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FR/AR Myths and Misconceptions—And Some Do’s and Don’ts about Flame-Resistant and Arc-Rated Clothing

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST  
Host: AIHA
By: Derek Sang, Technical Training Manager, QSSP, IASHEP, Bulwark Protection

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions when it comes to FR and AR clothing. In this webinar, Derek Sang, Bulwark's technical training manager, will address some of the most common ones and provide some helpful tips on how to get the most out of your protective gear.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • FR/AR clothing shouldn't be evaluated solely on price and weight; doing so eliminates safety and overall comfort from consideration
  • Understand your industry standards and how your clothing is made so you can make an educated purchase
  • None of this matters unless you are wearing your FR/AR clothing properly!

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Presenter

Derek Sang
Derek Sang

Technical Training Manager, QSSP, IASHEP, Bulwark Protection

Derek Sang has been involved with the Flame-Resistant Clothing industry in a variety of roles from the service, manufacturing and garment sides of the business for over 25 years.

The first 10 years of his career Derek worked directly with end-users developing and implementing Flame Resistant Clothing programs specific to the customer’s hazards. Over the past 11 years Derek has worked closely with fortune 1000 companies educating them on the various fabrics, FR technologies and the dynamics of Arc Flash and Flash Fire hazards as they look to develop FR Clothing programs.

Derek has developed and conducted over 250 educational and informational seminars here in the US and Internationally. He has been the keynote speaker on multiple occasions on the Hazards of Arc Flash, Flash Fire and general safety for a variety of companies, associations and organizations including BP, Marathon, DTE, SCE, ONCUR, IBEW, ASSP, BLR. NSC, VPPPA, NJATC, NECA, STEPs, ADIPEC, DUBAL (Dubai Aluminum), EMAL (Emirates Aluminum) now EGA, ABB (Abu Dhabi), SPE Offshore.

In his current position as a Technical Training Manager, Derek has developed over 40 hours of training curriculum for Bulwark University. These training efforts cover all aspects of FR clothing and are delivered utilizing live class courses, online training, webinars and seminars. Bulwark University focuses on non-commercial training for individuals and companies on the hazards of Arc Flash and Flash Fire and how to properly design and implement a FR Clothing program.

Along with being a recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME), Derek is also a Qualified Safety Sales Professional (QSSP), Certified Environmental, Health, Safety Professional (IASHEP)


Sponsors

  • Bulwark Protective Apparel