Scott Margolin
Vice President of Technical
Thermal hazard and PPE performance innovator on a mission to improve worker safety
Scott Margolin is an authoritative source for information on arc-rated and flame resistant (AR / FR) clothing and thermal hazard issues. With over 35 years of experience in protective apparel, Scott has conducted thousands of arc flash and flash fire tests to better understand real-world hazards and PPE performance. He serves as a subject matter expert to organizations such as OSHA, NFPA, NJATC, ASSE, and NECA, responsible for establishing standards impacting worker safety.
Where I've Spoken
Background
- Currently serves as Tyndale’s Vice President of Technical.
- Previous positions include:
- 16 years as International Technical Director at Westex.
- Ten years at DuPont working with FR fibers Kevlar and Nomex, leading the Nomex flash fire business.
- Graduate of the University of Delaware.
- Served as a firefighter for the first six years of his career.
- Leads flash fire tests at laboratories in the USA, Canada, Europe, South America, and Asia.
- Arc flash work includes both high and low voltage arcs in actual gear at real system energies, pioneering the use of super slow motion HD video analysis of the arcs and PPE response.
- Conducts groundbreaking experiments to quantify the duration and energy of full-scale outdoor hydrocarbon flash fires and their correlation to NFPA 2112 lab PPE performance.
- Author of dozens of technical articles and white papers.
Technical Educator
Scott is regularly featured in engaging and educational videos on Tyndale’s blog, including The Dangers of Improper Wear, How It’s Tested, and many others. As a shark enthusiast and experienced diver, Scott is also the daring host of Tyndale’s popular blog series, Arc Week, an annual week-long educational look at the world of arc flash hazards through the lens of television’s Shark Week.
Technical Consultation & Speaking
Scott addresses trade associations and events around the globe and leads workshops, seminars, and webcasts to share his research and learnings on electric arc and flash fire hazards, body burn injury, the protective performance of flame-resistant clothing, and related topics. His goal is to improve the fibers, fabrics, and garments used to protect against thermal hazards, increase awareness of real-world hazards, and ultimately maximize worker safety.
Contact Information
Toll-Free 800-356-3433