Setting up a Wear-Trial Program for Flame-Resistant Clothing

Instructors: Allen Williams, HSC Advisor, Loomis Technology. Vince Roy, Gulf Regional Marketing Manager, Westex, a Millican Brand.

Course Description: This course outlines how to establish a wear-trial workplace program for FR clothing. Topics include FR clothing options; benefits of wear-trial programs; factors to consider in a wear-trial program; how to choose the best FR clothing for your team; and impact of a wear-trial program on a culture of safety in the workplace.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss advantages of a wear-trial program
• State the most important employer action in setting up a wear-trial program
• Recognize factors that should be considered in a wear-trial program
• Recognize how to minimize bias in a wear-trial program
• Describe the changes in safety culture that may result from a wear-trial program

Originally presented at Workplace Safety Academy Online Virtual Event, July 12-October 31, 2021.