Choosing flame resistant uniforms for your oil and gas company’s operations staff shouldn’t be a difficult process. However, there are so many brands, styles, special features, and industry compliant standards to consider before making a well-informed purchasing decision.
One of these compliance statements is OSHA’s General Duty Clause, which is a general statement (see below) about the employer’s responsibilities to its employees in the workplace:
“Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.” – OSHA General Duty Clause
In this article, we break down the items most commonly worn by oil and gas employees, those who may work on drill sites, compressor stations, and other field workers. First, we’re going to discuss the types of flame resistant clothing. We will cover work shirts, long-sleeve shirts, polos, pants, and coveralls. In these categories, we’re going to help you identify some of the brands that make the best clothing in these categories. Finally, to help you make the right purchase decision, we will identify a good category for those who want to just get started. We will also identify a better category and a best category for those who may be coming from rental and want better quality. The items showcased could potentially be in your online web store, but it can be outfitted to other brands that your company may want to purchase.
In those times when you don’t need to wear your coveralls, but need FR protection, a FR uniform shirt will help keep you safe and NFPA 2112 compliant. The three listed work shirts have an arc rating of 8.6 calories or higher and are classified as FR resistant. It’s important to note that a garment must be flame resistant to qualify for arc rating.
Bulwark Excel FR ComforTouch – 7 oz.
Bulwark Enhanced Visibility Uniform Shirt – Excel FR Comfortouch – 7 oz.
Bulwark IQ Series Endurance Work Shirt
The long-sleeve polo delivers a professional look, while still delivering that FR protection that an oil and gas operation team needs. This polo is a great option for those who are working both in the office and out in the field. Both listed options are CAT 2 and have a required minimum ATPV of 8 cal.
Bulwark Classic Long Sleeve Polo – CoolTouch 2
Bulwark IQ Series Long Sleeve Polo
The long-sleeve henley is another solid addition to an O&G uniform web store and a great option for any oil and gas team. It still delivers a professional look, while still delivering that FR protection that an oil and gas operation team needs. The henleys suggested in this list have a rating of at least 8.2 cal and are CAT 2.
Bulwark Long Sleeve Tagless Henley Shirt – Excel FR
Bulwark Long Sleeve Henley Shirt – CoolTouch 2
Bulwark IQ Series Long Sleeve Henley
When your O&G team doesn’t need their coveralls, the FR work pant is a great option and a cornerstone garment of any oil and gas uniform program. Both listed options are CAT 2 and have a minimum ATPV of at least 12 cal/cm2.
Bulwark Work Pant – Excel FR ComforTouch – 9 oz.
Bulwark Dungaree – Excel FR ComforTouch – 11 oz.
The coveralls are the staple item for every oil and gas operations. Ensuring every both safety from fire and safety for visibility, the coverall is the an absolute must item. All of the listed coveralls are CAT 2 and have a required minimum ATPV of 8.6 cal or higher.
Bulwark Classic Overall – Excel FR
Bulwark Premium Coverall – Excel FR ComforTouch – 7 oz.
Bulwark Premium Coverall – IQ Endurance
For reference, let’s say your oil and gas company had an employee workforce of 100 employees. Keeping in mind, price will vary depending on the uniform company you work with, the number of employees you have, and the number of employees that your company has.
Work Shirt – Bulwark Excel FR ComforTouch – 7 oz. (100 employees @ $48.24 = $4,824.00 )
Henley – Bulwark Long Sleeve Tagless Henley Shirt – Excel FR (100 employees @ $56.98 =$5,698.00 )
Pants – Bulwark Work Pant – Excel FR ComforTouch – 9 oz. (100 employees @ $52.20 =$5,220.00 )
Coveralls – Bulwark Classic Overall – Excel FR (100 employees @ $57.41 =$5,741.00 )
Total Uniform Pricing – $21,483.00
Work Shirt – Bulwark Enhanced Visibility Uniform Shirt – Excel FR Comfortouch – 7 oz. (100 employees @ $64.61 = $6,461.00 )
L/S Polo – Bulwark Classic Long Sleeve Polo – CoolTouch 2 (100 employees @ $87.26 =$8,726.00 )
Henley – Bulwark Long Sleeve Henley Shirt – CoolTouch 2 (100 employees @ $84.33 =$8,433.00 )
Pants – Bulwark Dungaree – Excel FR ComforTouch – 11 oz. (100 employees @ $59.07 =$5,907.00 )
Coveralls – Bulwark Premium Coverall – Excel FR ComforTouch – 7 oz. (100 employees @ $89.66 =$8,966.00 )
Total Uniform Pricing – $38,493.00
Work Shirt – Bulwark IQ Series Endurance Work Shirt (100 employees @ $53.72 =$5,372.00 )
Polo – Bulwark IQ Series Long Sleeve Polo (100 employees @ $85.38 =$8,538.00 )
Henley – Bulwark IQ Series Long Sleeve Henley (100 employees @ $83.64 =$8,364.00 )
Coveralls – Bulwark Premium Coverall – IQ Endurance (100 employees @ $109.47 =$10,947.00 )
Total Uniform Pricing – $33,221.00
The uniform suggestions are for reference, but could always be mixed and matched to better suit your oil and gas company’s needs. These prices would vary depending on uniform decorating needed and the uniform company you work with. If you would like to learn more about what it takes to start a uniform program, check out our free guide, by clicking the image below.