2017 NSC Congress & Expo

Emerging Trends Driving the Future of FR and AR Clothing Programs: The Evolution of FRC (Room Expo Floor #5256)

27 Sep 17
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Construction/Labor/Utilities

Speaker(s): Scott Margolin, Vice President Technical, Tyndale Company

Moderator(s): Matt Gaolunis, VelocityEHS;

Flame-resistant clothing has experienced two major evolutionary movements. Now, several emerging trends are driving the third great evolution – changing what’s available and how it’s tested, as well as how it’s acquired. This session will discuss what’s new and what’s in the research pipeline regarding flame- and arc-resistant fibers, fabrics, garments and brands. We’ll talk about how these trends are already changing the FR landscape and how they’re likely to affect FR clothing programs in the near future. Learn how you can take advantage of these trends to create programs or improve existing ones to increase wearer comfort and compliance while reducing costs, complaints and time spent managing issues.