PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 86 | 1oTrimestre16 Update products 3M presents a new technology that guarantees the safety of respiratory protection users For workers in environments contaminated with organic vapor, respiratory protective equipment is vital. The filters, that have to capture harmful molecules before they reach the respiratory system of workers, are the last lines of defense, but the technology behind these filters do not always give us confidence. 3M Spain, S. L. showcases its innovative technology of respiratory protection and other outstanding novelties at Sicur, stands 6C02 y 10E05. When changing the filter? Every worker wonders about when to change his filters. Usually they are changed when the odor or taste of the contaminant begins to be detected, which is clearly too late as the dangerous substance is already being inhaled. On other occasions, the filters are changed too often, incurring in unnecessary expenses, since the change is done when they still have not used up its protection capability. ·Lifetime Indicator 3M provides an element of safety and savings to the respiratory protection market. This solution, the first in the market of this type, confers the worker a safe warning system for changing filters and prevents exposure to hazardous contaminants. Filters for organic gases and vapors with life indicator (ESLI) 3M TM 6051i and 6055i are a step forward in the protection market. The innovation of 3M is based on the ‘End of Service Life Indicator’ (ESLI). From a polymer developed by researchers at the University of Manchester, technicians of 3M have developed a warning system that reacts to contaminants at the same time that the filtering material of the protective equipment is running out, indicating the precise moment when it is necessary to replace the worn out filters. So while organic vapors are absorbed by the activated carbon, the indicator next to the filter material also reacts, causing a color change indicating how the filter is reacting to these pollutants. Filters with this technology are compatible with all the 3M masks and half masks, so that they’re suitable to be used in virtually all applications and industries. ESLI allows those responsible for occupational health audit in real time the status of the filters for each user individually, which was not possible until now. 3M: up to four products in Sicur Gallery In addition to the filters with ESLI evaluation system, 3M has 3 other products included in the select roster that is the Sicur Product Gallery. It’s about: ·EarfitTM 5.0 Hearing Validation System Helps fight hearing loss noise induced, one of the most common industry related diseases. It measures the personal attenuation ratio of each worker based on science and quantitative tests, helping to find the right hearing protection. Among other novel aspects it highlights the reliability of the results that are based on objective, quantitative measurements, the versatility to be used with earmuffs and earplugs, and its ability to measure 7 frequencies in less than 3 seconds, in both ears simultaneously. ·Level dependent earplug, 19 PeltorTM LEP-100 Dependent level plugs by 3MTM PeltorTM help protect hearing and to improve the listening environment and communication in difficult environments. Through its integrated technology level dependent function, they serve as hearing protection, while they allow hearing the ambient sound. Feature a level dependent function (for environmental listening), intuitive operation with a single button, and rechargeable plug (at any time, thanks to its charging case, although it can also be done with USB port). They provide comfort in hot environments due to their small profile and light weight. ·3M TR600 Motorized Equipment Advanced equipment in the field of motorized to filter gases, vapors and particles. Compatible with all 3M Versaflo range of helmets and hood, providing unsurpassed versatility and value for money. Its alarm system for warning about filter particles saturated and battery saturated provide the necessary safety for maximum confidence. 69