Andrew Wirts is the Sales & Marketing Director at NASCO Industries, Inc., where he has spent more than two decades helping safety professionals find the right protective workwear for the job. Andrew brings hands-on knowledge of the industries NASCO serves, with a focus on flame-resistant rainwear for utility, oil and gas, and industrial workers.
Beyond his role at NASCO, Andrew is an active voice in the safety standards community. He serves as a Committee Member with the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and as a Task Group Chair with the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). He is the technical contact for ASTM F1891 and ASTM F2733 — the performance standards that govern arc-rated and flame-resistant rainwear. He is also an NFPA Individual Member.
Andrew holds a BA in Economics from Indiana University Bloomington.
Every day, hardworking crews head out into conditions that test both their skills and their gear. We’ve seen linemen, utility teams, and oil and gas workers face rain, wind, and hazards that make safety the top priority. Reliable flame-resistant raingear is more than...
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