Task Based vs Daily Wear – Are you safe or compliant?

Discover the critical aspects of PPE selection, including when and how to wear it, in this seminar. Learn why providing PPE is not enough and how to create a program that ensures safe practices. Explore the hazards, challenges, and culture change involved in implementing FR/AR clothing programs.

December 5, 2024

2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM GMT

Duration: 1 hour

Sponsor: Bulwark FR

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Summary

The proper selection of PPE is very important. Even more important is the when and how to wear it. The assumption that providing PPE is enough and that your employees will wear it when they need can lead to consequences. When is being compliant not safe and how can you create a program that minimizes exposure to unsafe PPE practices.

Learning Objectives:

What is the hazard and the challenge
Understanding arc rated PPE
Safe vs. Compliant - daily-wear vs. task-based programs
IFR / AR clothing is not complicated - but culture change can be, some thoughts

Speaker

Derek Sang, OSSP, CSHEP (IASHEP) | Senior Technical Training Manager | Bulwark FR

Derek Sang has 25+ years in the Flame-Resistant clothing industry in a variety of roles, he has assisted in both developing and implementing programs for some of the largest companies worldwide. In his position as the Technical Training Manager for Bulwark Protection, Derek has developed over 40 hours of training curriculum for Bulwark University covering all aspects of Flame Resistant and Arc Rated clothing. He has conducted 250+ educational and informational seminars on the hazards of arc flash and flash fire across a variety of platforms including live events, webinars and seminars for organizations all over North America, the Middle East and Europe.

Derek is a recognized as a Subject Matter Expert on the proper selection, use care and maintenance of flame resistant and arc rated clothing as secondary PPE, he is also a Qualified Safety Sales Professional (QSSP) and a certified Safety, Health, Environmental Professional (CSHEP) with the International Association of Safety and Health Professionals (IASHEP)

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