Arc Flash PPE Safety and How to Lead a Culture Shift

Jeff J. DuLong is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on FR/AR fabrics, arc flash and flash fire hazards, and industry standards. In his current role with Westex by Milliken, he helps both Fortune 500 and small, independently owned chemical/petrochemical, electrical, and gas utility companies audit their FR/AR fabric requirements and develop new programs for arc flash, flash fire, and combustible dust exposures. Previously, Jeff spent 8 years with the largest industrial launderer in North America in various roles including managing the Western Region as their Flame-Resistant Clothing Region Manager.

Teresita Young, Advanced Practitioner for Performance Solutions by Milliken with over 20 years of experience in the Manufacturing sector. She began her 20-year Milliken career as an Education Manager at the Magnolia Finishing plant before being promoted to a Senior Employment leader. In 2007, Teresita joined Performance Solutions, the consulting division of Milliken and Company, leading our safety engagements and helping clients reduce incident rates through associate led safety processes, polished incident investigations, and structured communication methodologies. Teresita is passionate about safety and believes that safety must be owned at all levels of an organization to truly drive safety excellence.