The Bemidji State University Center for Research and Innovation will host a presentation May 16 on the National Fire Protection Association’s standards related to clothing and gear for protecting workers from ARC flash hazards.
The program will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CRI, an off-campus facility located at 3801 Bemidji Avenue North.
A $20 fee will be charged to cover the price of materials and lunch. Advance registration is encouraged in order to guarantee lunch and materials by calling the CRI at 218-755-4900; toll free, 1-888-738-3224.
Presenting will be Steve Stanius, a sales representative with FRESCO Inc. The Plymouth firm serves as a manufacturer’s representative offering a complementary line of protective clothing, tools and instruments designed for the electric utility industry.
His presentation will focus on protective clothing and insulated tool requirements established by the National Fire Protection Association 70E standards and manufacturer sources of the required protective gear.
The session is part of a monthly series sponsored by the CRI and the Northern Minnesota Safety Council and designed for those professionals who are responsible for the safety of their organizations. Offered the third Wednesday of each month, they feature experts from around the state discussing a variety of topics related to safety.
Groups on the Bemidji Area Safety Council helping organize the monthly safety presentations include Bi-County CAP, Beltrami County, North Central Door Company, North Country Health Services, Potlatch and Tri-Valley.
The CRI was developed by BSU to serve as a conduit between the University, business, industry, non-profits and the general public.
Individuals who wish to be added to a mailing list for the series or have questions should contact the Center for Research and Innovation, Bemidji State University, 1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Bemidji, MN 56601 (218-755-4900; toll free, 1-888-738-3224); email, cri@bemidjistate.edu.