The last year saw PPE become a household acronym with the face mask as its breakout star. But the CDC's recommendation to "cover your mug" presented a unique set of challenges for safety gear manufacturers and those working (quickly!) to set and communicate a baseline of performance standards for this overnight PPE sensation.

In this episode of RFT, we'll pick the brains of two prominent figures within ISEA (International Safety Equipment Association) to unpack those challenges, the mutual role ISEA and manufacturers play in building trust around safety solutions and what the future of face masks holds.

Show Highlights:

• How to determine the trustworthiness of your safety gear
• Why the manufacturer of your safety gear matters
• How safety gear standards are developed & why they're needed
• Why safety equipment standards are ever evolving
• How to choose the right face covering for the job
• Determining the future of face covering & face covering performance standards past the COVID-19 pandemic

Featured Guests:

Cristine Fargo, Former VP of Operations and Technical Services, ISEA

In her 25+ years with ISEA, Cristine oversaw many functions of the organization including standards development for safety equipment.

Tom Votel, Vice Chair, ISEA // President & CEO, Ergodyne

Tom founded Ergodyne in 1983 and has been a board member of ISEA since 2011--bringing a lifetime of advocacy and experience in industrial safety to his current position of ISEA Vice Chair.

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