Expert Guidance for FR/AR Safety
Derek Sang is the founder and sole subject matter expert behind FRAR Safety LLC, an independent consulting, training, speaking, and expert witness practice. With more than 25 years of experience across the FR/AR industry—from garment service and fabric technology to manufacturing and program development—Derek translates complex standards into practical, field-ready decisions.
Currently serving as Senior Technical Training Manager for Bulwark Protection and Workrite Fire Service, he is a nationally recognized authority whose recurring message is that a garment program must work in the field, be understood by workers, and prevent predictable failures. His expertise covers OSHA 1910.132, 1910.269, NFPA 70E, NFPA 2112, NFPA 2113, and ASTM F1506.
- 25+ Years of FR/AR Industry Experience
- 500+ Live & Virtual Presentations
- 40+ Hours of Curriculum Developed
Meet your safety expert
DEREK SANG
FOUNDER & FR/AR SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT
Derek Sang is the founder and subject matter expert behind FRAR Safety LLC, an independent consulting, training, speaking, and expert witness practice focused on flame-resistant and arc-rated clothing. With more than 25 years of experience across the FR/AR industry, Derek brings a practical understanding of garment service, fabric technology, manufacturing, standards, training, and program development. His work is focused on helping organizations move beyond written policies and make better decisions in the field.
Derek's message is straight forward: an FR/AR garment program must do more than satisfy a requirement. It must protect workers, be understood by the people expected to follow it, and address the predictable failures that lead to injuries.
He currently serves as Senior Technical Training Manager for Bulwark Protection and Workrite Fire Service and has delivered more than 500 live and virtual presentations to utilities, oil and gas companies, industrial organizations, fire service professionals, and safety leaders. His areas of expertise include OSHA 1910.132 and 1910.269, NFPA 70E, NFPA 2112, NFPA 2113, ASTM F1506, garment selection, layering, care and maintenance, worker training, and FR/AR program development.
Safety That Means More.
Compliance is the baseline. Understanding is what protects people.
To help organizations move beyond minimum compliance and build FR/AR garment programs that protect people in the real world.
FRAR Safety helps employers understand the hazards their workers face, make better decisions about FR/AR garment program and build programs that work beyond the policy manual.
A future where every worker has the right protection — and understands why it matters.
FRAR Safety envisions a world where FR/AR garment program are built around real hazards, informed decisions, practical training, and workers who understand and trust the protection they wear.
Practical Safety. Real-World Protection.
Our approach turns complex safety requirements into practical, real-world protection for your people and your organization.
Understand
We understand your workplace, hazards, and current FR/AR program.
Educate
We provide practical education that teams can actually apply.
Improve
We help organizations strengthen their programs and protect their people.
What Makes FRAR Safety Different?
Safety is more than simply meeting requirements. It is about understanding the hazards, the people, and the environments where safety decisions matter most.
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