36. Protection vs comfort: getting the balance right for firefighter PPE

Firefighter PPE comprises highly technical garments that need to balance protection over comfort and thermal burden.  We brought together a panel to get academic, supplier and end user perspectives so that you can hear the discussion about why this is such a fine balancing act.

Speakers: Simon Hodder, University of Loughborough | Michael Broadley, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service | Vera DeGlas, SIOEN DV | Janice Lau, WL Gore

Chair: Nat Wilson, Workwear Solutions International

This episode is sponsored by MSA Safety

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