Every time you or your workers set foot on a new construction or renovation site, you take stock of the different risks and dangers to avoid. You spot the small pieces of concrete flying up into the air as your colleagues drill into the ground. You notice the sharp power-tools slicing through slabs of rock and quartz. You keep an eye on the massive cement mixer kicking up dust as it crushes and mixes its heavy concoction. But what about the dangers you can’t see? Can you detect the fumes, smoke and dust that rush through your respiratory system and cling dangerously to your lungs? We do. That’s why we’ve spent decades keeping you informed on potential risks and improving respiratory protection products that help keep your lungs out of harm’s way.
Silica is a basic component of soil, sand and rock. It is one of the most widespread minerals on earth. It is most commonly found in quartz, which in turn is used in products like concrete, brick, ceramic tiles, and more. Though it exists in many forms, it becomes crystalline and airborne when exposed to high heat or intense pressure like abrasive cutting, crushing and sawing.
For many, minuscule particles of airborne Crystalline Silica pose a serious risk. This webinar will give you an overview of what you need to know in order to avoid the serious long-term harm Silica could do to your lungs. It will outline health concerns and controls that can be implemented to minimize worker exposures.
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As Canadian leaders in personal safety, 3M helps keep everyone safer in a changing world. Across diverse industries and applications, our technology and expertise drive solutions that educate people, provide comfort, increase compliance, and get workers home safely. 3M has over 40 years of experience in respiratory protection, backed by safety knowledge expertise with over 100 years of combined experience.
WEBINAR SUMMARY
Gain an overview of what you need to know in order to avoid the serious long-term harm Silica could do to your lungs. The webinar will outline health concerns and controls that can be implemented to minimize worker exposures.
PRESENTERS
Stacey C. Blundell, M.Sc., CIH, ROH
Advanced Development Specialist
Personal Safety Division, 3M Canada
Stacey Blundell has worked for 3M for more than 15 years. She started as a Corporate Industrial Hygienist supporting 3M’s manufacturing sites in Ontario. Based in Montreal, Stacey currently works for 3M’s Personal Safety Division providing bilingual technical, regulatory and product support both internally and externally to 3M’s customers. She has an Honors Degree in Biology from McMaster University and a Master’s Degree in Occupational Health from McGill. Stacey is also a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and a Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH).
