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SEP 2016

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COATINGSPRO SEPTEMBER 2016 35 BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY 3M Launches 3M Center for Respiratory Protection To help health and safety manag- ers find resources to develop and implement a successful respiratory protection program, 3M's personal safety division has launched the 3M Center for Respiratory Protection, an online resource that can help compa- nies navigate the requirements of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) respiratory protection program. "With the 3M Center for Respiratory Protection, 3M's technical service specialists summarize key points that those responsible for worker health and safety need to know to help establish and maintain a successful respiratory protection program," said Scott Larson, 3M's respiratory protection technical services manager. e 3M Center for Respiratory Protection outlines general steps to guide users as they work to create and maintain a respiratory protection program. For more infor- mation, contact: 3M, (800) 328-1667, www.3M.com/respiratorycenter Reader Inquiry #3650 SecuraTrac's New Technology Ensures Safety of Mobile Workers in Field SecuraTrac is announcing its next-gen- eration mPERS mobile emergency pendant, the MobileDefender Model S (MD-S). e equipment, which is focused on senior safety, employee well-being, and the healthcare industry, can also be used for coatings contractors in the field. e MD-S is developed on the same platform as the company's current MobileDefender, and it intro- duces new capabilities to help ensure the safety of those who use the MD-S and the SecuraTrac platform. Companies that dispatch employees into unknown environments and situations can rely on the MD-S to relay information about employee locations, all while providing them with an instant connection to help if an emergency occurs. Leveraging existing SecuraTrac cloud-based location technology, the new MD-S adds the ability for central stations to respond to potential accidents. For more infor- mation, contact: SecuraTrac, (888) 973-2872, www.securatrac.com Reader Inquiry #3651 Mentor Group Evolves Into 5 STAR SALES Hand protection and personal protective equipment (PPE) supplier Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP) announced that 5 STAR SALES is assuming responsibility for the manufac- turer sales and marketing agency of the Mentor Group, a 20-plus-year legacy in the safety business. Mentor Group, headed by Margo Webb and Tom Webb, built a strong reputation on provid- ing customers with clear solutions for any PPE challenge. e new 5 STAR SALES operation will service Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee. For more infor- mation, contact: PIP, (518) 595-1234, www.pipglobal.com Reader Inquiry #3652 Edge Eyewear Offers Kazbek Conversion Kit With Anti-Fog e Kazbek Conversion Kit from Edge Eyewear provides the best of multi- ple worlds by combining glasses and goggles in one flexible and durable black frame. A detachable elastic band and temple arms allow for a quick switch, while a removable foam gasket creates a seal around the eyes. With clear lenses, this kit is an excellent choice for indoor and low light conditions. e addition of the Vapor Shield "military grade" anti-fog technology keeps these lenses completely resistant to haze, fog, and condensation. Edge Eyewear's glasses are independently tested for compliance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1+2015 and Military Ballistic Military Combat Eye Protection Standard (MCEPS) GL-PD 10-12 standards. For more information, contact: Edge Eyewear, (866) 953-7325, www.edgeeyewear.com Reader Inquiry #3653 UniFirst Provides Online Safety Training Courses UniFirst, a leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility service products in North America, is now offering customers access to a comprehensive online library of more than 350 safety train- ing courses. Businesses can use these competency-based and interactive courses to help meet OSHA, Hazard Communication (HAZCOM), human resource (HR)/occupational, environ- mental health and safety (EHS), and other workplace training require- ments. e system also offers refresher courses to existing employees to help maintain compliance and increase awareness of new and evolving risks in the workplace. For more information, contact: UniFirst, (800) 455-7654, www.unifirst.com/safety Reader Inquiry #3654

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