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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Oil and Gas Sector

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In the oil and gas industry, PPE is worn across the board but varies site-by-site according to the chemical hazards encountered.

In the oil and gas industry, PPE is worn across the board but varies site-by-site according to the chemical hazards encountered.

DuPont offers a wide range of chemical protective clothing—from low to high protection—that addresses the diverse needs of workers in the oil and gas industry. With DuPont protective apparel, employers can enjoy peace of mind knowing that their workers are protected from a variety of hazards so they can perform their best.

USES FOR DUPONT PPE

Upstream

The upstream oil sector encompasses a variety of worker tasks that may require differing levels of protection, from equipment maintenance to oil-based drilling. Hazards vary from low-level dirt and grime to low concentrations of chemicals in oil-based muds.

Mid and Downstream

Workers may be exposed to a variety of chemical hazards on a site-bysite basis. Sulfuric acid and caustic chemicals are used at most sites as part of the refining process. Many sites also use a variety of solvents including benzene, xylene and toluene. Key activities include:

  • Catching chemical samples

  • Breaking lines

  • Loading and unloading rail cars or tankers

  • Drumming product

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