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3M SUPPORTS MOVEMBER
WITH VIDEO SHOWCASING FACIAL HAIR STYLES THAT CAN BE WORN WITH RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
To support this year’s Movember campaign, which sees men across the UK grow a moustache to raise awareness and funds for male health, science-based technology company 3M wanted to show workers that wearing respiratory protective equipment (RPE) need not stop them from sporting a stylish mo.
Aimed at those working in industries where RPE is widely used, such as construction, 3M tackled the issue face-first by creating a light-hearted video to guide them through a range of respirator-suitable styles. The video features 3M technical specialist Alan McArthur, who shows viewers the facial hair options that can be safely grown without interfering with a respirator’s face seal – and those that need to be avoided. The video highlights the need for tight- fitting RPE wearers to be clean shaven under the area of the face seal, but disproves the misconception they must be entirely clean shaven. To help support the campaign, 3M has also pledged to make a £1,000 donation to the Movember Foundation and will double this figure if the video receives more than 5,000 unique views by 31 December 2015. Commenting on 3M’s support of Movember, Alan McArthur said: “Movember is a fantastic initiative and we want our customers to be able to take part. “We know the level of protection provided by RPE can be significantly reduced if the user has facial hair that affects the seal of the respirator against the face. In fact, a recent study carried out by the HSE found stubble growth a mere 24 hours after shaving could have an impact on the effectiveness of RPE. So it’s vitally important to choose a facial hair style that works well with the type of respirator used, which is why we have produced this fun and informative video guide to help workers participate while remaining protected.”
For more information about 3M RPE please visit
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BOC CELEBRATES OPENING OF ACETYLENE PLANT IN IMMINGHAM
Directors and colleagues from BOC UK joined customers and key project partners at a ceremony at BOC's Immingham site recently to mark the official opening of the company's new acetylene plant. BOC, a member of The Linde Group and the biggest industrial gases company in the UK, has invested £35 million in the state-of-the-art plant, which includes investment from Linde as well as a grant of £1.5m from the Regional Growth Fund. Acetylene is a critical component of many manufacturing processes and the new acetylene facility highlights BOC's long-term commitment to supporting UK and Ireland manufacturing. The plant is ground-breaking in terms of safety, design engineering and process control and incorporates state-of- the-art technologies. These include a fully linked communication system that allows the production software, stock control and cylinder tracking to communicate with each other in real time, enhancing production safety.
Sue Graham Johnston, Managing Director BOC, said: "I am delighted to announce the official opening of BOC's new state-of-the- art acetylene plant in Immingham. Our investment in acetylene production gives the UK & Ireland increased supply security with the capability to meet changing market demands and further underpins BOC's position as the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of acetylene and other industrial compressed gases".
"BOC chose North East Lincolnshire for the new plant because, with its skilled labour pool, good port access and long history in the chemicals sector, this area was ideal. And of course we already had a world-class existing business here - our Special Gases Facility right next door. The quality of the products we make here and the expertise of our management was recognised by our parent Linde when they designated it their Global Centre of Excellence for natural gas, petrochemical and liquid hydrocarbon mixtures." The investment in the Immingham site further strengthens the company's presence in North East Lincolnshire and reflects the company's commitment to protect its local environment. The plant is located on a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and BOC engaged with Natural England from the planning stages of the project to ensure wildlife was protected during the construction and operating phases of the project. The plans for the acetylene plant included a new bridge and this was designed specially to accommodate the route of local water voles by a nearby stream. l
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