2018 NSC Congress & Expo

12 - Selection, Use, Care and Maintenance of FR/AR Clothing: What You Need to Know (Room 372A/D)

22 Oct 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Operational/Technical/Regulatory

Speaker(s): Derek Sang, Technical Training Manager, Bulwark Protection

Moderator(s): Diane Malachowski, Keen State, UT Arlington OSHA Education Center;

A lot of misleading, inaccurate and incorrect information is still out there regarding the proper selection of FR clothing. OSHA 1910.132 makes it clear that training on PPE is required. How do you train on FR clothing? What is your responsibility for care and maintenance of your FR clothing? This session will discuss the guidance provided by standards and will review best practices.