Electrical Safety Podcast Ep. 43 – Derek Sang: You Might Be Wearing Gear That’s 30 Years Out of Date

Описание: "Some folks are still wearing what we’d consider 1990s technology — it’s like bringing a bag phone to an iPhone.”

In this episode of the Electrical Safety Podcast, host Jon Travis reconnects with Derek Sang, a leading expert in flame-resistant (FR) and arc-rated (AR) clothing, to explore how far the technology has come — and why many industries are still dangerously behind.

Connect with Derek Sang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-san...
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00:00 Intro
00:14 How FR/AR Clothing Has Evolved
05:43 Why Wear Tests Matter
08:07 Myths That No Longer Apply
08:41 How Long Does FR Gear Really Last?
10:55 The Risks of Cheap PPE
13:23 Proper Washing Practices
15:50 What Happens When Arc Flash Exceeds Rating?
16:39 Distance & Closing Time Variables
21:37 Industry Leaders vs. Laggards
23:26 EV, Solar & Data Centers: The New Risk Zones
28:33 OSHA’s New Guidance Explained
30:39 Final Thoughts & Derek’s Hope for the Future


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