The seminar on personal protective equipment at work took place at Satbayev University

On October 30-31st 2018  Sofia Gromova, Head of the R&D department of Safety & Graphics 3M Russia and a technical expert of 3M Kazakhstan Abzal Ussenov, held seminars for students and faculty of Institute of Chemical and Biochemical Technologies and other technical specialties of Satbayev University. The topic of the seminar was “Personal Protective Equipment - from Choice to Proper Use in Production”. In the first two sessions, information was provided on the main points of importance for ensuring respiratory safety, and express training was conducted on the selection of PPE according to the “3M 4 Steps” method. In an interactive mode, there was a discussion of hazard identification techniques, risk assessment, selection of PPE and subsequent training. 3M specialists would like to note the warm welcome of students and seen interest in the seminar. At the moment, the possibility of holding seminars on an ongoing basis at the University and online is being discussed.

The largest manufacturer in Minnesota, the 110th largest U.S. company overall, and a member of the Dow Jones "30," 3M Company (known officially as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company from its founding in 1902 until 2002) is Wall Street's epitome of high-tech/low-tech business and solid blue-chip performance. Its daunting inventory of some 50,000 products runs the gamut from Post-it Notes and Scotch tape to transdermal patches of nitroglycerin and a prescription cream for treating genital warts. Its equally daunting global presence extends to subsidiary companies in more than 60 countries and markets in nearly 200.

In 2002, we celebrated our 100th anniversary--a century of innovation. In the years since our successful introduction of the world's first waterproof sandpaper, we've evolved into a diversified technology company with leading positions in a broad range of important markets. Today, we produce thousands of innovative products and have companies in more than 60 countries. In extending our market reach, 3M's formula for success has remained the same: first, identify customer needs, and second, use 3M technology to pioneer innovative solutions to meet these needs. We've achieved consistent, profitable growth by creating innovative products, establishing strong relationships with customers and boosting operational efficiency. At the same time, we've created a culture that promotes employee pride and well-being, fosters integrity, and supports social and environmental responsibility.