Dust masks vs. respirators: is there a difference?

Have you ever referred to your respirator as a dust mask? A surprisingly amount of people use the words dust mask interchangeably with respirator, even though there are significant differences between

Technical bulletin: 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported an outbreak of disease originating in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, caused by a novel coronavirus.

Discover the soul behind 3M™ respiratory protection science.

3M Canada facial hair and respirator fit testing policy

At 3M Canada, we are fully committed to following CSA Standard Z94.4 regarding workers with facial hair and respirator fit testing.

Keeping you safe from mould

Moulds can be beneficial to our lives. Think of your favourite mushroom, life- saving antibiotics or the yeast that makes our bread.

Webinar: Keeping you safe from Crystalline Silica

Gain an overview of what you need to know in order to avoid the serious long-term harm Silica could do to your lungs.

Trading up made easy. 3M™ Disposable Respirators.

Change to Qualitative Fit Testing Exercise Time

More than ready – Understanding respiratory products

Understanding which respiratory products your workers need to help them get the job done safely.

Selective stockpiling for pandemic

Beyond the cultivating and harvesting

Helping to keep you safe during cannabis manufacturing, growing and processing operations.

Why respirator fit is so important

Care for yourself while you care for others.

Product Preference Selector for 3M™ Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirators

Use the selector to identify which respirator will be the most comfortable for your specific working conditions

Features of 3M™ Filtering Facepiece Disposable Respirators

With Advanced Electrostatic Media, 3M™ Disposable Respirators allow you to breathe easier.

How to conduct user seal checks on 3M™ Disposable and Reusable Respirators

Imagine what it would feel like to wear a baseball hat that is too big. You’d have a hard time keeping it in position and it would constantly fall down, obstructing your vision.