Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Products & Variants

• Head Protection
  • Type I/II hard hats (vented/non-vented), high-visibility shells, 4/6-point suspension, chin straps, lamp clips.
  • Winter liners, rain guards, sweatbands, reflective decals.
• Eye & Face Protection
  • Anti-fog safety glasses (indoor/outdoor lenses), RX insert models.
  • Chemical splash goggles with indirect ventilation.
  • Face shields (acetate/polycarbonate), chin-guard assemblies.
• Hearing Protection
  • Disposable foam plugs (NRR 32+), corded reusable plugs (detectable for food areas), earmuffs (helmet-mounted).
• Hand Protection
  • Impact gloves (TPR back, oil-grip palms) for roughneck/floorhand work.
  • Cut-resistant gloves (A3–A9) for pipe handling and blade work.
  • Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene, butyl) for acids, caustics, solvents.
  • Heat & arc-rated gloves for hot work/electrical maintenance.
• Foot Protection
  • Steel/composite toe boots with metatarsal guards, puncture plates, SRC slip resistance; oil/acid-resistant soles.
  • Dielectric boots for electrical work; insulated winter boots.
• FR & Arc-Rated Apparel
  • NFPA 2112/IEC 61482 coveralls, shirts, pants (ATPV ≥8–12 cal/cm² typical).
  • FR hi-vis rainwear, welding jackets, parkas; anti-static options.
• Respiratory Protection
  • N95/P100 disposable respirators.
  • Half/full-face respirators with OV/AG/particulate cartridges.
  • Powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR) with hoods for long wear.

What to choose & why

• H₂S areas: Full-face respirator or escape set on-person; impact/FR gloves; FR CAT 2+ garments.
• Mud chemical handling: Chemical goggles + face shield, chemical apron/suit, nitrile or butyl gloves.
• Rig floor: Impact gloves, met-guard boots, Type II hard hat with chin strap, hearing protection.

Care & Replacement

• Replace PPE after a strike/fall, visible damage, contamination, or per manufacturer’s shelf life.
• Launder FR garments separately; no fabric softeners; inspect seam reflective tapes.