence Big Ben when 3M provide a complete range of noise cancelling ear defenders made…

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Gemelli Rome Hospital Chooses Nitra-Touch Gloves from Ansell

June 2, 2017August 18, 2020 Karen Lemon

The facility is one of Italy’s major multi-disciplinary oncology centres, with over 3,000 healthcare professionals. On a yearly bases 40,000…

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What safety standards apply to laboratory gloves?

April 28, 2017April 25, 2017 Sophie Bryant

Gloves are used everyday in laboratories to protect the staff from potentially harmful chemicals. To make sure the protection is…

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What gloves are suitable for RNAse free environments?

March 10, 2017August 18, 2020 Sophie Bryant

Simply wearing gloves may not provide sufficient protection against RNAse – we’ve taken a look at what precautions should be…

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3M overalls

How can I select the appropriate protective coveralls for my application?

February 10, 2017August 19, 2019 Emma Atkin

Coveralls are made to protect against a wide range of potential hazards such as dust particles, asbestos and toxic liquids….

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3M disposable respirators

How to choose the right disposable respirator mask?

February 8, 2017August 19, 2019 Sophie Bryant

Disposable respirators or disposable face masks offer protection against inhaling dusts or mists – for example when sanding, welding, pouring,…

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Liquid Pumps – for optimum safety when using liquid chemicals in industry

August 22, 2016August 18, 2020 Sophie Bryant 2 Comments

Whether you work with millilitres or litres, liquids should always be handled with care and can present a range of…

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How to safely dilute acids – why do you need to add acid to water?

August 15, 2016August 18, 2020 Sophie Bryant

Using concentrated acids and diluting them down as required helps to save space in the lab and gives you the flexibility…

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What is the difference between standard and Mercury Free COD vials? Can I switch to Mercury Free vials?

April 6, 2016September 14, 2018 Sophie Bryant

COD tests are vital in many industries for the monitoring of effluent and discharge consent. The most common test method…

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Evaluate your Microbiological Dipslides on your Smart Phone

December 7, 2015December 2, 2015 Emma Atkin 1 Comment

Using dipslides as a means for measuring and monitoring the microbial activity of liquids is a common practice. Consisting of a…

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How can I safely dispose of my liquid lab waste and PCR waste?

November 9, 2015August 18, 2020 Sophie Bryant

Safely disposing of liquid waste in the lab, especially liquids in PCR multiwell plates, can be an awkward task. The…

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