In 1996, when a training program was developed for sales and marketing personnel from personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturers and distributors, nobody looked 20 years into the future. It started as a project jointly sponsored by the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and the former Safety Equipment Distributors Association. It was the “baby” of Dr. Rick Fulwiler, an experienced corporate safety and industrial hygiene manager, also a consultant and trainer with a national reputation.
Recently the program graduated its 1,500th student, and plans to expand professional development opportunities are underway.